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#IAPH2025: port resilience amid global pressure

September 05, 2025

Delegates will gain timely insights into how ports can navigate growing uncertainty in global trade at #IAPH2025 in Kobe this October. With shifting trade dynamics, rising geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating tariffs shaping the first half of 2025, ports are under pressure to remain agile amidst disrupted cargo flows. In afireside chaton the afternoon of 7 October, Gene Seroka, executive director of Port of Los Angeles and IAPHregional VP for North America, will join James Baker of Lloyd's Lis

Episode 4 of the Harbor Café podcast is live

September 05, 2025

TheIAPH Harbor Café Podcastdoes ‘down under’ for its latest episode –Victor Shieh is joined by CEO of Ports Australia Mike Gallacher to discussnew guidelinesthat have been developed by his members, alongside professional services companyWorley, which can help global ports calculate their GHG emissions as part of the industry's efforts to decarbonise. Victor also gets to hear Mike's favourite place to sip a brew while enjoying some nice music. Why not join them onSpotify,SoundcloudandAmazon Music

Countdown to #IAPH2025: closing the gaps

September 05, 2025

Havingreimaginedthe Antwerp edition of the IAPH World Ports Conference as an online event, IAPH rescheduled the following edition to May 2022. Meanwhile, the association moved to expand its membership outreach channels and social media engagement while making significant institutional changes. It was reorganised around a set of three leadingtechnical committeesand it also saw the organisational incorporation of theEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI); the IAPH Insider biweekly newsletter also madeits

Member Ports News(100)

September 04, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 25-Jul APS- Administração dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve, SA: Port of Sines: Port Cyber Arena activity begins 27-Jul Port Authority of Vigo: The port of Vigo welcomes the 150th call of the Independence of the Seas 4-Aug Belfast Harbour Commissioners: BELFAST HARBOUR FORGES AHEAD ON ITS PIONEERING PATH TO NET ZERO 12-Aug Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona: The Port of Barcelona's 'Positive Impact' initiative, finalist in the IAPH 2025 Sustainability Aw

Welcome! POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd from Malaysia

September 03, 2025

We are pleased to announce that POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd has joined the IAPH as a regular member. POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd operates and manages port infrastructure at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Lahad Datu in Sabah. The company is responsible for managing the port infrastructure at POIC Lahad Datu, which includes dry and liquid bulk terminals, a barge landing area, and a container terminal. The company aims to be a regional logistics hub for vegetable oils, fertilizers, general logist

World Maritime News (108)

September 03, 2025

Port call data reveals China’s trade pivot as tariffs turbocharge rerouting China is significantly restructuring its global trade routes in response to rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Data from port calls shows a decline in Chinese exports to the US, while direct shipping connections to emerging markets—especially in Southeast Asia and Africa—are increasing. This shift reflects a broader realignment of global supply chains, with China deepening ties with non-Western economies and bypa

Welcome! Port of Cork Company from Ireland

September 02, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Port of Cork Company has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port of Cork Company is a state-owned commercial port located in Cork, Ireland, and is one of the country’s most important maritime gateways. It operates a wide range of shipping services, including container, bulk, and cruise traffic. The port supports all six shipping modes (lift-on/lift-off, roll-on/roll-off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, breakbulk, and cruise), making it a versatile hub for internat

Welcome! Barbados Port Inc. from Barbados

August 19, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Barbados Port Inc. has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is the government-owned entity responsible for managing the Port of Bridgetown, the primary seaport in Barbados. Initially formed in 1979 as the Barbados Port Authority, it was restructured and renamed Barbados Port Inc. in 2003. BPI regulates shipping into Barbados and manages cargo and cruise operations at the Port of Bridgetown. The port of Bridgetown handles various types

Welcome! Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board from India

August 14, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Andhra Pradesh state has a 974 km coastline, offering potential as a gateway to South India. Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) is an autonomous government agency responsible for the development and management of ports in Andhra Pradesh state. APMB aims to expand trade and commerce in the state through the modernization of port infrastructure, the development of new ports, and the attracti

Hybrid IAPH Board meeting held in Osaka

July 25, 2025

IAPH Board members gathered for a hybrid meeting on 10 July, the second board gathering of 2025. IAPH president Jens Meier and board members Gene Seroka (VP for America North) and Masaharu Shinohara (VP for Asia, South/West, East & Middle East) participated in person in Osaka, Japan. Board members Vinicius Patel (VP for America, Central & South) and Jacques Vandermeiren (VP for Europe) attended remotely. Jens Meier shared with fellow Board members the priorities for his second term of office as

Sarah Ogier appointed vice chair of C&E committee

July 25, 2025

IAPH is pleased to announce that Sarah Ogier, director of maritime environment & sustainability at thePort of Seattle, has been appointed as vice chair of theClimate and Energytechnical committee of IAPH. Sarah has worked for local governments, NGOs, and consulting firms across the Pacific Northwest of the United States, providing her with extensive expertise in natural resources, decarbonisation, public infrastructure, and utility management. She holds a bachelor's degree in urban and environme

Technical Committees set for 6 October meeting

July 25, 2025

On 6 October, the day prior to its World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan, IAPH will be holding a series of in-person thematic working sessions of its technical committees, addressing key topics of interest. Under the topic of Data Collaboration, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a deep-dive on cybersecurity and on Port Call Optimization. The Climate and Energy committee will address the challenges and opportunities of onboard carbon capture, as well as community perception