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The definitive Port Call Optimization (PCO) guide for ports and shipping is published.

March 25, 2026

Ports and shipping unite to standardise port call data, advancing safe, efficient and sustainable berth‑to‑berth navigation An unprecedented collaboration between recognized IMO NGOs representing ports and shipping has produced an industry milestone: a framework and accompanying guide that will standardise core port call data, advancing safe berth‑to‑berth navigation. Working side by side, IHMA and IAPH have delivered a common solution that ends decades of fragmentation

#IAPH2026: celebrate at the Natural History Museum

March 23, 2026

The #IAPH2026 Gala Dinner promises to be an unforgettable highlight of theWorld Ports Conference, held in London 3-6 November. Taking place on Day 2 of the conference (4 November), the event will see delegates welcomed to one of London's most iconic venues – theNatural History Museumin South Kensington. Within the museum's breathtaking historic halls, guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, networking and celebration, surrounded by a world-renowned natural history collection. As ever, the c

Register for the #IAPH2026 digitalisation webinar

March 23, 2026

Registration is open for thesecond editionof the#IAPH2026 webinar series, On Wednesday 1 April (10.00 CEST / 17.00 JST), join an expert panel –including Ingrid Boqué of Port of Barcelona and Ben van Scherpenzeel of Port of Rotterdam –as it explores ‘Universal datasets and cyber-resilient standards: a blueprint for efficient, secure ports’. In conversation with IAPH moderator Nick Blackmore, panellists will examine whether 2026 could be the year that ports and shipping come together to create t

IAPH/IHMA PCO Guide to be unveiled at IMO FAL 50

March 23, 2026

Delegates at the 50th session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) 23-27 March are invited to attend a very special lunchtime presentation hosted by IAPH and the International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA). At lunchtime on Monday 23 March in the IMO’s Main Hall, attendees can learn about how ports and shipping have united to standardise port call data, advancing safe, efficient and sustainable berth‑to‑berth navigation. Produced by the IAPHand the IHMAwith the endorsement of 40 indust

ChainPORT Academy wild cards: apply now!

March 23, 2026

The deadline for applications for wild cards to the chainPORT Academy is approaching! IAPH regular member ports have until 28 March to take advantage of this unique opportunity to take part in hands-on learning that shapes the ports of the future. Hosted by thechainPORTinitiative, the annual chainPORT Academy is a multi-wayin-person working format, designed primarily for the operational level of chainPORT member ports. IAPH regular members can secure one of three available wild cards for the nex

Latest Harbor Cafe podcast examines energy strategies

March 23, 2026

The first IAPH Café podcast of 2026 is now available onSoundcloudandSpotify! In this edition, Luisa Rodriguez of the Transport Section of UNCTAD speaks to IAPH’s Victor Shieh about Sustainable Smart Ports (SSP) in Africa – a wide-ranging project she recently spearheaded. SSP focuses on establishing future energy strategies for ports, using three concrete case studies from a small island port, a medium-sized coastal port and a global transhipment hub – all in Africa. A webinar, open to all, which

Singapore TC Days – new sessions added

March 23, 2026

Theagendafor the Technical Committee Days, held 22-24 April in Singapore, has been comprehensively updated – with new sessions added, as well as with session descriptions, chairs and speakers. The two new sessions include one co-hosted by IAPH and the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday 23 April – ‘Nature- and people-positive ports’ – that will address a WEF initiative to accelerate critical transformation of ports, by developing and implementing nature and people positive port strategies. Th

Sponsor the IAPH Technical Committee Days

March 23, 2026

Ahead of the upcoming Technical Committee Days 22-24 April, IAPH is offering associate members the opportunity to sponsor one of the two evening networking receptions held in the Suntec city district of Singapore, as well as the chance to sponsor the headline opening session of the event – or one of the two thematic streams (on climate and energy/sustainability or digitalization/risk and resilience). You can find the brochure outlining the available packageshere.All receptions, thematic streams

Chloe makes connections at Oceanology 

March 23, 2026

On Tuesday 10March, IAPH'ssenior manager: Data Collaboration, Risk & Resilience Chloe Rowland attendedOceanologyat The ExCel, London. Oceanology is a global event featuring more than 500 exhibitors, live demonstrations on the river Thames and a full conference program, with a focus on the latest developments in ocean technology. Chloe spoke with a number of contacts within the industry and had extremely productive conversations regarding conference content for the upcomingWorld Ports Conference,

Ennarasu spreads the message at IMU and IIL  

March 23, 2026

IAPH regional development director for South Asia Ennarasu Karunesan has been very active in early March. He participated in the two-day International Port Conclave at the Indian Maritime University (IMU), sharing insights on digitalization in maritime industries. He was also a guest of honour at the 19th Graduation ceremony of Indian Institute of Logistics (IIL), Chennai, where 93 students received their Port and Shipping MBAs –Ennarasu noted that the visit was characteristic of IAPH's outreach

IAPH and FONASBA lead joint industry statement on protecting shoreside maritime workforce

March 19, 2026

Strait of Hormuz - ID 165219414 courtesy of Dreamstime.com Joint statement proposed by FONASBA, IAPH, IBIA, IHMA, IMPA, IPCSA and PIANC Earlier today (18 March) at the 36th Extraordinary Session of the IMO Council – held to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz – IAPH joined the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) in issuing a

Member Ports News(110)

March 18, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 5-Mar Port Autonome de Conakry: Port of Conakry: Aly Koita takes over as general manager Port of Antwerp-Bruges: EU Port Strategy recognises the crucial role of ports for the European economy Autorità Portuale di Genova (Port Authority of Genoa): Genoa Port Academy: French AFTRAL students visit the Ports of Genoa 6-Mar Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahìa de Algeciras: RO-RO TRAFFIC. The SUMC is in effect, requiring trucks to show their boarding reservation to

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