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#IAPH2026: first keynote speaker announced

April 03, 2026

The first keynote speaker for the 2026IAPH World Ports Conferencehas been announced: Tim Marshall is a former Sky News foreign editor and the author ofPrisoners of Geography. In this acclaimed best-seller, he argues that decision-makers need to put the ‘geo’ back into ‘geopolitics’ to understand global change and the actions of nation states. Tim’s work dovetails withthethemeof #IAPH2026, which will explore how port leaders can find a competitive advantage in a world increasingly defined by supe

Ports & Harbors March-April available now

April 03, 2026

The March-April 2026 edition ofPorts & Harborsmagazine isavailable to readnow. The cover story interview is with Karrie Trauth, newly-elected president of the UK Chamber of Shipping. In conversation with IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, Karrie addresses challenges and opportunities facing the industry, from decarbonisation and clean fuels to digitalisation. She places particular emphasis on forging closer partnerships and collaborations with port authorities and other key stakeholders,

#IAPH2026 digitalisation webinar available on demand

April 03, 2026

If you weren't able to catch yesterday's #IAPH2026 webinar ondigitalisation, there's no reason to miss out!The session is already available on demandhere. ‘Universal datasets and cyber-resilient standards: a blueprint for efficient, secure ports’ saw contributions fromIngrid Boqué of Port of Barcelona,Ben van Scherpenzeel of ITPCO,Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl of BIMCO,Jan-Willem den Ouden of Port of Rotterdam and Bjørn Åge Hjøllo of NAVTOR. Speaking to IAPH moderator Nick Blackmore, the expert panellist

IMO adopts IAPH proposal on mandatory cybersecurity

April 03, 2026

Last week's IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) proved successful for IAPH, which sent a large delegation to the event (pictured below).Member States agreed to adopt the proposed amendments to the FAL Convention to include a mandatory cyber security standard to safeguard Maritime Single Windows (MSW). This was submitted by IAPH with the support of Frans Van Zoelen, emeritus chair of the IAPH Legal Committee,alongside several co-sponsors, including, Brazil, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U

Getting set for the Singapore TC Days

April 03, 2026

Delegates are invited to explore the agenda for the in-person Technical Committee Days, held 22-24 April in Singapore. Comprehensively updated with new sessions and speakers, the programme is describedhere.An international team from associate memberWärtsiläwill jointhe IAPH Technical Committee days in Singapore as debut sponsor for the Data Collaboration / Risk & Resilience stream, including Wärtsilä’s director of Port Optimization Evgeny Vdovin. During the sessions they will explore how the com

Welcome! Navozyme Maritime Technologies from Spain

April 03, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Navozyme Maritime Technologies has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Navozyme Maritime Technologies is a maritime technology company founded in 2017, focused on the digitalization and decarbonization of the global maritime industry. Leveraging blockchain and artificial intelligence, the company provides secure, real-time digital solutions for maritime stakeholders worldwide, including port authorities, shipowners, and maritime institutions, to enhance ope

Member Ports News(111)

April 01, 2026

Europe and Africa Region 12-Mar North Tyrrhenian Port Network Authority: Livorno Port, emergency room operational 16-Mar Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: The key role of Bulgarian ports for a sustainable European economy was highlighted at an international forum 17-Mar Baku International Sea Port: The third session of the RoboPort project has started at the Port of Baku Port of Beirut: Marwan Al-Nafy confirms full readiness to keep pace Port Authority of Vigo: APV AN

World Maritime News (122)

April 01, 2026

IMO's green rankings are a fight for fuel market share The IMO's work on carbon-intensity rankings for marine fuels, while presented as a technical climate-policy exercise, is, in reality, a battle over future fuel market share. Small differences in assigned emission factors—especially for LNG—can lead to major financial consequences for shipowners, including compliance issues or multi-million-dollar penalties. As a result, countries with fuels to sell are pushing for classifications that favor

Welcome! Santos Port Authority from Brazil

March 26, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Santos Port Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Santos Port Authority (SPA) is the public entity responsible for managing and administering the Port of Santos, Brazil’s largest and most important seaport. The port is located in the city of Santos, in the state of São Paulo, and is owned by the Federal Government of Brazil. The Port of Santos is the largest port in Latin America and one of the most significant gateways for global trade in the

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