HLPFI reviews the six entries that made it onto this year’s Environment Award shortlist, sponsored by Fracht Group.
For this award, our judges were looking for a company that has shown a considered approach to environmental concerns through either an initiative launched in the past 12 months, or within the day-to-day running of operations in the past 12 months and the long-term strategy of the organisation.
Our Environment Award shortlist includes:
Gruber Logistics
Gruber Logistics’ entry focused on the use of Book and Claim methodology to help overcome challenges faced by logisticians and shippers of large and heavy cargoes. The system allows Gruber to use low-emission fuels in the company fleet and freely claim the usage within the supply chain.
Logistec Stevedoring
Logistec Stevedoring showcased 27 of its terminals achieving Level 3 certification in the Green Marine programme. Its Deception Bay terminal in the Canadian Arctic exemplifies this commitment to sustainability, overcoming extreme conditions with advanced waste management, energy-efficient technologies, and wildlife protection measures, alongside community engagement – especially with indigenous groups – to ensure sustainable operations.
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
As part of its partnership with Airbus, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is developing new vessels, which will be powered by six Norsepower Rotor sails, dual-fuel engines, and routing software to optimise their journeys across the Atlantic. From testing innovative technologies on its existing fleet to designing low-carbon ro-ro vessels, LDA is taking concrete steps to reduce its environmental impact.
Mammoet
Mammoet combined innovative technology with clever engineering and its specialized equipment to skid an 850-tonne concrete tunnel section into place along a distance of 40 m, making use of only electric battery power. The operation sets a new standard for carrying out heavy lifting projects using specialist equipment for jacking and skidding, in a safer, sustainable, and more eco-friendly way.
Sarens
Sarens highlighted its work to provide intelligent solutions to heavy lift challenges with the least possible environmental impact, alongside its dedication to a comprehensive carbon strategy that aligns with global climate goals. The company’s focus is on minimising its carbon footprint through environmentally responsible practices, addressing both direct and indirect emissions.
Zuidnatie
Zuidnatie’s entry addressed the perception that the port sector is very polluting by showing how it is operating successfully even with more sustainable alternatives. Zuidnatie demonstrated the pioneering role it is playing in the port of Antwerp-Bruges and how safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand.
The winner of this year’s Environment Award will be announced at the Heavy Lift Awards 2024 ceremony on October 23 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. To join the celebrations, book your space today.
