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IAPH announces Rio de Janeiro as the venue for its 2027 conference

October 02, 2026

Held 9-11 November 2027, the world’s premier global conference for ports and port businesses will be hosted in South America for the first time in its 75-year history ​The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) is delighted to announce that the 2027 edition of the World Ports Conference (#IAPH2027) – the world’s leading international conference for ports and the maritime supply chain – will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 9-11 November. With the support of host sponsor

#IAPH2026 webinar: what should ports expect at MEPC 85?

October 02, 2026

Register today for the latest #IAPH2026 webinar, taking place on Wednesday 7 October! IMO member states will convene for MEPC 85 later in the year, with the Net Zero Framework at stake; the commercial implications and potential infrastructure requirements cannot be understated. Port leaders find themselves in a challenging position: awaiting a solid basis for a global decarbonisation framework with which the industry can secure investments. Join IAPH’s senior policy & IMO liaison officer Rhona M

Harbor Café for South East Asia and Oceania members 

October 02, 2026

Following the highly successful IAPH Regional Forum for South East Asia andOceania,which took place last week in Sydney Australia (see below), with representatives from more than 30 organisations attending in person, IAPH is organising a follow-up one-hour online Harbor Café for all members in the region. IAPH regional VP and CEO of NSW Ports Marika Calfas and membership outreach and networks director Victor Shieh will present a complete overview of the IAPH products, solutions and tools availab

Regional Forum connects SE Asia & Oceania members

October 02, 2026

Ahead of the Ports Australia Biennial Conference, the IAPH Regional Forum for South East Asia andOceania was held on Tuesday 22 September at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney.The event was attended by IAPH president Jens Meier (CEO, Hamburg Port Authority),managing director Patrick Verhoeven, VP for South East Asia and Oceania Marika Calfas (CEO, NSW Ports), VP for America North Gene Seroka (executive director, Port of Los Angeles), VP for Asia, South/West, East & Middle East Ichio Motono (senior e

IAPH leaders convene at Ports Australia conference

October 02, 2026

IAPH president Jens Meier (CEO, Hamburg Port Authority) delivered the keynote address at the Ports Australia Biennial Conference in Sydney this week. His speech,‘Global Ports Outlook: Risks, Trends and Priorities’, focused on how ports can contribute to a secure, resilient and sustainable energy supply. In the subsequent panel discussion moderated by IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, Jens Meier joined VP for America North Gene Seroka (executive director, Port of Los Angeles)and immediate

AI workshop to kick off 2 November TC Day

October 02, 2026

IAPH’s full-day in-person-only Technical Committee Day will kick off on 2 November with an industry-leading session on AI-related port initiatives. Held at the Hilton London Olympia, the day before the 2026 IAPHWorld Ports Conference, the TC Day will feature nine technical sessions across three parallel streams, followed by meetings of the three main committees. The parallel session on data collaboration will begin with a 90-minute interactive workshop on ‘Designing Value Measurement Frameworks

IAPH Sustainability Awards: last chance to vote!

October 02, 2026

Time is running out if you wish to take part in the selection of this year's IAPH Sustainability Awards. You have until midnight on Friday 2 October to select your favourite finalists! Eighteen shortlisted projects have been selected by the independent expert jury, coveringthe six areas of interest of the IAPHWorld Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP). The public vote to decide thewinners is openand can be viewed here. These outstanding projects were chosen from a list of 66 eligible entries by a

IAPH at IMO World Maritime Day reception 

October 02, 2026

IAPH senior manager: Data Collaboration, Risk & Resilience Chloe Rowland attended the IMO’s annual World Maritime Day reception on the evening of Thursday 24 September. Held at the Delegate’s Lounge at IMO HQ on the Albert Embankment, the event was attended by professionals from across the industry shipping and ports sector as well as all IMO permanent representatives, and Chloe took the opportunity as liaison for two of IAPH’s core technical committees to connect with senior decision makers in

New edition of Ports & Harbors available now

October 02, 2026

The latest issue of Ports & Harbors is available to read now!Ahead of his keynote speech at #IAPH2026, broadcaster and author Tim Marshall highlights how geography shapes the future of ports and the maritime sector. Expanding on the themes of his bestselling book, Prisoners of Geography, Marshall speaks with IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven aboutthe vulnerabilities exposed by critical maritime chokepoints, and how the global energy transition could reshape international trade and securit

#IAPH2026: strategic alliances and separations

October 02, 2026

The agenda for #IAPH2026 is packed with must-attend plenary sessions across three days, offering industry insights that port professionalswon’t find anywhere else. On 3 November at 14.30, you are invited to joina panel of leading supply chain journalists for a discussion of ‘Strategic alliances and separations in liner shipping.’ As carrier consolidation reshapes alliances, separations and acquisitions, executives need to anticipate market shifts, new partnership opportunities and competitive ri

#IAPH2026: the NZF and the future of global regulation

October 02, 2026

Across three days of conference sessions, #IAPH2026 will tackle the biggest issues facing the ports industry and one of the largest is undoubtedly the future of the IMO Net Zero Framework. With the frameworkstill facing an uncertain path to implementation, the commercial stakes for shipping, cargo owners and ports have never been higher. At#IAPH2026, held 3–6 November in London, senior industry leaders will unpack the latest developments at the IMO and what they mean for supply chain stakeholder

IAPH visits regular members in Ningbo and Shanghai 

October 02, 2026

Following her presentation('Hinterland Connectivity-From Ports to Prosperity') at the Asian Infrastructure Investment BankTransport Knowledge Week 2026 in Beijing (as reported in the 17 September edition of the Insider), IAPH development director for the greater China region Catherine Chow went on to meet with two key IAPH regular members in the region. First, Catherine visited Ningbo Zhoushan Port Zone and met with Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group to explore further co-operation with IAPH. Ningbo Zho

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