Award kudos for greener logistics

P&O Maritime Logistics was honoured for its offshore logistics platform and efficient energy supply chain with the Logistic Solution of the Year award at Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa 2020.

“Winning Seatrade’s Logistic Solution of the Year Award 2020 is a fantastic endorsement for the logistics platform we have built and the direction we want to lead the OSV industry in. The industry will not survive if it can not adapt and provide more personalised, efficient solutions for customers and digitalisation will be the key to achieving this,” said Martin Helweg, chief executive officer, P&O Maritime Logistics.

“At a time when the industry is reeling under the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, this award win has only motivated us to continue promoting the importance of digitalisation in our sector. The industry is constantly evolving and to meet the ever-changing demands of the market and our customers, we have continually devised pathbreaking solutions to tackle the challenges and keep the business going.”

Clever logistics

The company has been praised innovative ‘Offshore Logistics Platform’ to optimise cargo delivery for the OSV industry. The platform harnesses the power of big data analytics to create optimised delivery schedules, ensuring the most fuel and time efficient journeys for cargo and that extra capacity on vessels is not wasted.

This represents a significant departure from the traditional OSV industry business model, which typically operates a time charter service to customers.

Despite the disruption caused due to the global pandemic, P&O Maritime Logistics has managed to maintain an efficient and resilient supply chain by adopting technology-enabled solutions and embracing digitalisation.

The company has introduced lubricant and fuel oil monitoring and has trialled a new class survey regime. It is also developing a port information service that will provide data on a vessel’s efficiency and seeking ways to reduce the carbon footprint of all operations.

P&O Maritime Logistics is a leading provider of marine solutions with a focus on offshore energy, port services and logistics.

The company operates a large fleet comprising more than 200 vessels across its port services portfolio, including 53 tugboats with vessel tailored to suit the region and port they are being used in, with varying propulsion systems and bollard pulls for different operations around the world.

P&O Maritime Logistics has a presence in seven continents, providing port services in the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, across commercial ports and LNG terminals for a wide range of customers.