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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

Get involved with IAPH’s Technical Committees

November 28, 2025

IAPH members are warmly encouraged to contribute to the association'stechnical committees. IAPH hassix committees coveringclimate and energy,data collaboration,risk and resilience, port operations and finance, cruise, and legal. The discussions that take place in these committees, online and in person, power the work programme of the association for the months ahead. Often referred to as the ‘engine room’ of the association’s work, the in-person 'TC days’ also give regular and associate member

Take part in the World Bank’s cybersecurity assessment

November 28, 2025

IAPH associate memberthe World Bankis conducting a global assessment of cybersecurity practices in national maritime governing bodies, port authorities, and terminal operators. To assist with this effort, IAPH members are invited to complete a shorttechnical questionnaire. The questionnaire is available in English, Spanish, and French, and is accessible on desktop and mobile. It covers cybersecurity governance and strategy, incident protection and detection capabilities, awareness and training

World Maritime News (114)

November 26, 2025

Divergence on net zero could reshape global shipping routes The IMO failed to adopt a global Net-Zero Framework, leading carriers to favor regions with lower carbon prices. Regional carbon pricing and frameworks will create complexity for shipowners, potentially reshaping global shipping routes. Geopolitical, energy security, and economic factors have slowed maritime decarbonization, according to GCMD CEO Lynn Loo. Cargo owners with strong sustainability goals will exert significant influence o

IAPH VP C-S America addresses sustainable fuel challenges

November 14, 2025

Last week in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a pre-COP30 event on advancing sustainable biofuels for shipping was co-hosted by Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM HUBS), the International Chamber of Shipping, Sustainable Business COP 30, the National Secretary for Oil, Gas and Biofuels,and UNICA. Vinicius Patel, IAPH regional VP for Central and South America (and director of port administration, Port of Açu) took an active role in the November 8th discussion. Specifically, he addressed how early movers in shipping