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Member Ports News(106)

December 26, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 9-Dec Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: EuRIS launches a more modern version of its portal Port Autonome de Cotonou: THE PAC IS MAKING ITS SOCIAL COMMITMENT FINANCE WITH THE PORT OF COTONOU FOUNDATION 11-Dec HAROPA PORT: AIDAnova: first shore power connection in Le Havre for this next-generation cruise ship 12-Dec Autorità Portuale di Genova (Port Authority of Genoa): Genoa’s New Open-Sea Breakwater continues to take shape Port Network Authority

Seasons greetings from IAPH

December 12, 2025

IAPH extends its sincere thanks to all members, board members, council members, committees, working group chairs and partners who have contributed to the association’s success this year. As we reflect on a landmark70th anniversary year– including atriumphant returnto IAPH’s roots inKobe– we also look ahead to a busy 2026. In January, we will invite members to complete the IAPH Annual Member Survey, to make their travel plans for our technical committee daysin Singapore, and tosubmit their projec

Plan your trip to attend the TC Days in Singapore

December 12, 2025

The 2026 Technical Committee days will be held in Singapore, 22-24 April at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre and the agenda is beginning to take shape! Members can expect aData Collaborationcommittee sessionfocused on emerging technologiessuch as drones and digital twins, as well as one focused onPort Call Optimisation and data exchange. From aRisk and Resilienceperspective, there will be a discussion of potential updates to the ISPSCode and a look at the challenges of climate resilie

Members advance IAPH’s sustainability projects

December 12, 2025

IAPH’s technical work around sustainability progressed in early December through dedicated meetings of committee working groups. First, the Clean Marine Fuels Working Group met on 1 December to discuss and formulate its working agenda for 2026. The meeting was well attended, with more than 30 participants involved in a lively discussion aimed at the completion of theCMF safety suite of toolsfor low- and zero-carbon fuels. The group also discussed how to build further on efforts to promote and di

CMF chair presents at UNCTAD Tanger Med workshop

December 12, 2025

Peter Alkema,theClimate and Energytechnical committee chair of the Clean Marine Fuels Working Group was in Moroccoat the end of November, supporting the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Smart Sustainable Ports (SSP) initiativein Tangier. In the words of the program’s coordinator Luisa Rodriguez, Peter's participation in the workshopwas invaluable because of his technical experiences at the Port of Amsterdam, which he shared via presentations includingan overview of 'The Big Picture – Global Tren

DCC vice chair advocates for cyber resilience

December 12, 2025

IAPHData Collaborationcommittee (DCC) vice chair Gadi Benmoshe participated in the NEXUSxD2XCEL International Innovation Conference organised by the administration of the Port of Sines on December 3-4. Appearing on a panel titled ‘Increased Cybersecurity and Cyber resilience of port community operations’, Gadi spoke about theIAPHCyber Resilience Guidelinesfor Emerging Technologies in the Maritime Supply Chainwhich can be accessedhere. Gadi appeared alongside former DCC chair Pascal Ollivier and

Allan Gray talks investment at Beijing MCDF event

December 12, 2025

Sentient PortsCEO Allan Gray represented IAPH last week at the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF) Conference on Green and Efficient Ports, in Beijing, China. Allan was recently appointed as the representative forAssociate Memberson theIAPH Council. He presented the IAPH World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) to the global investment development banking community, as well as Chinese, Asian and international ports, showcasing the program's500+ best practices, includi

#IAPH2025 proceedings and presentations available

December 12, 2025

For those unable to attend the World Ports Conference in Kobe this year, and for those keen to remind themselves of the content, conferenceproceedingsand approved speakerpresentationsfrom #IAPH2025 can now be accessed from the proceedings section in the members area of the IAPH web site, along with the proceedingsof all previous editionsof the conference.

World Maritime News (115)

December 10, 2025

MSC’s ascent rewrites power balance and risk in container shipping MSC’s rapid fleet expansion through secondhand purchases and newbuildings has made it the clear leader in container shipping, surpassing Maersk. Over the past five years, MSC added 1.8 million TEU via secondhand ships and has a 2.2 million TEU orderbook, creating a large capacity gap. Competitors are responding with defensive ordering, pushing the global orderbook to 34% of existing fleet capacity, especially for large vessels.

Member Ports News(105)

December 09, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 14-Nov HAROPA PORT: In Le Havre, cruises go ‘zero emissions’ with the launch of RENAQ 18-Nov Belfast Harbour Commissioners: BELFAST HARBOUR LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON GROUNDBREAKING 2050 DRAFT MASTERPLAN THAT WILL SUPPORT NI’S ECONOMY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Port of Amsterdam: New CFO and COO at Port of Amsterdam Ports of Cabo Verde: Cape Verde has been elected Vice-President of Cruise Atlantic Islands (CAI). 19-Nov Autorità Portuale di Genova (Port Auth

November-December Ports & Harbors out now

November 28, 2025

The November-December edition ofPorts & Harbors, the membership magazine of the IAPH, isout now. The cover interview is with Jens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, who was recently re-elected as IAPH president. In conversation with IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, Jens reflects on the recent 70th anniversary World Ports Conference in Kobe, and shares his priorities for the association as he begins his new term.P&Halso speaks to Roel Hoenders, the IMO’s head of climate action and cle

Harbor Cafés postponed until January

November 28, 2025

Due to scheduling conflicts, the forthcoming editions of the IAPH Harbor Caféare moving from December to January 2026. MS Outlook invitations that have been sent to each member's IAPH senior representative and coordinator will be amended accordingly. Originally scheduled to be held on 9 December (Asia and Europe) and 10 December (Americas and Africa), the Harbor Cafewill now be scheduled for the new year, when members will be able to hear from re-elected president Jens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port