Folk Maritime is proud to announce it has been honoured with the ‘Rising Star – Organization’ award at the ShipTek International Conference & Awards KSA 2025. The ceremony, which recognised leaders and innovators driving the maritime, offshore, logistics and energy sectors, took place on November 18, 2025, at the Mövenpick Hotel in Al Khobar.
The ShipTek International Awards KSA 2025 celebrated companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and operational excellence, reflecting the rapid transformation of the Kingdom’s maritime sector under Vision 2030. Folk Maritime’s win in the ‘Rising Star’ category highlights the company’s significant initial impact and future potential within the dynamic Saudi and regional maritime industry.
“The ‘Rising Star Organization’ award is a testament to the hard work, strategic vision and dedication of the entire Folk Maritime team,” Mr Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime, stated. “In a short period, we have focused on delivering excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global logistics hub. This recognition at such a prominent international event validates our approach and motivates us to continue setting new benchmarks in the industry.”
Folk Maritime extends its congratulations to all the winners and participants who are collectively driving forward the maritime economy of the Kingdom and the wider region.
The ShipTek award follows Folk Maritime’s earlier success this year when the company was also named the ‘Rising Star Organization’ at the Maritime & Logistics Awards (MALA Awards 2025) ceremony held in India. That recognition specifically honoured Folk Maritime’s positive contribution to boosting trade by establishing new routes between key ports in India and the Middle East, demonstrating a pattern of consistent regional excellence in a short operational period.
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