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C&E Steering Group discusses nuclear propulsion

July 13, 2026

The IAPH Steering Group onClimate and Energymet virtually on 2 July to hold a first IAPH technical discussion on developments regarding nuclear energy propulsion of commercial vessels and implications for ports. While the IAPH working groups onClean Marine FuelsandPort Readiness Levelswere identified as the right fora for considering technical work in the field, it was considered important for IAPH to establish a mechanism to get early identification of relevant developments in the shipping indu

Member Ports News (117)

July 09, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 24-Jun Ports of Cabo Verde: ENAPOR strengthens the leadership skills of its middle management. 25-Jun Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: BPI Co. supports the celebration of the International Day of the Seafarer Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority: GPHA Director General, Keta MP Inspect Progress of Keta Port Administration Block Project Port of Antwerp-Bruges: New cooperation agreement between Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Inter

Applications open for IAPH Ports Technology Mentorship scheme

July 08, 2026

Port technology leaders sought for year-long programme aimed at facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among IAPH members. Applications have opened for the IAPH Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among IAPH members. The scheme, which will run for one year, is seeking six emerging or newly appointed technology leaders from IAPH member ports who will benefit from mentorship, alongside six wel

World Maritime News (129)

July 08, 2026

Mega-hub era wanes as carriers disperse global connectivity Global container shipping is undergoing a structural shift away from traditional mega-hubs such as Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, and Ningbo. According to SeaIntelligence's analysis of UNCTAD's Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI), what began as temporary rerouting due to disruptions in the Red Sea and Middle East has now become a long-term network strategy. Shipping lines are increasingly distributing carg

Welcome! TasPorts from Australia

July 04, 2026

We are pleased to announce that TasPorts has joined the IAPH as a regular member. TasPorts is the Tasmanian Government-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. Approximately 99% of Tasmania’s freight transits through its ports network. TasPorts plays a vital role in Tasmania’s economy and provides integrated port and marine services that facilitate trade, transport, tourism, and Antarctic logistics, helping connect Tasmania with national and global markets

Welcome! North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited from Australia

July 04, 2026

We are pleased to announce that North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited has joined the IAPH as a regular member. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) is a Queensland Government-owned port authority responsible for the management, planning, development, and operation of the ports of Hay Point, Abbot Point, Mackay, and Weipa in northern Queensland, Australia. As one of Australia's largest port authorities, NQBP facilitates the export of bulk commodities and supports re

#IAPH 2026: full agenda now available

June 26, 2026

The fullagendafor the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference has been published. This year’s programme is the most varied and dynamic yet, incorporating deep-dive port roundtables and business briefings that showcase the latest innovations, alongside familiar features like keynote addresses and plenary panels. With more than 40 high-levelspeakersalready confirmed, there are must-attend sessions across the schedule – including the plenary session ‘the Role of Global Maritime Industry Alliances in a Bra

IAPH Harbor Café to explore mentoring programme

June 26, 2026

On 1 July, members are invited to join a special online Harbor Café introducing a new IAPH mentoring programme designed to strengthen technology leadership across the Association’s regular member ports. This one-year initiative will enable targeted knowledge transfer between experienced CIOs and CTOs and emerging or newly appointed technology leaders, creating valuable opportunities for professional development, peer learning, and leadership growth. At 13.00 CEST, join moderator Patrick Verhoeve

On demand: creating stronger port-city connections

June 26, 2026

The latestedition in the #IAPH2026webinar seriesis available ondemand.‘Ports and Cities: thriving connections in a fragmented world’ sawan expert panel – comprising Siân Foster, director of corporate affairs, Port of London Authority,Dr N Vinodkumar, chairperson, Mormugao Port Authority, Dr Kingsley Antwi-Boasiako, general manager for marketing and corporate affairs and Nana Esi Quansah-Söderberg, marketing and corporate affairs manager, both of Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority– explore the topi

On demand: ESI Core webinar: what ports need to know

June 26, 2026

On 15 June, OceanScore, the administrator ofEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI), held a dedicated webinar for port users to explain upcoming changes to the scheme – and if you missed it, you can now catch up via theon-demand edition. ESI is undergoing its most ambitious evolution to date with the advent of ESI Core – also known as ESI 2.0. Due to come online on 1 January 2027, ESI Core introduces updates to reflect today’s shipping realities and an evolving regulatory landscape, raising the bar for en

Thank you for your entries to the Sustainability Awards!

June 26, 2026

IAPHextends its gratitude to those regular and associate members who submitted projects for consideration in the 2026 IAPH Sustainability Awards. This year is already shaping up to be the most competitive since the scheme’s inception, based on the quality of the submissions from all regions of IAPH membership.Projects willnowbe evaluated and scoredby an independent jury against theevaluation criteriaand will befeaturedon theWorld Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) website. Finalists in the six

IAPH visits leading Hong Kong R&D centre

June 26, 2026

Earlier this month, Catherine Chow, IAPH’sregional development directorfor Greater Chinavisited Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) in Hong Kong. On Monday 8 June, Catherine met with LSCM CEO Simon Wong, chief scientist Dr Frank Tong, special project director Dr Venus Lun and manager, port community system Kenneth Law; she presented the work of the IAPH and particularly its Data Collaboration Committee, as well as theWorld Ports Sustainability Programand theIAPH World Ports Co