Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL) is a finalist for the Terminal Operator of the Year in the 2015 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards.
It was the only operator in the Southern Hemisphere shortlisted for the award.
“Asia is home to some of the world’s biggest and best port operators, so to become a finalist in these awards is an honour,” says POAL chief executive Tony Gibson.
“It is a fantastic achievement for our people, who have turned this port around in the last four years, and to have recognition of their achievement on an international stage is pleasing.”
The Lloyd’s List Asia Awards celebrate Asia and Australasia as a dynamic shipping region and a competitive arena for excellence.
The awards are recognised within the maritime industry as one of the premier awards, with strong competition within all categories.
Other finalists this year, includes PSA International (Port of Singapore Authority, the world’s largest port operator) and Shanghai International Ports Group.
Ports of Auckland says its selection as a finalist for Terminal Operator of the Year reflects the huge improvement in productivity and performance made since 2011.
Announcing the winners of the Lloyds List Awards takes place Wednesday, October 28.
