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IAPH and CLIA strengthen cooperation with MoU

October 17, 2025

During day two of the #IAPH2025, IAPH and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that outlines areas where the two organisations intend to cooperate. The non-binding MoU covers several areas of cooperation, focusing on industry regulation and bilateral exchange of information on technical capabilities, environmental initiatives, technical collaboration and sustainability best practices. The MoU reflects a shared intent to make it easier fo

IAPH board voted in unanimously at AGM

October 17, 2025

At the IAPH annual general meeting, the association’snew boardwas officially elected unanimously for the next two years by those members who were present. We warmly congratulate the re-elected president Jens Meier, CEO, Hamburg Port Authority, the re-elected regional vice presidents Gene Seroka, executive director, Port of Los Angeles (North America), Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO, Port of Antwerp-Bruges (Europe), Vinicius Patel, director of port administration, Porto do Açu (Central and South Ameri

CMF and PRL working groups meet before #IAPH2025

October 17, 2025

The IAPHClean Marine Fuels(CMF) and Port Readiness Level working groups of theClimate and Energycommittee were already hard at work the week before #IAPH2025, hosted by the City of Kobe in downtown Kobe. The CMF Working Group reviewed the impressive suite of tools it has been working on this year and discussed the dissemination of these products, as well as a roadmap for future tools. ThePort Readiness Levelworking group opened with a presentation made by the CO2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-ch

Technical Committee day in Kobe kicks off #IAPH2025

October 17, 2025

On 6 October, the day before the official opening of #IAPH2025, more than 70 IAPH members gathered in person at the Hotel Okura for in-person Technical Committee meetings covering port operations and finance, climate and energy, data collaboration and risk and resilience (combined and separate sessions), with a cruise committee workshop taking place in parallel. With many of the sessions including remote interventions by speakers, the discussions taking place in the ‘engine room’ of IAPH will

Port Endeavor game debuts in Japanese

October 17, 2025

On day three of #IAPH2025, more than 20 players from IAPH’s membership in Japan gathered for the first ever live gameplay of thePort Endeavorgame in Japanese. The game was made available following months of preparation: translating all the activity, event, Port Endeavor and player profile cards; integrating them with Japanese characters in the Port Endeavor portal; and finally testing the registration and scoring systems on laptop, desktop, tablet and smart phone devices. With Japanese port co

Explore IAPH’s brand new products portal

October 17, 2025

Launched at #IAPH2025, along with asuite ofClean Marine Fuels products, the association’s website now features aproduct portalin which all products produced by the IAPH technical committees in the past four years are consolidated into a single portal. All those products in the public domain can be accessed directly from the portal. Those products which are available exclusively for the membership are available on themember area of the IAPH websiteand can now be purchased by non-members via Sho

#IAPH2025 receives high-level media attention

October 17, 2025

The opening of the 2025 IAPH World Ports Conference received significant media attention in Japan, with television station NHK, news organisation NIKKEI and all major Kobe city media outlets present at the plenary opening session. All#IAPH2025media partnerseither held interviews ahead of the event or were present in person, with journalistsinterviewing many of the IAPH board members and keynote speakers and panelists in the press and IAPH VIP rooms during the conference. Japan’s Kaji Press (Da

New IAPH honorary members announced at #IAPH2025

October 17, 2025

During the 70th anniversary session that ended day one of the World Ports Conference, eight IAPH members were awarded lifelong honorary membershipsfor their contributions to the association and the industry; three of the honorary members received their IAPH gold pins in person. Retiring council member representing IAPHassociate membersRené Kolman (outgoing secretary general of IADC)received honorary membership. René is succeeded by Allan Gray, former CEO of the Ports of Halifax (Canada) and Frem

Celebrating seventy years – relive IAPH history

October 17, 2025

The 2025 IAPH World Ports Conference in Kobe marked the 70th anniversary of the association’s founding. To recognise this historic occasion, the association created a special anniversary publication – titledIAPH 2025: Celebrating Seventy Years–which details the history of the organisation. Beginning with the association’s origins with the 1952 International Port & Harbor Conference, this special publication follows IAPH through to its founding in Los Angeles three years later, its flowering as

Member Ports News(102)

October 16, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 12-Sep National Ports Authority (APN), Cameroon: THE END FOR MINISTER GOUNOKO HAOUNAYE 17-Sep Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Why car brands such as Mazda (continue to) choose Port of Antwerp-Bruges 22-Sep JadeWeserPort Realisierungs GmbH & Co.KG: EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven handles over 1 million standard containers per year for the first time 23-Sep Gibraltar Port Authority: PRESS RELEASE - Gibraltar Port Authority Conducts Successful Oil Spill

World Martime News (111)

October 15, 2025

Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US-linked vessels China has released detailed rules for its new port fees targeting US-linked vessels, in response to US levies on Chinese maritime interests. The fees apply to ships with 25% or more US ownership and will gradually increase from Yuan 400 ($56) per net tonne to Yuan 1,120 by April 2028. Ships built in China or arriving empty for repairs are exempt. Shipping companies must file declarations at least seven days befor

Welcome! The World Bank from the USA

October 14, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the World Bank has joined the IAPH as an associate member. The World Bank is a global financial institution that provides loans, grants, and expertise to developing countries to help reduce poverty and support economic development. It funds projects in areas like education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and climate resilience. The World Bank also offers policy advice and technical assistance to help countries improve governance and build sustainable