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Countdown to #IAPH2025: the era of expansion

February 21, 2025

After the jeopardy of the early 1970s, which saw IAPH react to the prevalent economic headwinds byforming a foundation, the association entered a period of expansion. By August 1973, UNCTAD had recognised the association as a non-governmental consultative body. Following recognition by ECOSOC in 1966 and IMCO (later IMO) in 1967, this was the third international body to which the association could submit recommendations. IAPH directors were appointed as liaison officers to expedite lines of co

Vineta Rudzite appointed IAPH legal counsellor

February 21, 2025

We are delightedto announce the appointment of Vineta Rudzīte as legal counsellor to IAPH. Vineta is the legal and administrative assistant to the CEO of The Freeport of Riga Authority and steps into the role vacated by her former colleague and deputy CEO Mārtiņš Ziemanis, who has now been appointed as managing director of Stena Line Ports Ventspils AS and who was IAPH’s legal counsellor since May 2019. Vineta Rudzīte has extensive experience in the transport industry, having worked at the State

Ingrid Boqué to chair IAPH Data Collaboration Committee

February 21, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Port of Barcelona’s Ingrid Boqué has been appointed as chair of the IAPH Data Collaboration Committee (DCC). Ingrid was highly active with IAPH in her previous role as global strategic networks officer for the Hamburg Port Authority. She managed the chainPORT initiative, which brought the world’s leading international ports together to collaborate on digital transformation. Ingrid also played an instrumental role in the successful edition of the IAPH 2024 Wo

WEF-IAPH workshop on digitalisation of port clusters

February 21, 2025

IAPH members are invited to attend an online workshop, ‘Digital collaboration in port-anchored industrial clusters,’ organised by theTransitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC)initiative of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with the IAPH Data Collaboration Committee (DCC). The workshop will be held on Monday 3 March, 4-5.30pm CET and can be joined usingthis link. The objective of the workshop is to discuss how port-anchored industrial clusters can harness digital collaboration to enha

New regional VP for Europe visits IAPH team in Tokyo

February 21, 2025

Jacques Vandermeiren, ournewly electedregional vice-president for Europe, visited the IAPH office in Tokyo on 18 February. Jacques led a delegation from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on a visit to major Japanese ports and key customers to further develop mutual relations. Jacques and the delegation were welcomed by IAPH secretary-general Masahiko Furuichiand members of the IAPH finance and administration team. In the January-February issue ofPorts & Harbors magazineyou can read more about Jacques'

ESI development intensifies at technical gathering

February 21, 2025

The IAPH Environmental Ship Index (ESI) Technical Advisory Group met in London 12-14 February to review the development status and timeline of the upcoming changes to the scheme, coming online in 2026. From January next year, ESI’s revised and expanded offering will take into account a range of potential emissions, introduce a new GHG methodology, and reward innovation and application of zero-emissions techniques onboard vessels. Among the many items discussed over the three-day gathering were p

Port Endeavor partners roll the dice in London

February 21, 2025

Last week, IAPH convened its partners to discuss the ongoing development ofPort Endeavor, the exciting and engaging business game created by the association to educate port professionals on sustainability and the application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the ports industry. The annual development meeting was held at the IAPHLondon office in Park Street and was attended by representatives from IAPH, the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) team from TrainForTrade

Welcome! Kamarajar Port Limited from India

February 21, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Kamarajar Port Limited has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Kamarajar Port, formerly Ennore Port, is situated on the East coast of India, about 24 km north of Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu state. It is the 12th major port of India and the first port administered by a public company, Kamarajar Port Limited. The port is designated as a landlord port; private companies carry out port operations. The port handles a wide range of cargo, including thermal coal, aut

Member Ports News(89)

February 19, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 21-Jan Belfast Harbour Commissioners: BELFAST HARBOUR LAUNCHES TRANSFORMATIVE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGY WITH £313M INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 24-Jan Baku International Sea Trade Port: The Netherlands' "SWZ Maritime" publication has published an article about the dredger being built on the order of the Port of Baku 27-Jan JadeWeserPort Realisierungs GmbH & Co.KG: “KAWA NINGBO” reaches Wilhelmshaven: Fastest direct connection between Northern Europe and China launched

World Maritime News (96)

February 19, 2025

Boxship orderbook set to pass 9m teu with more newbuildings in the pipeline Taiwan’s Evergreen, Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming are all understood to be discussing new vessels with shipbuilders. French container line operator CMA CGM and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd are also said to be in talks about additional newbuildings. France’s CMA CGM is rumoured to be in discussions for up to 12 LNG dual-fuel boxships of 18,000 teu. Hamburg-headquartered container line Hapag-Lloyd is said to be in discussions with

Parties invited to register interest in ESI 2026 contract

February 18, 2025

TheEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI) is the established global standard for ports to incentivise the improvement of shipping’s environmental performance. Beginning in 2026, ESI will consist of a revised and expanded set of modules that will introduce a new GHG methodology, and reward innovation and application of zero-emissions techniques onboard vessels. Coincident with thissignificant developmentof ESI’s modules,the newESI administrator contract is scheduled to begin January 1, 2026.As the sche

#IAPH2025: Reinvention and Prosperity in Turbulent Times

February 07, 2025

IAPH has announced the theme and the firstspeakersfor the 2025 World Ports Conference, to be held in Kobe, Japan on 7-9 October. This year’s theme is ‘Reinvention and Prosperity in Turbulent Times’. #IAPH2025 will explore how ports can achieve real growth in an era of geopolitical uncertainty, when supply chain resilience is tested by conflict, the threat of a trade war and climate change. The conference will reveal the ways in which innovative ports are capturing tangible, sustainable investmen