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AAL WINS SHIP OPERATOR OF THE YEAR FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING AT THE HLPFI AWARDS 2023
The premium project heavy lift carrier is recognised for its outstanding service to over 400 project cargo customers in 2022 and its continued innovation in sustainable technologies for a second consecutive year
London, UK, Thursday, 26th October 2023: AAL Shipping (AAL) was named ‘Ship Operator of the Year’ at the Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) Awards last night (25th October), held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
AAL transported 2.6 million tonnes of cargo for more than 400 customers in 2022, carried on over 140 voyages to 819 different ports.
“In 2022, AAL engineers painstakingly penned competitive cargo solutions to maximise space, minimise emissions, and deliver economies of scale to our customers,” said Kyriacos Panayides, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AAL Shipping.
“To have been recognised as Ship Operator of the Year by the judges for the second consecutive year speaks to the commitment and ingenuity of our teams globally, who work round-the-clock to ensure a first-rate, reliable service that is unmatched in our sector.
“We would like to thank the award’s organisers for putting on this event which showcases our specialist shipping sector, as well as everyone at AAL for their hard work and dedication, and our customers around the world for their continued support.”
The achievement marks the second year in a row that the project heavy lift carrier has taken home the award, and its third win in the same category since the inaugural HLPFI Awards in 2019.
The judges highlighted AAL for its unique parcelling of diverse MPP cargoes, engineering complex solutions for more than 30 shippers simultaneously to transport over 50 cargoes on a single sailing.
The last 12 months have also seen the steel cutting of the first of AAL’s fleet of six 32,000dwt dual-fuel-ready newbuild vessels, which break new ground in MPV ship design to optimise cargo intake and security.
The Super B Class, the first of which will be in the water by June 2024, will feature AAL’s revolutionary extendable stowage system, the ‘ECO-DECK’, capable of accommodating an additional 720m2 of cargo on each sailing to bring economies of scale and improve sustainability of sailings.
AAL is further driving sustainability through its leading role in an ongoing green fuel study with the European Union, which aims to develop a method to store and transport high volumes of ammonia as fuel on-board ships.
About AAL Shipping
AAL is a leading premium project heavy lift carrier, focused on long-haul project cargo solutions for majors within a wide range of dynamic industry sectors, including oil & gas, mining, energy, construction, and agriculture.
Highly awarded for its services and with over 28 years’ experience, AAL employs heavy lift MPVs with superior cargo intake and heavy-lift capability (max 700mt), offering shippers economies of scale on every sailing. With a sterling reputation for safety, reliability, and customer service, AAL is committed to transparency in its ESG activities and to being as sustainable as possible across all operations, land and sea.
Today, AAL owns and controls the majority of its operating fleet, one of the MPP sector’s largest and youngest, enabling its teams to develop sailings and solutions that best suit customer demands. Its vessels carry any cargo from project heavy lift, breakbulk and dry bulk commodities to general cargo – and all at the same time.
A significant percentage of the AAL fleet is employed across AAL’s monthly Liner Services and regular Trade Lane Services, the latter affording greater port call and scheduling flexibility. These services connect Oceania with Asia, India, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
The rest of the fleet delivers worldwide Tramp Chartering Solutions: tailormade sailings for project stakeholders, offered either on a single sailing or on a longer-term basis.
The fleet currently comprises 30 MPP heavy lift vessels and includes its six newbuildings, the ‘Super B-Class’, which will be operational from June 2024.
With 11 representative offices on four continents, AAL’s team combines over 25 different nationalities and 35 spoken languages, ensuring a local 24/7 service in key trading hubs and supporting major trade lanes worldwide.
For further information on AAL and its services, visit www.aalshipping.com or email marketing@aalshipping.com.
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AAL WINS SHIP OPERATOR OF THE YEAR FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING AT THE HLPFI AWARDS 2023
The premium project heavy lift carrier is recognised for its outstanding service to over 400 project cargo customers in 2022 and its continued innovation in sustainable technologies for a second consecutive year
London, UK, Thursday, 26th October 2023: AAL Shipping (AAL) was named ‘Ship Operator of the Year’ at the Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) Awards last night (25th October), held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
AAL transported 2.6 million tonnes of cargo for more than 400 customers in 2022, carried on over 140 voyages to 819 different ports.
“In 2022, AAL engineers painstakingly penned competitive cargo solutions to maximise space, minimise emissions, and deliver economies of scale to our customers,” said Kyriacos Panayides, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AAL Shipping.
“To have been recognised as Ship Operator of the Year by the judges for the second consecutive year speaks to the commitment and ingenuity of our teams globally, who work round-the-clock to ensure a first-rate, reliable service that is unmatched in our sector.
“We would like to thank the award’s organisers for putting on this event which showcases our specialist shipping sector, as well as everyone at AAL for their hard work and dedication, and our customers around the world for their continued support.”
The achievement marks the second year in a row that the project heavy lift carrier has taken home the award, and its third win in the same category since the inaugural HLPFI Awards in 2019.
The judges highlighted AAL for its unique parcelling of diverse MPP cargoes, engineering complex solutions for more than 30 shippers simultaneously to transport over 50 cargoes on a single sailing.
The last 12 months have also seen the steel cutting of the first of AAL’s fleet of six 32,000dwt dual-fuel-ready newbuild vessels, which break new ground in MPV ship design to optimise cargo intake and security.
The Super B Class, the first of which will be in the water by June 2024, will feature AAL’s revolutionary extendable stowage system, the ‘ECO-DECK’, capable of accommodating an additional 720m2 of cargo on each sailing to bring economies of scale and improve sustainability of sailings.
AAL is further driving sustainability through its leading role in an ongoing green fuel study with the European Union, which aims to develop a method to store and transport high volumes of ammonia as fuel on-board ships.
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About AAL Shipping
AAL is a leading premium project heavy lift carrier, focused on long-haul project cargo solutions for majors within a wide range of dynamic industry sectors, including oil & gas, mining, energy, construction, and agriculture.
Highly awarded for its services and with over 28 years’ experience, AAL employs heavy lift MPVs with superior cargo intake and heavy-lift capability (max 700mt), offering shippers economies of scale on every sailing. With a sterling reputation for safety, reliability, and customer service, AAL is committed to transparency in its ESG activities and to being as sustainable as possible across all operations, land and sea.
Today, AAL owns and controls the majority of its operating fleet, one of the MPP sector’s largest and youngest, enabling its teams to develop sailings and solutions that best suit customer demands. Its vessels carry any cargo from project heavy lift, breakbulk and dry bulk commodities to general cargo – and all at the same time.
A significant percentage of the AAL fleet is employed across AAL’s monthly Liner Services and regular Trade Lane Services, the latter affording greater port call and scheduling flexibility. These services connect Oceania with Asia, India, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
The rest of the fleet delivers worldwide Tramp Chartering Solutions: tailormade sailings for project stakeholders, offered either on a single sailing or on a longer-term basis.
The fleet currently comprises 30 MPP heavy lift vessels and includes its six newbuildings, the ‘Super B-Class’, which will be operational from June 2024.
With 11 representative offices on four continents, AAL’s team combines over 25 different nationalities and 35 spoken languages, ensuring a local 24/7 service in key trading hubs and supporting major trade lanes worldwide.
For further information on AAL and its services, visit www.aalshipping.com or email marketing@aalshipping.com.
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