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June 14, 2024

IAPH has commissioned a study to investigate energy-related port investments in developing countries. Ahead of the next Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) at the IMO, the association expects exploratory discussions to take place at the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the topic of a market-based measure. As a contribution to this process, IAPH has commissioned a study that will look at identifying potential energy-related investments that will be require

#IAPH2024 webinars to discuss future energy provision for ports

June 14, 2024

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As ports seek to decarbonise their operations, their demand for sustainable electrical power is set to rise exponentially. Onshore power consumption at berth, vehicle and truck charging facilities and expanding rail infrastructure is already putting pressure on grids supplying ports. Further offshore wind, solar, wave and regasification operations will require new infrastructure as will storage, bunkering and seaborne transportation of low density, liquified low- and zero-carbon fuels. With thes

#IAPH2024: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Senior VP confirmed

June 14, 2024

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Mary Carmen Barrios, Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Senior Vice President for Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring Operations, has been confirmed as a speaker at the2024 IAPH World Ports Conference; she will bring a unique perspective to the challenges of reaching net zero within an integrated logistics and supply chain. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a market leader in providing end-to-end distribution services for cars, rolling equipment and breakbulk cargo, operating 128 vessels and seven marine terminals w

Over 70 entries submitted for #IAPH2024 Sustainability Awards

June 14, 2024

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Marking the online submission of more than 70 projects from over 50 different member ports along with their partners and associate members, IAPH would like to pass on its sincere thanks to all participants for their efforts in putting together their entries for theIAPH 2024 Sustainability Awards. The database will now reach a total of over 400 best practices by global ports which integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their businesses. Once the submissions have been processed, all

Energy transition insights for IAPH at GreenTech

June 14, 2024

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Latest container port efficiency ratings revealed

June 14, 2024

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The latest edition of the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023 –a comprehensive report that ranks 405 global container ports based on efficiency – was released earlier this month. A collaborative effort between The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the CPPI is a tool for stakeholders in the global trading system and supply chains to understand the impact of global maritime shifts on port performance and economic development. The rankings in the latest edition of the CPPI

Welcome! SolonPort Software from Turkey

June 13, 2024

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We are pleased to announce that SolonPort Bilgisayar Yazılım Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ. (SolonPort Software) has joined the IAPH as an associate member. SolonPort Software is a leading port software company in Turkey. Their expertise lies in providing port management and optimization software solutions, including Terminal Operating Systems, 3D Digital Twin Software, 3D Yard management, and 3D Mobile Apps. For more information, please visit the following website. https://solonport.co

Welcome! Mormugao Port Authority from India

June 05, 2024

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We are pleased to announce that Mormugao Port Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Mormugao Port, one of India's major ports, is located on the western coast of India, in the coastal state of Goa. The port primarily handles iron ore exports and coal imports. In addition, there has been a steady increase in liquid bulk and general cargo. Mormugao Port Trust was responsible for managing and operating the port. In 2022, it was renamed to Mormugao Port Authority. For more inform

IMO secretary-general to join the IAPH 2024 World Ports Conference

May 31, 2024

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IAPH and Mercator Media are delighted to announce that the IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez will head up the VIP speaker roster on day one of the IAPH 2024World Ports Conferencewhich will be held in Congress Centre Hamburg, 8-10 October. He will be speaking alongside host sponsor Hamburg Port Authority’s CEO, and IAPH president, Jens Meier and BIMCO President Nickolaus Schües on the role of ports and shipping in jointly delivering on the new IMO 2024-2029 strategic plan, given the new dec

IAPH agenda in focus at UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum

May 31, 2024

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IAPH joined more than 600 participants from all over the globe at the UNCTADGlobal Supply Chain Forum 2024in Barbados from 21-24 May. Technical director Antonis Michail participated in two panel sessions – ‘Leading the way to sustainable ports through energy transition’ and ‘Efficient and competitive port management’ – and co-facilitated aPort Endeavortraining session for the participants. On 22 May, Antonis outlined the IAPH’s initiatives aimed at decarbonizing shipping, including incentivizing

Upcoming #IAPH2024 webinars on sourcing electricity for ports

May 31, 2024

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As the countdown to the IAPH 2024World Ports Conferencebegins, IAPH will spark debate on a key conference topic, with webinars on 24 and 25 June that explore the strategic challenge of sourcing electricity for ports. Colleagues in Europe and adjacent time zones will be able to select from one of two sessions, while IAPH members in North America and Latin America should earmark their early morning on 24th June and our Asian colleagues should reserve their mid-afternoon on 25th June. Titled ‘Por

Save the dates: IAPH Technical Committees to meet early July

May 31, 2024

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Dates have been confirmed for the forthcoming online meetings of the Data Collaboration andRisk and Resiliencetechnical committees. TheData Collaborationcommittee will meet online on Tuesday 2 July 2024 at 1600-1800 CEST and the Risk and Resilience committee will meet online on Friday 5 July 2024 at 1600-1800 CEST. An early July date for theClimate and Energycommittee will be communicated shortly and agendas will be circulated closer to the events. Members wishing to join these committee meeting