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NGO Consultative Status

Recognized as the only international organization representing the voice of the world port industry, IAPH is granted Consultative Status as Non-governmental Organization (NGO) from five United Nations (UN) specialized agencies and one intergovernmental body:

• UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
• UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
• International Labour Office (ILO)
• World Customs Organization (WCO)

The consultative status has enabled IAPH to represent at international fora the views of port managers/directors and promote, enhance and protect the interests of the global port industry as a whole.