Links
The information contained in this section is not yet complete – restricted to links to organizations with whom IAPH shares common interest in a range of issues being addressed on a global scale, such as the United Nations specialized agencies, regional, national and international port-related associations, and has also enjoyed a close working relationship.
For visitors who are probably interested in sites offering a database on relevant aspects of global maritime trade and freight transportation, such links are provided under the section “Other Useful Site”.
If there are any other useful sites that should be included in this page or if you have any suggestions, please e-mail us at. info@iaphworldports.org
Sites within the United Nations (UN) system
| IMO | International Maritime Organization, a UN specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships |
| WMU | World Maritime University established under the auspices of the IMO |
| ECOSOC | The UN Economic and Social Council |
| UNCTAD | The UN Conference on Trade and Development |
| UNDP | The UN Development Programme |
| UNEP | The UN Environment Programme |
| ESCAP | Economic & Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific |
| DSD | The UN Commission on Sustainable Development |
| Law of the Sea | The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
| ILO | The International Labor Organization |
| ECLAC | The UN Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean |
| ITU | International Telecommunication Union |
Intergovernmental Organizations
Industry Links
| AAPA | The American Association of Port Authorities |
| AAPMA | The Association of Australian Ports & Marine Authorities |
| BIMCO | Representing international shipping since 1905 |
| CMI | COMITE MARITIME INTERNATIONAL |
| Coastal Guide Europe | an initiative of EUCC International Secretariat, providing a new information service for professionals in coastal conservation, management, planning and research |
| ESPO | European Seaports Organization |
| EUCC | European Union for Coastal Conservation which is the largest coastal network in Europe |
| FIATA | The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Asssocaiotns |
| HELCOM | Helsinki Commission |
| AIVP | International Association of Cities and Ports |
| IADC | International Association of Dredging Companies |
| ICC | International Chamber of Commerce |
| ICS | International Chamber of Shipping |
| IALA | International Association of Lighthouse Authorities |
| ICHCA | ICHCA International Ltd. |
| IFSMA | International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations |
| INTERTANKO | International Association of Independent Tanker Owners |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| ISU | International Salvage Union |
| Marisec | maritime web site launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Shipping Federation (ISF) |
| PIANC | World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure |
| Paris MOU | Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control covering European coastal states and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe |
| PMAESA | Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa |
| PMAWCA | Port Management Association of Western and Central Africa |
| Tokyo MOU | Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region |
| WEDA | Western Dredging Association |
| WTCA | World Trade Center Association |
| SIGTTO | Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators |
| World Ports | a database of 2863 port guides in 132 countries |
| www.vpa.org.vn | Vietnam Seaports Association |
Other Useful Sites
| World Port Development | International Journal for Port Management |
| The Journal of Commerce | Delivering Global Trade and Logistics Intelligence Since 1827. Request your FREE subscriptions at www.joc.com/newsletters |
| Shipping Guides - Port Information | Shipping Guides are the port information specialists and provide information for the shipping industry. |
| findaport.com | New online port information service |
| IHS Fairplay | IHS Fairplay publication on shipping |
| World Shipping Directory | Info on shipping |
| Freightworld | Info and links on all modes of transportation |
| inforMARE | daily on-line newspaper devoted to transport, including information and database on shipping, cruise, aviation and trucking |
| SeaCompanion | World Marine Index on the Internet, providing information on marine organisations and companies and their products and services |
| Marina Management Services (MMS) | includes information on managing all aspects of the marina and boatyard business and links to related sites |
| The Seatrade Organization | information on maritime publications, conferences, exhibitions, training and other special projects |
| US Coast Guard | Official web site of the United States Coast Guard |
| Singapore Shipping Association | an Association representing the interests of shipowners, ship managers, ship operators, and ship agents in Singapore |
| Videotel Marine International | a specialist in producing training materials for the maritime industries, particularly shipping companies |
| International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers (ISOPE) | based in Colorado, USA |
| Drewry Shipping Consultants | a new website maintained by Drewry Shipping Consultants, containing information on its publications, data & consultancy services. |
| Glasgow College of Nautical Studies | a new website by an academic institution "Glasgow College of Nautical Studies" |
| World VTS Guide on the Internet | a website by AISM/IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) where you can download the Guide |
| Lloyd's Register | |
| IBIA | International Bunker Industry Association |
| ITF | International Transport Workers' Federation |
| MarineTalk | a portal site established to provide a single information gateway to the global marine industry |
| ISL | Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics based in Hamburg, Germany |
| http://www.transportjournal.com/ | a portal site by International Transport Journal, Basel, Switzerland |
| http://www.ci-online.co.uk/ | "Containerisation International" goes on-line |
| PleuralMesothelioma.com | The Pleural Mesothelioma Center |
| http://www.apmi.edu/ | Asia Pacific Maritime Institute based in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| http://www.portnet.com/ | Portnet.com is a fully subsidiary of PSA Corp formed in May 2000, with a focus on IT and internet solutions. |
| http://www.toc-events.com/ | The Terminal Operations Conferecne & Exhibition Site (Informa Group plc) |
| http://guialog.com.br | the largest Brazilian Internet content website about logistics in Brazil |
| http://www.lloydslistevents.com/ | Lloydslistevents Conferences |
| http://www.ecoiq.com/urbangreening | Urban Greening Home Page |
| http://www.ship-technology.com | a website for the cruise and ship industry, including the latest industry news, projects, products, services, events, etc. |
| http://www.worldcargonews.com | WorldCargo News - the world's leading journal for the international cargo handling and transportation industry goes online! |
| http://www.transportationalliance.com | "The Minnesota Transportation Alliance is a public/private non-profit organization that works to promote a safe, effective and multi-modal transportation system for the state of Minnesota." |
| http://www.intsi.org | "International Security Industry Organization (ISIO)", an international security information provider |
| http://www.worldsecurity-index.com | a portal offering a database of security/emergency manufactures and suppliers |
| Couriers, Freight & Haulage.Freight, Haulage & Couriers | Couriers Freight Haulage services. Search Couriers Freight & Haulage services. All Couriers, Freight & Haulage. Free Distribution Broker services |
| Ports of Scotland | Annual directory of over 80 Scottish ports |
| Port Technology International (PTI) | Published 4 times a year PTI is the leading technical preview and review of advanced technologies for Ports, Harbours and Terminals world-wide |
| Port Operations Research and Technology Centre (PORTeC) | PORTeC at Imperial College is centre of excellence aimed at serving the port sector and associated industries on operational, strategic, economic, and technology issues |
| Netherlands Maritime University(STC-NMU) | STC-NMU is a specialised educational institution founded by the STC-Group, with home base in Rotterdam, offering a Master degree program for the Maritime cluster and related companies. This Master Shipping and Transport program will be provided in two main maritime hubs in the world: Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Gwangyang, Korea (STC-Korea). |
| American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) | North America's weekly transportation and logistics newspaper's portal site |
| The Petroleum Institute for Continuing Education Inc. | World's largest selection of 100% guaranteed petroleum industry short courses and seminars are offered. |
| DredgingToday.com | The industry's ground-breaking news provider |
| LogisticsDegree.net | For those wishing to study logistics and work in a related career |
| American Shipper Magazine | |
| Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) Erasmus University Rotterdam | |
| Own your own shipping container | |
| http://www.IHSMaritime360.com | a leading global market intelligence company offering the latest Maritime Industry news, research and analysis |
