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Inaugural meeting IAPH Automation group held online

February 10, 2023

Building on previous deliberations during IAPH Data Collaboration Committee (DCC) meetings, the first meeting of the DCC Automation group took place virtually on 8 February. More than 30 members gathered, to brainstorm on the agenda and objectives of the group going forward. The meeting was facilitated and chaired by Pascal Ollivier and Gadi Benmoshe, respectively DCC chairman and vice-chairman, while the discussions were supported by introductory presentations from stakeholders including Termin

IAPH Clean Marine Fuels working group sets roadmap

February 10, 2023

The IAPH Clean Marine Fuels working group met virtually on 7 February to discuss progress to date and agree on its 2023 roadmap. During a well-attended meeting, the group welcomed new members from the ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Seattle and Northwest Seaport Alliance. The added value of the liquefied gas (including liquid hydrogen) bunkering checklists that were published at the end of last year was demonstrated by the increased number of downloads from theWPSP / CMF website. CMF is currently final

Welcome! RightShip from UK

February 08, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the RightShip has joined the IAPH as an associate member. RightShip is the world’s leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility practices. Founded with the mission to drive operational improvements in the global shipping industry, more than 600 customers use RightShip’s due diligence, environmental and inspection services to help them manage

Welcome! Saudi Ports Authority from Saudi Arabia

February 08, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Saudi Ports Authority joined the IAPH as a regular member. Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) was established in 1976 as a specialized working system for constructing and managing Saudi ports at a high-efficiency level. As a result, Saudi Ports Authority succeeded in transforming the Saudi ports into a vital economic source. After that, Saudi ports, with their diverse specialties, played a unique role in developing the regional and international maritime business, an

Welcome! Port Authority of Jamaica from Jamaica

February 07, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Port Authority of Jamaica has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port Authority of Jamaica is a statutory corporation established by the Port Authority Act of 1972. It is the principal maritime agency responsible for regulating and developing Jamaica's port and shipping industry. It is responsible for the safety of all vessels navigating the ports of entry, controlling the tariffs charged on goods passing through the public piers, and providing harbor a

Welcome! Texas Department of Transportation from the United States

February 03, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Texas Department of Transportation has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Texas Department of Transportation is a government agency of Texas state in the US. It is responsible for constructing and maintaining the highways and overseeing the state's aviation, rail, and public transportation. The Maritime Division of the Texas Department of Transportation supports the development of Texas' maritime system. It highlights the significant economic impact that

Welcome! Porto Sudeste do Brazil S. A from Brazil

February 02, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Porto Sudeste do Brazil S. A has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Porto Sudeste, located in Rio de Janeiro state, is controlled by two international companies: Mubadala, a global investment company in various segments of the economy, and Trafigura, a leading multinational in the oil, metals, and mineral trade. In operation since 2015, Porto Sudeste is one of the most important logistics projects for Brazilian mining companies. Through the port, the iron ore

Maritime Single Window successfully held in London

January 27, 2023

Last week, IAPH, BIMCO and IMO jointly held a symposium on the implementation of the Maritime Single Window under the theme ‘Window of Opportunities’. The event, which was also supported by IPCSA, took place at the headquarters of the IMO in London and it was transmitted live on the IMO YouTube channel. The symposium covered both the big picture of national digitalisation strategies and the practical implementation, including possible architecture, interoperability, data requirements and standar

IAPH Maritime Single Window portal is online

January 27, 2023

To support the introduction of the IMO Maritime Single Window requirement in just under one year from now, IAPH has launched a portal to assist ports, governments and supply chain stakeholders with useful FAQs, links and regular updates. The portal is hosted on the World Ports Sustainability Program websiteand can be accessed here.

EU cruise study recognises ESI as good practice

January 27, 2023

The European Commission recently published the findings of anelaborate study prepared by Deloitte and Ramboll, which gathered and analysed available evidence to support cruise stakeholders in moving forward on sustainability. The study comes witha selection of good practices, which the cruise industry can look to for learnings, ranging from onshore power supply, LNG bunkering, sustainable cruise terminals, food waste reduction and waste treatment to a holistic approach to destination management.

ICS-IAPH CEM Hubs initiative welcomed by IRENA

January 27, 2023

The Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) initiative has gained further support during a ministerial event hosted by theInternational Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)at its 13th Assembly in Abu Dhabi. IRENA welcomes the CEM Hubs initiative, a cross-sectoral public-private platform aimed to accelerate the production, transport and use of low-carbon fuels that will be transported by shipping for the world, implemented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), IAPHand the Clean Energy Ministeria

Nick Blackmore reinforces the IAPH team

January 27, 2023

We are happy to welcomeNick Blackmoreto the IAPH team who has joined us on a temporary contract basis to assist with marketing and business development. Concretely, Nick will create a sales, marketing and communication plan for the Environmental Ship Index and prepare a business development plan for the World Ports Sustainability Program. He will also provide occasional marketing and communication support, including for the 2023 World Ports Conference. Nick is based in London and comes with 18 y