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 2025 shortlist includes:
Logistec
As part of its entry for the Environment Award 2025, Logistec highlighted that 30 of its terminals have now been certified by the Green Marine programme, including its Deception Bay terminal in Quebec, Canada, which became the first ever terminal in the Canadian Arctic to achieve this status. Through AI-driven maintenance, electrified fleets, solar expansion, and ESG analytics, Logistec is future-proofing its 80+ terminal network, showcasing its leadership in sustainable marine operations.
Mammoet
For this award, Mammoet put forward the launch of its electric heavy lift SK6000 crane – offering not only the world’s strongest land-based crane to the market, but also zero-emission operations for the world’s largest mega-projects. As part of its testing, the SK6000 was subjected to a maximum load moment of 520,000 tonne-m. The crane is not power source dependent, meaning that it can be deployed at remote sites without significant infrastructure – earning praise from our judges to helping the industry handle mega-size projects in an environmentally friendly manner.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
MSC garnered praise from our judges as it put forward a comprehensive approach to tackling environmental issues. They were impressed by the sheer scale of initiatives for the GHG emissions reductions of the fleet, including dual fuel capabilities, retrofits, focus on rail and adoption of new zero emissions technologies, in an effort to achieve net zero in 2050. A particular highlight was MSC’s commitment to safeguarding endangered whales – wherein the company was the first in the shipping industry to reroute vessels off critical whale habitats off the coasts of Greece and Sri Lanka.
Mitchell Cotts Freight Group
Mitchell Cotts Freight Group earned its spot on this year’s shortlist for an entry that focused on its environmental leadership through practical initiatives over the past year. These include the installation of solar panels at our Kibarani and Shimanzi facilities in Mombasa, the release of an annual sustainability report, and the training of ESG champions. Through its continued commitment to renewable energy, employee education, and community engagement like tree planting, Mitchell Cotts is integrating sustainability into every layer of its logistics operations.
Neoline
Neoline caught our panel’s eye with its 136 m-long wind-powered ro-ro ship. Neoliner Origin aims to reduce GHG emissions by over 80 percent compared to traditional ro-ro cargo vessels. By integrating Solid Sail technology and optimising energy use, Neoline provides an eco-friendly solution that aligns with global efforts to decarbonise shipping.
Zuidnatie
As well as providing tailored training programmes for its crane operators for both hybrid and electric cranes, Zuidnatie was commended by our judges for the scope of the company’s endeavours. The company has been investing in equipment – including electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, electric forklifts, and LED lighting – as well as operating electric loading stations in its terminals and rolling out innovative projects such as the Zuidnatie Slitting Centre to minimise emissions for customers.
The winner of this year’s Environment Award will be announced at the Heavy Lift Awards 2025 ceremony on October 22 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. To join the celebrations, book your place today.
