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#IAPH2026: book your cultural tour today 

October 19, 2026

The programme for day 4 of the IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 (Friday 6 November) offers unparalleled opportunities to explore London’s maritime past and present, including a special cultural tour of the National Maritime Museum. Spaces are very limited, so register today for your chance to secure a spot on one of this exclusive visit. Courtesy of Royal Museums Greenwich, a group of delegates will enjoy a cultural tour of the National Maritime Museum, the largest of its kind in the world, befo

IAPH members encouraged to complete IMO MSW survey

October 19, 2026

The IMO is conducting a global survey to assess the implementation and use of Maritime Single Window (MSW) systems worldwide. The survey seeks input from all stakeholders involved in the exchange of information through MSW systems, including public authorities, port community system operators, shipping companies, agents and other maritime users. The findings will help IMO better understand current implementation levels, identify challenges and good practices, and determine where additional suppo

Member Port News(122)

October 14, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 16-Sep Port of Antwerp-Bruges: The second Autonomous Summit shifts up a gear for autonomous mobility in the port 17-Sep Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Europe's ports get a free, tested roadmap to net zero Port of Rotterdam: Europe's ports get a free, tested roadmap to net zero 21-Sep Port Authority of Kribi: CNCC and PAK Strengthen Cooperation on Data Exchange 25-Sep Port of Rotterdam: Temporary transformer in Europoort relieves grid congestion 30-S

World Maritime News (134)

October 14, 2026

Panama Canal extends long-term slot programme as waterway prepares for another drought-threatened dry season The Panama Canal Long-term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) Programme has been expanded to include both Panamax and Neopanamax locks for the first time. Carriers will be able to bid for guaranteed transit slots during the dry season from January to April 2027. A total of 558 slots will be offered through sealed-bid auctions. The expansion follows improved rainfall and water-saving measures that a

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

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