The industry awards Boluda Towage as Innovation Company of the Year 2026

Boluda Towage received this distinction for its ongoing commitment to innovation across its fleet, implementing energy‑optimization systems aimed at achieving increasingly efficient and sustainable towage operations.

22.05.2026. Yesterday, during the Gala ceremony of the ITS Awards 2026, celebrated in in Gothenburg, Sweden, Boluda Towage was recognized by the industry becoming Innovation Company of the year.

A distinction that recognized the company’s implementation of Total Energy Optimization Systems (TEOS) on newly built tugboats from 2025 onwards.

This integration represents an innovative and forward‑looking approach to harbour towage, setting a new standard for energy‑management efficiency within high‑demand port operations.

In addition, they distribute engine workload more efficiently, extending maintenance intervals, improving the stability of the electrical system and enhancing the tug’s operational safety, allowing to maintain maximum bollard pull without interruption

The technological upgrade directly reinforces Boluda Towage’s long-term decarbonization roadmap and corporate sustainability objectives, aligning fleet development with international emissions reduction target.

During his speech, Antonio Bordils, CEO of Boluda Corporación Marítima, expressed his appreciation to “all professionals, colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders who made this recognition possible. This award is especially dedicated to the exceptional team that drives Boluda Towage forward every day.”

About Boluda Towage

Boluda Towage is world’s leading maritime towage operator, with a presence on all five continents, in more than 232 ports across Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Latin America, and with a fleet of more than 850 vessels and a workforce of over 10,000 professionals.

The company services offer solutions in port, coastal, and offshore towage, as well as maritime salvage. The company plays an essential role in global port logistics, where safety combined with efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in vessel operations requires full coordination across all participants in the logistics chain.