“This recognition reflects our dedication to providing safe, reliable, flexible and sustainable shipping services to our worldwide customers,” says Michael Morland, Project Cargo Director Atlantic at G2 Ocean.
G2 Ocean is honoured to be recognised among leading industry names such as Maersk, Bahri, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen as one of 11 companies nominated in the category Ship Operator of the Year - Breakbulk.
“This nomination stands as a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, who continually strive to enhance and improve our services to the benefit of our customers. We extend our sincere gratitude to our customers and business partners for their continued trust, and we remain committed to delivering the highest performance on every voyage,” says Morland.
G2 Ocean encourage its global business partners and supporters to help the company achieve the award by casting your vote.
Why vote for G2 Ocean?
G2 Ocean’s nomination reflects the company’s ongoing efforts in the breakbulk and project cargo sector.
Since 2017, G2 Ocean has developed its presence in the open hatch segment, currently operating a fleet of around 120 vessels on more than 30 global trade routes. In 2024, the company transported over 27 million tonnes of cargo, a 9% increase from 2023, and completed 42,865 voyage days, up 5% from the previous year.
G2 Ocean delivers breakbulk and project cargoes safely, reliably and with attention to customer needs. Customer satisfaction is high and has seen a 5% rise from 2022 to 2024, according to a survey initiated by G2 Ocean and conducted by an independent external survey partner, illustrating the company's focus on continuous improvement.
G2 Ocean is also investing in sustainable solutions, including 10 ammonia/methanol-ready vessels scheduled to join the fleet between 2026 and 2029, as part of its commitment to responsible shipping practices.
By voting for G2 Ocean, you acknowledge the company’s ongoing commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement within the industry.
The voting closes on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 17:00 BST.
About the Heavy Lift Awards
The Heavy Lift Awards, organized by Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International (HLPFI), recognize excellence and innovation within the project cargo supply chain. The awards celebrate achievements in areas like engineering, airfreight, ship operations, and project logistics, highlighting companies that demonstrate innovative solutions, tackle complex transport challenges, and prioritize safety and training. The awards ceremony takes place annually in London.
G2 Ocean is a global ship operator within the open hatch segment and an expert in cargo handling, trade management and global port operations. Founded as a joint venture (pool company) in 2017 by the ship-owning companies Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group, G2 Ocean is committed to providing customers worldwide with safe, reliable, efficient, and flexible shipping services tailored to their needs.
A pool company
G2 Ocean, as a pool company, is responsible for the commercial management of the 90+ vessels delivered to the company’s fleet by its pool participants, Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group. G2 Ocean also charters vessels from third parties on a short-term basis. In 2024, on average 25 vessels were chartered in. The commercial management responsibilities of G2 Ocean include customer relationship management, trade management, port operations, cargo handling, business support, and business development.
The pool participants (Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group) receive a pool distribution from G2 Ocean dependent on the company’s financial performance and earnings for the provision of vessels. In 2024, G2 Ocean distributed USD 392 million to its pool participants. For more details, please refer to the chapter ‘Financial Statements’ in the 2024 Annual Report.
G2 Ocean is headquartered in Bergen, Norway. To support its customers worldwide with their logistics requirements, G2 Ocean has two hubs in Singapore and Atlanta, as well as 12 representative offices around the world.
