November 16, 2016
As a result of recent election held among Regular and Honorary Members in Asia, South/West, East and Middle East region, Mr. Masaharu Shinohara (Executive Officer, Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation, Japan) was elected as new VicePresident and joined the IAPH management team. Vice President of Asia, South/West, East and Middle East Region: Mr. Masaharu Shinohara (Executive Officer, Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation, Japan)
November 07, 2016
Invited by Shenzhen Ports & Cargo Transportation Administration, IAPH President Santiago Garcia-Milà represented and spoke about IAPH at the 2nd 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Forum and the 5th Shenzhen International Port Chain Strategy Forum that were held on October 13 at Marco Polo Hotel in Shenzhen, China. During the presentation, he focused on challenges faced by ports from the perspective of IAPH by referring to IAPH resolutions adopted in Hamburg in 2015 and in Panama City in 2016, e.
November 07, 2016
In this issue, cover stories focus on “Climate change/Green Ports”, “Americas regional focus” and “Dredging” and more. In Open Forum ‘Corozal Concession a first for ACP’ Alex Kyriakoulis and Joseph Botham from law firm Holman Fenwick Willan explains Panama’s Corozal terminal concession process so far. In Last Word ‘Sustainability is our DNA’ Koen Overtoom, interim CEO of Port of Amsterdam tells why and how the port is improving air quality. The next January/February 2017 issue will
October 21, 2016
We are pleased to announce new members of the Association!Mr. Nishal Sooredoo Address: Royal Haskoning, Flat 11, 291 Boardwalk Place London, E14 5GE, U.K.Telephone: +44-7818060263Nature of Business Activities: Individual membershipMarine And Coastal Construction Service (MACCS)Address: 24 Holborn Viaduct London, EC1A 2BN, U.K.Telephone: +44 2070 60 3000Fax: +44 2070 60 3099Website: http://www.maccs.co.ukRepresentative: Paul Borrowman, Business Development ManagerNature of Business Activities: Ma
October 13, 2016
According to Fer van de Laar, Bureau Director of IAPH's World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI) 4,610 ships are registered and 47 incentive providers, as of October 1, 2016, and further that the number of both the registered ships and incentive providers are on the increase. More details on ESI website: http://esi.wpci.nl/Public/Home
October 05, 2016
IAPH Annual Report 2015-2016 is published and available online. This 27-page report presents an overview of what IAPH has achieved in the past year from the end of the IAPH World Ports Conference in Hamburg, June 2015 to the end of the Mid-term Conference in Panama City, Panama, May 2016, as well as up-to-date information on the Association's membership and finance.*IAPH Annual Report (IAPH Members)*IAPH Annual Report (IAPH Non-Members)
September 29, 2016
—The call for Application to IAPH Award 2017 was closed on January 31, 2017. We still accept the application to IAPH Training Scholarship. Thank you for your kind cooperation. —IAPH recognizes and honors excellence in port management and operations through its biennial award program. 2017 IAPH Award program comprises the following five categories. ・Akiyama Award – Open to individuals belonging to IAPH Regular Member Ports in developing countries ・Bali Open Award – Open to individuals belonging
September 15, 2016
As the new IAPH Constitution went into effect on June 1, theprocess to elect Vice President for four new regions hadstarted with a call for nomination. As a result of the electionsheld in August, following individuals were elected as new VicePresidents and joined the new IAPH management team. America, Central and South Region: Mr. Mauricio Suárez Ramirez, CEO, Port of Santa Marta, Colombia (left) America, North Region: Ms. Molly Campbell, Director, Port Department, Port Authority of New
September 05, 2016
We are pleased to announce a new member of the Association!Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port CorporationAddress: 14th Fl. Queens Tower A, 2-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku Yokohama 220-6014 Kanagawa Pref., JAPANTelephone: +81-45-680-6636Fax: +81-45-680-6637Website: http://www.ykip.co.jpRepresentative: Masamichi Morooka, President
September 01, 2016
IAPH has recently joined the GEF-UNDP-IMO GloMEEP Project as Strategic Partner. GloMEEP stands for "Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnership" (GloMEEP) and it is a project established within the IMO's Marine Environment Division to address matters related to the improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of emissions and air pollutants from international shipping and in ports. In addition to IMO, GEF (Global Environment Facility) and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) are invol
September 01, 2016
In this issue, cover stories focus on “Port Regulation Updates” such as the EU’s legislation to deregulate port services and give ports greater financial autonomy; Shippers opinion against unfair price tags attached to VGM administration, and more. In Open Forum ‘Making the best’ British Ports Association (BPA)’s director David Whitehead speaks about the impact of Brexit on UK ports and opportunity to get them the best deal possible. Also in Last Word page, IAPH VP Martin Byrne (Chief Ex
August 22, 2016
We are pleased to announce a new member of the Association!Seafarers' Rights InternationalAddress: 49-60 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DR, U.K.Telephone: +44 207 7940 9252Website: http://seafarersrights.org/Representative: Deirdre Fitzpatrick (Ms.), Executive DirectorNature of Business Activities: An independent center dedicated to advancing the rights of seafarers through research, education and training in issues concerning seafarers and the law.
