2026 GlobalPortsForum Awards

Join the 2026 GlobalPortsForum Awards, held on 14th October 2026, in Dubai, UAE. The event aims to reinforce collaboration throughout the worldwide ports ecosystem and sell innovation, performance, and sustainable development in the ports and terminals enterprise. The awards recognize top-notch achievements with the aid of ports, terminal operators, logistics providers, maritime provider companies, and industry professionals globally. Winners are selected from international nominations by an expert jury panel the use of nicely-defined evaluation criteria, highlighting excellence in regions which include port operations, logistics, sustainability, innovation, infrastructure, management, and nearby port overall performance.

Organized By

Global Ports Forum Pte Ltd is an international organization that promotes collaboration and innovation in the global ports and maritime industry by organizing conferences, forums, and awards that recognize excellence and support the development of ports and terminal operations worldwide.

Event Highlights

• Global Ports Forum aims to strengthen global ports through industry collaboration.
• The awards recognize outstanding contributions in the ports and terminals industry.
• Winners are selected by an expert jury based on defined criteria and global nominations.

Award Category

• Bunkering Port / Infrastructure of the Year
• Bulk Commodities Port / Terminal of the Year
• Bulk Grain Port / Terminal of the Year
• Bulk Logistics Port / Terminal of the Year
• Dry Bulk Port / Terminal of the Year
• Liquid Bulk Port / Terminal of the Year
• Most Efficient Oil/Gas Terminal of the Year
• Global Container Terminal Operator of the Year
• Cruise Terminal Operator of the Year
• Most Progressive Port Towards Sustainability
• Port / Terminal Innovation (Handling Equipment)
• Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of the Year
• Port / Terminal of the Year (Regional categories)
• Best Transshipment Hub Port / Terminal
• Inland Port / Terminal of the Year
• Emerging Leading Port / Terminal of the Year
• Most Efficient Port / Terminal Operator
• Outstanding Port / Terminal Design
• Best Port Agency of the Year
• Process Compliant Port / Terminal
• Safe and Secure Port / Terminal
• Customer Value Creator Port / Terminal
• Most Improved Port / Terminal Facilities
• CSR Pursuer Port / Terminal
• People Developer Port / Terminal
• Port Infrastructure Development of the Year
• Ro-Ro Port / Terminal of the Year
• Port / Terminal CEO of the Year
• Port / Terminal Visionary of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement in Port / Terminal Industry
• Newsmaker of the Year in Port Industry
• Port Authority of the Year
• Best Public Container Terminal
• Port Public Partner of the Year
• Port Supply Partner of the Year
• Outstanding Port Manager of the Year
• Port Risk Manager of the Year
• Most Innovative Port Professional of the Year
• Port / Terminal Professional of the Year
• Port / Terminal Builder of the Year
• Port / Terminal Woman of the Year
• Most Inspiring Woman in Port Industry
• Port / Terminal Financier of the Year
• Port / Terminal Consultant of the Year
• Hall of Fame Award.

The 2026 GlobalPortsForum Awards recognize excellence and innovation in the global ports and maritime industry.