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International press covers #IAPH2024

October 18, 2024

#IAPH2024 attracted the principal global trade press of the maritime and ports sector, with well over thirtypublications represented from several countries, as well as local television channels such as NDR/ARD and SAT1 and national publications such as Die Zeit and Süddeutsche Zeitung. Considerable coverage was given to the keynote interventions of Soren Toft, CEO of MSC, and Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the IMO, with articles written by journalists in attendance fromLloyds List,Rivie

Hands-on solutions for sustainability and cyber-risk

October 18, 2024

In a first for the World Ports Conference, the agenda for the 2024 Hamburg edition included a full programme of practical solutions tours and workshops to complement the high-level keynotes and engrossing panel discussions that have come to define the event. These events included port solution excursions on 8 and 9 October to HafenCity Cruise Terminal andCruise Terminal Steinwerderto explore Hamburg’s Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system, and to Container Terminal Eurogate to see how Hamburg Port A

Catch-up on the action from #IAPH2024

October 18, 2024

Images and presentations from #IAPH2024 are available for IAPH Insider readers who missed out on any sessions, or who would like to relive some of the big moments. You can visit the dedicated IAPH World Ports ConferenceFlickr account, to view albums covering fromday one,day two,day threeand the#IAPH2024 Sustainability Awards. Presentations from the event will soon be available to view in theProceedingssection of the Member’s Area, and the event host sponsor, Hamburg Port Authority has also produ

IAPH signs Hamburg Decarbonisation Declaration 

October 18, 2024

At theHamburg Sustainability Conference, which took place in Hamburg on 7-8 October 2024, concurrent with #IAPH2024, representatives of various ports, international shipping companies, green fuel producers, shipbuilders, financial institutions, terminal operators and logistics companies jointly signed theHamburg Declarationon the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping. On behalf of IAPH, the declaration wassignedby IAPH president Jens Meier. Other notable signatories included IAPH members Port of

Port Call Optimisation through Data Quality 

October 18, 2024

The Supply Chain Resilience Taskforce published its first study –titled Port Call Optimization through Data Quality – at #IAPH2024. There is an urgent need to implement theIMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Businessin the maritime sector, and harmonising communication and electronic exchange of operational data for port calls presents several challenges for ports worldwide. To address these challenges, this study brings essential findings and key insights from various in-depth interv

IAPH-World Bank PCS report launched 

October 18, 2024

The final edition of the World Bank guide to setting up and operating a Port Community System was officiallylaunchedat#IAPH2024. Many low- and middle-income countries face technical and financial constraints to the adoption of Port Community Systems (PCS), the sophisticated digital platforms for port management that slash paperwork and red tape by linking, in real time, a port’s many stakeholders – from customs agencies and port management to shipping and logistics companies and freight forwarde

Patrick takes sustainability toolkit to Brussels

October 18, 2024

IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven attended the 5th edition ofGreenMarine Europeearlier this week. The event, held at the Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, showcases the environmental debates that are at the forefront of the European maritime industry. Patrick appeared on a panel titled ‘Ports Environmental Leadership’, alongside Stephanie Jones Stebbins, managing director (Maritime) at IAPH member Port of Seattle. Patrick introduced theWorld Ports Sustainability Program, discusse

Latest ESI scores released

October 18, 2024

The latest scores of the IAPH Environmental Ship Index (ESI) were published by the scheme administrator Green Award Foundation on 1 October. The number of vessels with an ESI score above 20 is at 4,636, whereas the total number of vessels in the ESI database is at 6,132. The average ESI score again increased slightly to 32.6. The number of incentive providers has increased and now stands at 82. Is your port ready to join ESI? If so, find out more onthe ESI websiteor contact IAPH’s ESI liaison,Ta

Welcome! Samoa Ports Authority from Samoa

October 15, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Samoa Ports Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Samoa Ports Authority was established under the Ports Authority Act in July 1998 and commenced operation on 1 July 1999. It oversees the operation and management of seaports in Samoa and provides effective and efficient port services, ensuring safety and compliance with international standards. For more information, please visit the following website. https://spasamoa.ws/

Port professionals head for Hamburg #IAPH2024!

October 04, 2024

Nearly 600 port and supply chain professionals will head to Hamburg next week for theIAPH World Ports Conference 2024, taking place 8-10 October at the Hamburg Congress Centre (CCH). #IAPH2024 is a unique global forum for port professionals, giving delegates the opportunity to learn about critical topics such as the new business models for ports, approaches to combating illicit trade, and pathways to a Net Zero maritime ecosystem. IAPH is delighted to announce Erika-Kirsten Easton of Transport C

Proposals submitted as MEPC 82 continues

October 04, 2024

This week IAPH is attending the 82nd meeting of the IMO's Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 82). The meeting will expand on discussions that took place at the ISWG-GHG 17 last week on how to move forward in developing the basket of candidate mid-term measures to help achieve the overarching goals of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy. In an effort to bridge the gaps in the remaining proposals, the Committee has been focusing on the outcomes of the Comprehensive Impact Assessment (CIA) of th

Investment needed for equitable energy infrastructure 

October 04, 2024

As discussions on a mid-term market-based measure took place at the intersessional meeting of the IMO Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 17), a document was submitted by IAPH to the IMO presenting the findings ofa studyit commissioned from Maritime & Transport Business Solutions (MTBS) on the port climate adaptation and decarbonisation investment needs of developing nations. The study explored the current state of port adaptation and decarbonisation infrastructure

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