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IAPH Japan Seminar in Tokyo

September 30, 2026

A dedicated seminar to encourage Japanese members to actively contribute to the work of the IAPH technical committees was held in Tokyo on 18 September. Organized by IAPH, the Japanese Foundation for IAPH and the IAPH Japanese Society, the seminar brought together approximately 40 attendees representing IAPH member ports in Japan; AI-powered simultaneous translation was used to support communication. The event opened with remarks from Ichio Motono, IAPH vice-president for Asia, South/West, Ea

Member Ports News (121)

September 30, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 9-Sep Port Autonome de San Pedro: PASP and SOGENA are exploring new development opportunities in San Pedro 10-Sep Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Copenhagen Malmö Port strengthens its commercial cruise team 11-Sep Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: Delegation from the Republic of the Congo learns about vessel traffic management on the Danube Port Autonome de Kribi: PAK Participates in the 3rd African Preparatory Meeting for WRC-27 14-Sep Durrës Por

World Maritime News (133)

September 30, 2026

NZF’s top carbon price isn’t high enough to force a fuel switch, GCMD reports A report by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) says the IMO's Net-Zero Framework (NZF) is unlikely to drive a major shift to green fuels if the proposed carbon price remains at US$380/tCO2e. More than half of shipping's energy in 2050 could still come from fossil fuels under the current proposal. Increasing the carbon price to around US$700/tCO2e could raise low- an

IAPH Welcomes Kiribati Ports Authority from Kiribati

September 25, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Kiribati Ports Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA) is Kiribati's national port authority, responsible for managing the country’s principal ports and ensuring the efficient, safe, and secure movement of international cargo and vessels. KPA operates the ports of Betio (Tarawa) and Kiritimati and serves as a key facilitator of trade and economic development in Kiribati. For more information, please visit the

TC Days preliminary agenda revealed – register now!

September 18, 2026

The next IAPH Technical Committee Day will take place at the Hilton London Olympia on 2 November, the day before the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference. This is a full day, in-person-only event, with nine technical sessions across three parallel streams, coveringthe hottest topics of the IAPH work program, followed by respective meetings of the three main technical committees on Climate and Energy, Data Collaboration and Risk and Resilience. The preliminary agenda has been released and IAPH member

ESI and EPI to operate under IAPH umbrella

September 18, 2026

From January 2027, the Environmental Port Index (EPI) and IAPH’s Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will operate as complementary modules under the IAPH umbrella, thanks to an agreement signed between EPI and OceanScore, the administrator of ESI. This combination will give ports and shipowners a more coherent way to measure and reward cleaner shipping, via OceanScore's shared and scalable technical platform. The framework is anchored in an operating agreement between EPI and OceanScore and a coopera

IAPH Sustainability Awards: choose your winners!

September 18, 2026

You have until midnight on Friday 2 October to select your favourite finalists for the 2026 Sustainability Awards! 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 an expert jury, and scored based upon the agreedevaluation criteria. Yo

IAPH president heralds paradigm shift at BIPC

September 18, 2026

IAPH president Jens Meier (CEO, Hamburg Port Authority) delivered the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the 14th Busan International Port Conference (BIPC), held earlier this week. The event – with the theme of Blueprints into Action: Driving Innovation for a Resilient Future – was hosted by IAPH member the Port of Busan, which celebrated its 150th anniversary. During his opening keynote on 15 September,Jens focusedon the paradigm shift from pure efficiency to resilience, underlinin

Asian edition of World Ports Tracker presented at BIPC

September 18, 2026

The 14th BIPC conference featured a dedicated session hosted by IAPH and the Asian Development Bank, which saw the presentation of the Asian version of the IAPH World Ports Tracker 2026 report, based on a survey held among IAPH members at the beginning of this year. The Asian report was produced as a result of an MoU that IAPH and ADB signed during last year’s World Ports Conference in Kobe. The results of the Asian report were presented by one of the authors of the report, Professor Theo Notteb

More iconic #IAPH2026 excursions announced

September 18, 2026

The IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 promises to convene senior port professionals from across the world for high-level dialogue among their peers and customers, but those experiences won’t be confined to the conference hall. The programme for day 4 of the conference (Friday 6 November) offers unparalleled opportunities to explore London’s maritime past and present, including a newly announced site tour of DP World London Gateway and a cultural tour of the National Maritime Museum. Spaces are ve

#IAPH2026: preparing ports for an uncertain future

September 18, 2026

The theme for the IAPH World Ports Conference 2026, held 3-6 November at Olympia, London, is port leadership for a brave new world – plenary sessions during the conference will provide delegates with the key insights they'll need to find competitive advantages in a rapidly realigning world. On Day 1 (3 November), ‘Shipping Market Review and Outlook’ will provide delegates with an essential briefing on the forces influencing global shipping markets and their implications for ports worldwide. Draw

#IAPH2026 port security webinar available on demand

September 18, 2026

The latest #IAPH2026 webinaris available on demand, taking attendees on a tour of 'the new frontiers of port security'. You can view it here. As the maritime threat landscape evolves, port authorities face an increasingly complex range of risks, from #cyberattacks and drone activity to sophisticated #smuggling operations, all while keeping global trade moving. Hear from IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, joined byIne Van Wymersch, national drug commissioner at theFederal Government of Bel

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