NEWS & EVENTS

October 06, 2020

Our hearty welcome to Ashdod Port Company Ltd., Israel - Moshe (Shiko) Zana, CEO！ The Port of Ashdod is one of Israel's two main cargo ports, located in Ashdod, about 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lachish River. Its establishment significantly enhanced the country's port capacity by handling the largest volume of cargo containers annually (1.525 million TEU in 2017) of all Israeli ports. http://www.ashdodport.co.il/english

COVID-19 updates (27)

October 05, 2020

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Albania Durrës Port Authority Oct 2:FSPD, Covert Security Test at the Ferry Terminal Finland Port of Helsinki Sep 28:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Sep 28:Updated info: The COVID 19 impact on port of Helsinki Spain Port of Valencia Oct 1:Journalist discuss the challenges related to the verification of sources, remote working, self-criticism and the stress in the webinar “Report in times of Covid-19” Sep 28:Over 30 journalists share their exper

Updated news from IAPH member ports and from the world maritime community

October 01, 2020

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Please visit our frequently visited pages where you will find what is happening at our member ports (a collection of member port news) and a collection of a wide spectrum of views from the world port and shipping news media. They are updated every two weeks and have just been updated now. Member Port News World Maritime News

Coinciding with 44th IMO FAL Committee meeting, IAPH launches global ports questionnaire on electronic data exchange

September 29, 2020

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Confidential survey of world ports initiated by IAPH to gauge how far processes have been digitalized to track movements of ships, cargo and passengersThe International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) announces the launch of a global questionnaire of the world’s ports as part of its commitment to support the wide-ranging adoption of secure electronic data exchange.This follows the call to action communiqué initiated by IAPH back in June which includes assessing the state of implementatio

COVID-19 updates (26)

September 28, 2020

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Finland Port of Helsinki Sep 21:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Sep 21:Updated info: The COVID 19 impact on port of Helsinki France Port of Marseille Fos Sep 21:Marseille Fos’ recovery and competitiveness pact – New measures to boost port competitiveness Germany Port of Hamburg Sep 24:‚Export Gateway’: The new Port of Hamburg Magazine is now available Italy Port of Genoa Sep 16:Cruises resume from Savona: the return of Costa Smeralda Pol

– News from IAPH member port – the Longest Swing Bridge in Asia Has Inaugurated in Port of Kaohsiung

September 14, 2020

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“TheGreat Harbor Bridge, the longest swing bridge in Asia, was inaugurated on July 6, 2020, and hasbecome the most popular touristattraction in the waterfront area of Port of Kaohsiung. The Bridge, builtby Taiwan International Ports Co., Ltd.(TIPC) at Basin Dock No.3 of Port of Kaohsiung at a cost of USD10 million, is both multifunctional and aesthetic. Its unique function of horizontal swing for 90 degreeenables the bridge to maintain the waterway for ships while providing a convenient passage

COVID-19 updates (25)

September 14, 2020

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Finland Port of Helsinki Sep 11:Updated info: The COVID 19 impact on port of Helsinki Ghana Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Sep 9:TRADING COMMUNITY URGE PRESIDENT TO REOPEN SEA PORTS FOR PASSENGER TRAFFIC TO ALLOW SMOOTH CREW CHANGEOVERS Guinea Port of Conakry Sep 3:Info aux Usagers du Port de Conakry – Mesures de riposte au COVID-19 Spain Puertos del Estado Sep 4:Traffic in Spanish ports falls by 13.2% in the month of July Port of Valencia Sep

Chair of IAPH Finance and Audit Committee appointed

September 11, 2020

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Eranda Kotelawala, Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Islands Ports Authority, was appointed by the IAPH Board at its online meeting held on 8 September, as Chair of IAPH Finance and Audit Committee, an internal committee of IAPH mandated to monitor and examine the financial status of the association for its smooth, undisrupted and sustainable operation. Congratulations, Eranda!

Chair of IAPH Finance and Audit Committee appointed

September 11, 2020

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COVID-19 updates (24)

September 07, 2020

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Albania Port of Durres September 1:Cruises return to the Port of Durres, “La Belle Dell’Adriatique” brings the first tourists for this year Côte d’Ivoire Port of Abidjan Aug 17:FULL-SIZE SECURITY EXERCICE THE ABIDJAN PORT AUTHORITY’S SECURITY SYSTEM PUT TO TEST Spain Port of Valencia Sep 4:The VCFI index and the maritime market already reflect an improvement in economic activity America Region Canada Port of Vancouver Sep 3:Steady mid-year cargo volu

Members IAPH Finance and Audit Committee appointed

September 03, 2020

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On 21 July, the IAPH Board appointed Eranda Kotelawala, Chief Executive Officer at Solomon Islands Ports Authority, and Shinsuke Ito, President of Yokohama Port Corporation,as members of the IAPH Finance and Audit Committee. This is an internal committee of IAPH mandated to monitor and examine the financial status of the association for its smooth, undisrupted and sustainable operation. We warmly welcome Eranda and Shinsuke onboard.

Ports & Harbors Sep/Oct 2020 issue published

September 03, 2020

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The latest issue looks into the feasibility and status of carbon capture projects and zero CO2 emissions initiatives around the globe. Other feature stories include digitising the supply chain accelerated by COVID-19: the tracking of containers, environmentally friendly tugs with less emissions, and investment in new IoT technology: smart ports, and lots more. Tessa Major of the Brazilian Port of Açu, and Patrick Verhoeven, IAPH Managing Director for Policy & Strategy talk with Ines Nastali abou