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Jens Meier and Gene Seroka at North Bund Forum

October 31, 2025

From October 17-20, IAPH president Jens Meier (CEO, Port of Hamburg) and IAPH vice-president for North America Gene Seroka (executive director, Port of Los Angeles) attended the 5thNorth Bund Forumin Shanghai – a global platform for maritime leaders to address the future of shipping. In his remarks, Jens highlighted that the growing adoption of alternative fuels such as LNG, methanol, and ammonia would fundamentally reshape port operations by bringing increased bunkering activity and new safety

Indian and Japanese ports exchange knowledge

October 31, 2025

Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) and Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) hosted a successful three-day knowledge exchange program with six major Japanese ports last week(21-23 October). The program brought together senior leadership teams from prominent Japanese ports, including Tomakomai, Osaka, Kobe, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya, as well as two Japanese universities: Kyoto and Kanagawa. The event, which included discussions with DP World and PSA container terminals, was initiated by IAPH vice president f

Save the date: 2026 Technical Committees in Singapore

October 31, 2025

IAPH invites members to mark their calendars for the 2026 Technical Committee days, which will be held in Singapore, 22-24 April at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the World Ports Conference due to be held in London(the traditional venue for the ‘TC Days’), next year’s in-person meetings will exceptionally take place in Asia duringSingapore Maritime Week(SMW) –the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre is the official venue for SMW. You can find the schedule and the practical

#IAPH2025 from your perspective

October 31, 2025

IAPH extends its thanks to all those delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors who made the 2025 World Ports Conference in Kobe earlier this month such a success. We would welcome your feedback on the event this year and your ideas for #IAPH2026 – please followto complete our quick survey, which should takeno more than two minutes of your time. We thankthose who have already given us their feedback, and invite you to enjoythis videoof highlights from a very memorable conference. Next year's

In Memoriam: Gichiri Ndua

October 31, 2025

IAPH is deeply saddened to report the passing last week of one of the Association's former presidents, Gichiri Ndua. The former managing director of Kenya Ports Authority, Ndua served as president from May 2009 to May 2011. He was the first African to hold this distinguished position. He was previously elected 2nd vice president of IAPH in May 2005 in charge of the Africa-Europe Region, coordinating the business of the group on Safety, Security and Environment and Legal Affairs. He also served

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica appeal

October 31, 2025

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm posing a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of Jamaicans, made landfall earlier this week carving a destructive path across the country. IAPH has written to the Port Authority of Jamaica, an IAPH member, to express its solidarity. In the aftermath of the storm, recovery will entail a substantial reliefeffort, and the Government of Jamaica has rolled out an official website to streamline this undertaking. You can donatehere.

Trelleborg donates #IAPH2025 screen to Kobe school

October 31, 2025

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure,a networkingsponsorat the IAPH World Ports Conference in Kobe, donated a TV screen to a local special school following the event. The company – which provides polymer and technology solutions for critical marine, port and built infrastructure applications – was an exhibitor at #IAPH2025 and had a television installed on its stand as part of its promotional work. At the conclusion of the conference,Trelleborgleft the TV monitor at the Hotel Ōkura for donatio

World Maritime News (112)

October 29, 2025

Why DP World built a 10,000 teu berth for ships that don’t yet call in the Philippines DP World has built a new berth at Manila South Harbour capable of handling 10,000 TEU vessels—well ahead of current demand. This strategic investment reflects confidence in the Philippines’ transition from an import-driven economy to a regional trade hub. Strengthening export ties with Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia under the “China plus one” strategy is expected to reduce trade imbalance. Despite US tariffs

Member Ports News(103)

October 28, 2025

Europe and Africa Region 14-Oct Port of Gdansk Authority S.A.: EU’s maritime industrial strategy: sea ports are crucial 15-Oct HAROPA PORT: Assises Port du Futur: double award for GMP’s digital twin Autorità Portuale di Genova (Port Authority of Genoa): Going South: Switzerland and Germany meet the Ports of Genoa 16-Oct North Sea Port: Yara Sluiskil invests in lower nitrogen emissions Puertos del Estado: State Ports develops a tool with information on the protected natural v

IAPH regrets adjournment of the decision on the IMO Net Zero Framework at the MEPC Extraordinary meeting

October 21, 2025

IAPH considers the postponement of the adoption of the IMO Net Zero Framework as a major setback for a global framework that the industry needs to secure investments in decarbonisation at sea and on land IMO Member States gathering at a special session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) voted this afternoon to adjourn a decision on amendments to the MARPOL Convention that would enable the implementation of IMO’s landmark Net Zero Framework. The Framework includes a global fue

Signing of Kobe Declaration closes #IAPH2025

October 17, 2025

The 2025 IAPH World Ports Conference –held in Kobe, Japan last week –concluded with theIAPH and the City of Kobe signinga joint declaration reaffirming their shared dedication to advancing sustainable development across the global port and maritime industries. The declaration was co-signed on the closing day of #IAPH2025by Mayor Kizo Hisamoto and IAPH president Jens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority. The ceremony celebrated the symbolic return of IAPH to its roots at the conference, held in

Buses build buzz for #IAPH2026 in London

October 17, 2025

London was formally announced as the venue for next year’s IAPH World Ports Conference, as #IAPH2025 concluded in Kobe. Siân Foster, director of corporate affairs at the Port of London Authority and Richard Ballantyne, chief executive of the British Ports Association, joined IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven on stage at the Hotel Okura to explain what delegates could expect at next year’s event, to be held 3-5 November. The UK’s biggest port,Port of London Authority(PLA), is a Diamond-lev