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May 21, 2019

IAPH Port Planning and Development Committee published a report "Autonomous Vehicles' Impact on Port Infrastructure Requirements " which analyses the impact of autonomous vehicles on port infrastructure requirements. The study was carried out by Frauenhofer Centre for Maritime Logistics and Services and was supported by Hamburg Port Authority. Based on numerous interviews with representatives of innovative projects, the extensive knowledge of the involved researchers and professionals as well as

IAPH World Ports Conference concludes successfully in Guangzhou

May 14, 2019

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Attended by more than 1,000 delegates, accompanying persons, speakers and experts from 60 countries and regions, the IAPH World Ports Conference was held from 6 to 10 May at the Baiyun International Conference Center, Guangzhou, China, under the theme of “Collaborate Now, Create Future”. The event was hosted by Guangzhou Port Authority in cooperation with the city of Guangzhou. The conference was opened by Mr. LI Tianbi, representing the Chinese Ministry of Transport, followed by Mr. Wen

IAPH World Ports Sustainability Awards winners announced at the Guangzhou Conference

May 09, 2019

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At the gala dinner of the IAPH Guangzhou 2019 World Ports Conference, 9 May, winners were announced in six categories for the inaugural “IAPH World Ports Sustainability Awards”. This follows over sixty entries from ports around the world that were whittled down to three finalists for each category by an international panel of judges comprising senior figures from the industry including the World Maritime University, UNCTAD and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Their scores were then supple

Important announcements

April 30, 2019

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Announcements regarding the upcoming Guangzhou conferenceIAPH Insider (online newsletter)The next edition due on 2 May will be postponed to 16 May, due to the conference.For participants>Greeting and pick-up service at the airport are available, thanks to the host. https://www.iaphgz2019.com/iaph_english/Services.html?pid=6&ptype=1>Other services including shuttle bus between the conference venue (Baiyun International Convention Center) and recommended hotels are found at:https://www.iaphgz2019.

Welcome to New Member

April 18, 2019

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We are pleased to announce new Regular Member from Japan and Associate Member from South Africa. Regular Member Nagoya Yokkaichi International Port Corporation Website: http://www.nypc.co.jp Representative: Hiroyuki Sato, President Associate Member DMG Exhibition Management Services (PTY) Ltd Website: https://www.dmgevents.com Representative: Devi Paulsen, VP A hearty welcome to new members!

IAPH Women’s Forum Scholarship 2019-2021-Deadline Extended

March 25, 2019

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—The call for Application was closed. Thank you for your kind cooperation.— Application deadline has been extended to April 15, 2019. If you are an enthusiastic female worker employed by an IAPH member port, you will become eligible to apply for and benefit from this program established to advance the status of women in the port industry. Winner will be awarded at the forthcoming IAPH World Ports Conference in Guangzhou, China. If you have any questions about the scholarship, please feel f

Environmental Ship Index (ESI) still going strong

April 02, 2019

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According to Manfred Lebmeier, ESI Bureau Director, 7,452 ships are registered and 56 incentive providers, as of April 1, 2019. Registered ships increased from 7,227 to 7,452 (+225) while incentive providers remain unchanged compared to January 1, 2019. More details on ESI website: http://esi.wpci.nl/Public/Home

Agenda of Technical Sessions in Guangzhou disclosed

March 25, 2019

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IAPH technical committees and the Women’s Forum will meet in Guangzhou, China, 7 May 2019 (1400 -1700) in three clusters:1) “Infrastructure and operations”(Port Planning & Development Committee / Port Operations & Logistics Committee / Trade Facilitation & Port Community System Committee / Port Finance & Economics Committee)2) “Environment, legal, safety and security”(Port Environment Committee / Legal Committee / Port Safety and Security Committee)3) “Governance and community”(Communication

Ports & Harbors March/April 2019 issue published

March 12, 2019

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This issue focuses on Port Software, Asia region, Vessel Traffic Management and more stories such as… Open Forum- ‘Smart Port Softwere’: Phil Thompson, Managing Director of BMT Ship and Coastal Dynamics , explains how software helps to ensure safe navigation in congested water spaces. Conversation section- ‘Brexit: Deal or no deal’, Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association discusses what Brexit could mean for UK ports, customs check, and London’s position as a ma

Annual General Meeting in Guangzhou, China

March 07, 2019

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IAPH Annual General Meeting will be held in Guangzhou, China from 16:00 to 17:30 on May 9, 2019 at Baiyun International Convention Center, Guangzhou, China. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the IAPH World Ports Conference in Guangzhou from May 6 through 10. All IAPH Members are entitled to attend the meeting. Members who are attending the meeting are kindly requested to register the Conference. For inquires about the meeting, please feel free to contact the secretariat by email: i

Early bird registration rate is extended till 15 March

March 06, 2019

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Thanks to our conference host in Guangzhou, Early bird registration rate is extended until 15 March.Why not register today to save more than US$200!https://www.iaphgz2019.com/iaph_english/RegisteInfo.html?pid=4

Early bird rate for Guangzhou conference expires on 1 March

February 22, 2019

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If you have not yet registered for the 2019 World Ports Conference, which will be held from 6 to 10 May in Guangzhou, China, please register today to benefit from the early bird rate.After 1 March, the registration fee will rise from USD 2,070 to 2,300 per person. The fee includes one complimentary accompanying person.Thanks to our conference host, Guangzhou Port Authority, an excellent business and social program is waiting for us there this May. The full programme of the conference will be pub