Mission

Its principle objective is to develop and foster good relations and cooperation among all ports and harbors in the world by proving a forum to exchange opinions and share experiences on the latest trends of port management and operations. IAPH strives to emphasize and promote the fact that ports form a vital link in the waterborne transportation and play such a vital role in today's global economy.

The founding fathers of the IAPH believed five decades ago that ports could contribute to create a more peaceful world by helping world trade grow and develop, as explicitly shown in our motto, "World Peace Through World Trade － World Trade Through World Ports". As contained in its Constitution, IAPH is committed to promoting the world peace and the welfare of mankind as its ultimate goal.