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Sustainability Awards finalists revealed – vote now! 

September 04, 2026

The finalists in the six areas of interest of the IAPHWorld Ports Sustainability Program(WPSP) for the 2026 Sustainability Awards have been announced, andthe public vote to decide thewinners isopen. Eighteen shortlisted projects have been selected by the independent expert jury and can be viewedhere. These outstanding projects were chosen from a list of 66 eligible entries by anexpert jury, and scored based upon the agreedevaluation criteria.The outcome of the public vote (30%), together with th

ISPS Code: make your voice heard with IAPH

September 04, 2026

Ahead of a discussion to be held during the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meeting in London later this year, IAPH has been asked by the IMO Secretariat to seek the views of its members on whether, and how, member states should amend or revise the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. In order to ensure the collective voice of the world’s ports is heard in this discussion, IAPH has createda survey, responses to which will be analysed and which will inform the development of

Register today for #IAPH2026 port security webinar

September 04, 2026

The latest instalment in the#IAPH2026 webinar seriestakes placeSept 9 (17:00 CEST / 08:00 PDT). 'New Frontiers of Port Security' sees IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven joined byIne Van Wymersch, national drug commissioner at theFederal Government of Belgium, Nick Parnham, chief of the Office of Maritime Cybersecurity for the United States Coast Guard and Øistein Kaarbo, maritime director at the Port of Narvik. The panel will discuss practical guidance on how to keep the supply chain safe

#IAPH2026: get set for cutting edge debate

September 04, 2026

In line with thethemeof this year’s IAPH World Ports Conference –Port leadership for a brave new world– plenary sessions at the London event will offer delegates an insight into critical conversations happening right now in maritime c-suites across the globe. On4 Novemberat 14.30 GMT, an expert panel will explore AI-powered maritime intelligence to strengthen resilience of port operations. How can AI-powered maritime intelligence, collaborative optimisation, and just-in-time arrival coordination

IAPH Europe meeting held in Hamburg

September 04, 2026

IAPH members of the European region met in Hamburg this week, duringSMM, one of the world’s largest maritime trade shows. The regional meeting consisted of a public session, held at theAll About Portsconference – a new product of SMM – and a closed-door meeting. Both took place in the presence of IAPH president Jens Meier (Hamburg Port Authority), ournewly elected vice-presidentfor EuropeBoudewijn Siemons (Port of Rotterdam) and managing director Patrick Verhoeven. The public session focused on

IAPH participated at the Tradewinds Shipowner Forum

September 04, 2026

On the occasion of SMM, IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven also joined theTradewindsShipowner Forum. He participated in a panel discussion on the new shipping market reality, and its implications for trade, risk and opportunity. Led byTradewindseditor-in-chief Julian Bray, the panel further consisted of John Wessel (Oldendorff Overseas Investments), Mirjam Peters (Höegh Autoliners), Uwe Lauder (Everlience) and John Denholm (J.&J. Denholm and chairman of ICS). In the debate, Patrick emphasi

Rebecca Moore appointed Ports & Harbors editor

September 04, 2026

IAPH is pleased to announce that Rebecca Moore has been appointed as editor of IAPH’s official bi-monthly journal,Ports & Harbors. A highly experienced maritime journalist, Rebecca most recently spent 13 years at Riviera Maritime Media as the editor of the titlesPassenger Ship TechnologyandContainer Shipping & Port Technology,and latterlyas a conference producer.Ports& Harborsis produced in cooperation with IAPH’s UK-based media and eventspartners Mercator Media, whichalso produces IAPH’s annual

IMO launches MSW survey

September 04, 2026

The IMO Secretariat has launched asurveyon the implementation and use of Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems. The survey is open to all interested stakeholders with experience in the implementation, operation or use of MSW systems. The survey seeks to collect the views and experiences of all relevant stakeholders involved in the submission, processing and use of information through MSW systems, including public authorities and private-sector users. The information gathered will support the work

IAPH connects with MBA students in Trichy 

September 04, 2026

Last month, IAPH regional director for South Asia Ennarasu Karunesan visited MBA students atHallmark Business Schoolin Trichy, India. Ennarasu met with the potential future leaders of the industry to discuss global trade, maritime transport, global mega ports and logistics systems, and to promote IAPH’s vision of a smartly networked and resilient port world – guided by IAPH president Jens Meier’s motto, ‘Resilient by Design, Innovative by Nature.’ The visit marked Ennarasu’s return to the campus

WEF launches 2027 cybersecurity outlook survey

September 04, 2026

The World Economic Forum has launched aGlobal Cybersecurity Outlook survey, the quantitative data from which will provide the foundation for the insights and analysis in its annualGlobal Cybersecurity Outlookreport. Open until October 2, the survey is anonymous and is designed to capture expert perspectives on the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. The target audience is C-suite executives, board members, academics and researchers, public-sector cybersecurity leaders, cybersecurity expert

Member Ports News (119)

September 03, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 30-Jul Port Authority of Vigo: The Port of Vigo moves towards the future with the development of its first digital twin. Puertos del Estado: The EU ETS Observatory confirms the trend of declining connectivity in container traffic at European ports compared with neighboring countries 7-Aug Port of Gdansk Authority S.A.: The next step in the development of a modern border control centre at the Port of Gdańsk 10-Aug Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona: The Por

IAPH Welcomes RMI Ports Authority, the Republic of the Marshall Islands

September 02, 2026

We are pleased to announce that RMI Ports Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. RMI Ports Authority is the public authority responsible for the management, operation, and development of the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ seaports and airports. Headquartered in Majuro, RMI Ports Authority oversees key gateway facilities, including the Port of Majuro and Amata Kabua International Airport, supporting the country’s trade, transportation, and connectivity with the global maritime c

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