NEWS & EVENTS

February 25, 2022

New module to focus on environmental performance of ships at berth for each port call IAPH is pleased to announce that the process to build a new module for theIAPH Environmental Ship Index (ESI)has commenced. The new module will focus on the environmental performance of ships at berth for each port call. An online kick-off meeting by the project team was held yesterday, Monday 21 February. The module will initially focus on cruise shipping and will be funded by contributions from major crui

#IAPH2022: Asia closes pre-conference workshop series

March 25, 2022

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As this Insider gets published the penultimate #IAPH2022 regional pre-conference workshop is underway covering the Middle East, Central and South Asia. The last workshop will be held 29 March, zooming in on the competitiveness of East Asian ports. Our panel of senior experts includes Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, head of operations for Asia-Pacific at A.P. Møller-Maersk, Roberto Gianetta, chairman of the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association, Sunny Ho, executive director at the Hong Kong Shippers

Welcome! Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea – Port of Taranto from Italy

February 24, 2022

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We are pleased to announce that the Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea, the governing body of the Port of Taranto, has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port of Taranto locates strategically in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, with only 172 nautical miles from the main shipping route between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. The Authority identifies itself as the key player in the revival of the port and logistics system of the Ionian province by introducing a series of actions aim

Member Ports News(27)

February 22, 2022

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region February 2 Port of Göteborg AB: More freight trains than ever before in the port of Gothenburg February 3 Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: Ferry Terminal Silistra with over 5 300 Processed Vessels in 2021 North Sea Port: North Sea Port builds new quay in Quarleshaven in Vlissingen Port Autonome de San Pedro: For the well-being of the youth of San Pedro, more than 3 tons of rice, 432 liters, 1600 packets of spaghetti, tables, benches, kitchen esse

World Maritime News(28)

February 22, 2022

World Maritime News

Global trade surges past pre-pandemic level Despite a severe blow at the start of the pandemic, the value of goods and services traded internationally is now at record highs. Trade figures reached a new record of $28.5trn in 2021, up 13% on pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest World Trade Outlook from UNCTAD. But while figures remained strong and even accelerated during the fourth quarter, the outlook for the first quarter is not as strong, with trade expected to slow in the first quart

One Ocean Summit Brest 2022 – Joint commitment of port stakeholders to reduce the environmental impact of port calls

February 21, 2022

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The One Ocean Summit Brest 2022 declared their joint commitment including the ESI program on February 11, 2022. IAPH is now encouraged to broadly disseminate the ESI program to the port communities worldwide in the years to come. (Excerpt) The port authorities, representing the main maritime entry points of the countries represented at the One Ocean Summit, the terminal operators as well as the financial institutions signatories, declare their common commitment: - To make their best efforts

Welcome! Association of Canadian Port Authorities from Canada

February 18, 2022

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We are pleased to announce that the Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has joined the IAPH as an associate member. ACPA, founded in 1958, brings together the 17 Canada Port Authorities and related marine interests into one national association and represents the interests of the 17 port authorities that make up the National Ports System. ACPA’s mission is to champion and advocate for Canadian ports in government policy, trade, competitiveness, and public awareness to contribute to

IAPH Insider- March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: This week's Insider highlights with MD Patrick Verhoeven Letter from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority IMO Council decisions on war in Ukraine IMO Legal Committee meets this week #IAPH2022: time to vote for the Sustainability Awards! #IAPH2022: we're all set to welcome you to Vancouver! #IAPH2022: preferential hotel bookings can be made #IAPH2022: Canada further relaxes travel restrictions #IAPH2022: revitalisation of the IAPH cruise agend

Welcome! Belfast Harbour Commissioners from the UK

February 09, 2022

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We are pleased to announce that Belfast Harbour Commissioners has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Established in 1847, Belfast Harbour Commissioners is Belfast's port authority and operates the principal maritime gateway on the island of Ireland. The harbour estate covers an area of 2,000 acres representing 20% of Belfast City area. It is also Northern Ireland's logistics and distribution hub, and home to major businesses, including Baker McKenzie, Harland & Wolff, Capita, CitiGroup, and B

World Maritime News(27)

February 09, 2022

World Maritime News

Redeploying vessels to transpacific trade lane from regional services The increase in capacity on the transpacific alone was larger than total fleet growth in 2021. As a result, carriers are moving tonnage, particularly from intra-Asia services, to fill the gaps. Although fleet capacity increased by 4.5% during 2021, figures from Alphaliner show that shipping companies deployed over a fifth of the 25m teu in service to Asia-North America services from 17.5% at the start of 2021. Read more:Ll

Member Ports News(26)

February 08, 2022

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region January 21 Grand Port Maritime de Marseille-GPMM: FIRST LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS BUNKERING OPERATION FROM A SHIP TO A CONTAINER SHIP Port of Amsterdam: Avoid common mistakes transport UK Port of Gdansk Authority: The Port of Gdańsk with most cargo handled in history – 53.2 million tonnes January 24 Ashdod Port Company Ltd.: Ashdod Port concludes an attractive Tender to set up a technology Accelerator: The winner is venture capital firm 500 Global, which will

Welcome! The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd from Australia

February 08, 2022

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We are pleased to announce that The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port of Brisbane, located at the mouth of the Brisbane River, is one of Australia’s fastest-growing container ports and the state’s largest multi-cargo port. The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd manages and develops the Port of Brisbane under a 99-year lease from the Queensland Government. For more information, please visit the website: https://www.portbris.com.au/