Award Category & Criteria

1. Major Port of the Year

Operational & Financial Performance, Efficiency Parameters, Variety of Cargo handled.

2. Container Handling Port of the Year

Handling Multi Cargo, Operational Performance, IT Efficient, Hitech Facilities, Customer Satisfaction.

3. Container Terminal Operator of the Year

Volumes Handled, Operational Performance, IT Efficient, Hitech Facilities, Customer Satisfaction.

4. Non Major Port of the Year

Operational Performance, Year on Year Growth, Infrastructure Development, Connectivity, IT Efficient, Hitech Facilities, Customer Satisfaction.

5. Innovative Port of the Year*

Operational & Financial Performance, Efficiency Parameters, Variety of Cargo handled.

6. Fastest Growing Container Terminal Operator of the Year

Volumes Handled, Year on Year Growth, Operational Performance, IT Efficient, Hitech Facilities, Customer Satisfaction.

7. Main Line Operator of the Year

Operational Performance, Growth in Performance compared to last year, Global Network, Customer Satisfaction.

8. Container Shipping Line of the Year - Europe Trade Lane

Volume handled in Europe Sector, Global Network, Commencement of New Services,Year on Year Growth & Customer Satisfaction.

9. Container Shipping Line of the Year - Far East Trade Lane

Volume handled in Far East Sector, Global Network, Commencement of New Services,Year on Year Growth & Customer Satisfaction.

10. Container Feeder Operator of the Year

Growth in Performance compared to last year, Network Coverage, Customer Satisfaction, Introduction of New Services & Consistent Performance.

11. NVOCC of the Year (GP)

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & Growth in Inventory.

12. NVOCC of the Year (Special Equipment)

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & Growth in Inventory.

13. Freight Forwarder of the Year - Indian

Operational Performance, Global Network, Providing end-to-end solution, Customer Satisfaction.

14. Freight Forwarder of the Year - International

Operational Performance, Global Network, Providing end- to-end solution, Customer Satisfaction.

15. LCL Consolidator of the Year

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & No. of Boxes handled.

16. Custom House Agent of the Year

Custom Based Performance & Customer Satisfaction.

17. Steamer Agent / Line of the Year - Bulk Operator

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction.

18. Steamer Agent / Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction.

19. Steamer Agent / Line of the Year - Ro Ro Operator

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction.

20. Project Cargo Mover of the Year

Type of Cargo Handled, Efficiency in on time & damage free handling of the cargo.

21. Liquid Storage (Bunker) Company of the Year

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & No. of Storage Tanks.

22. Material Handling Equipment Supplier at Ports & Terminals

Number and Type of Equipments Supplied and Customer Satisfaction.

23. Container Freight Station of the Year

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & Introduction of New Customer friendly facilities.

24. Inland Container Depot of the Year (Private)

Operational Performance, Network Coverage, Customer Satisfaction & Growth.

25. Inland Container Depot of the Year (Public)

Operational Performance, Network Coverage, Customer Satisfaction & Growth.

26. Road Transport - Fleet Operator & Owner of the Year

Highest Number of Fleet Owning & Operating in Logistics Sector.

27. Airport of the Year

Operational Performance, Hitech Facilities, Infrastructure Development and Customer Satisfaction.

28. Airline of the Year

Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction & Network.

29. IT and Software Company of the Year (Shipping, Maritime & Logistics Sector)

Development of Software for reducing paper work and online documentation.

30. Logistics Company of the Year *

Most diversified and performance in all field of Logistics activities.

31. NewsMaker of the Year *

Significance of the news with respect to Maritime & Logistics Sector.

32. Personality - Special Achievement of the Year *

Significant performance, innovative steps taken & exceptional personal contribution.

33. Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year *

Significant performance, innovative steps taken & exceptional personal contribution.

34. Young Logistics Professional of the Year *

Significant performance, innovative steps taken & exceptional personal contribution.

35. Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year *

Commitment to employee/community welfare and environmental protection.

36. Lifetime Achievement*

Exceptional personal contribution in the growth of Shipping & Maritime Industry in general.

* No Nominations - Suggestions are welcome