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IAPH colleagues participate in lively APEC training

January 09, 2026

In earlyDecember, IAPH colleagues and members participated in an intensive live week of training run by theAPEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center. Held 8-12 December, the sessions saw the in-person conclusion of two blended learning courses that had begun with online training in November. IAPH strategy and communications director Victor Shieh (pictured) participated at aPort Endeavorgameplay session – part of a tailor-made manager training course organised for the national training institute

Welcome! National Cargo Bureau from the USA

January 07, 2026

We are pleased to announce that National Cargo Bureau has joined the IAPH as an associate member. National Cargo Bureau (NCB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1951 with the mission of “Safety of Life and Cargo at Sea.” NCB provides inspection, certification, and training services globally to ensure compliance with international and domestic regulations for dangerous goods and bulk cargo. Its services include in-person and remote container and cargo inspections, vessel surveys, hatch in

World Maritime News (116)

January 07, 2026

Regulation: Net-Zero Framework faces long odds The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for a global carbon price on shipping emissions faces significant hurdles. Strong opposition from the U.S. under Trump and lobbying by oil-producing nations make approval unlikely. The next MEPC meeting in spring 2026 may clarify the path forward, but the regulation could be watered down or remain stalled. Meanwhile, the EU will keep its ETS and FuelEU Maritime rules in place until the IMO’s outcome is clear. Ship

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.