NEWS & EVENTS

June 26, 2024

Europe and Africa Region 7-Jun The National Ports Agency, Morocco: Inauguration of the “CHENGDU-EUROPE-AFRICA” multimodal logistics corridor: a major milestone for Sino-Moroccan trade 11-Jun Port Esbjerg: New charging point for electric trucks at Esbjerg Harbor creates joy 13-Jun Port of Antwerp-Bruges: One of Europe’s largest public charging hubs for electric heavy duty vehicles opens in Antwerp port area Port of Amsterdam: Successful tests against underwater smuggling in the N

World Maritime News (82)

June 26, 2024

World Maritime News

Port congestion spreads to northern Europe The container port congestion focused mainly on Asia and the western Mediterranean has begun to spread to northern Europe, with fears that strikes in Germany will exacerbate the situation. “Global port congestion continued to rise over the past week, with over 2.4m teu of vessel capacity waiting at anchorages as of 16 June, of which 60% is in Asia. Overall congestion is at an 18-month high, with a further escalation expected following the declaration o

Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena

June 20, 2024

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IAPH is co-signatory to this statement initiated by the International Chamber of Shipping The shipping community is appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red Sea. We utterly condemn these assaults which directly contravene the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation. Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and loved ones of the sea

Welcome! Sawayama and Co. Ltd. from Japan

June 17, 2024

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We are pleased to announce that Sawayama and Co. Ltd. has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Sawayama and Co. Ltd. is a shipping agent and customs broker in Nagasaki Port, one of the oldest ports in Japan. The company provides shipping companies with comprehensive support for entering and departing Nagasaki Port swiftly and safely. In addition, with decades of experience as a certified customs broker, the company takes care of shippers’ customs clearance quickly, regardless of the kind

IAPH commissions study of energy-related port investments

June 14, 2024

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IAPH has commissioned a study to investigate energy-related port investments in developing countries. Ahead of the next Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) at the IMO, the association expects exploratory discussions to take place at the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the topic of a market-based measure. As a contribution to this process, IAPH has commissioned a study that will look at identifying potential energy-related investments that will be require

#IAPH2024 webinars to discuss future energy provision for ports

June 14, 2024

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As ports seek to decarbonise their operations, their demand for sustainable electrical power is set to rise exponentially. Onshore power consumption at berth, vehicle and truck charging facilities and expanding rail infrastructure is already putting pressure on grids supplying ports. Further offshore wind, solar, wave and regasification operations will require new infrastructure as will storage, bunkering and seaborne transportation of low density, liquified low- and zero-carbon fuels. With thes

#IAPH2024: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Senior VP confirmed

June 14, 2024

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Mary Carmen Barrios, Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Senior Vice President for Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring Operations, has been confirmed as a speaker at the2024 IAPH World Ports Conference; she will bring a unique perspective to the challenges of reaching net zero within an integrated logistics and supply chain. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a market leader in providing end-to-end distribution services for cars, rolling equipment and breakbulk cargo, operating 128 vessels and seven marine terminals w

Over 70 entries submitted for #IAPH2024 Sustainability Awards

June 14, 2024

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Marking the online submission of more than 70 projects from over 50 different member ports along with their partners and associate members, IAPH would like to pass on its sincere thanks to all participants for their efforts in putting together their entries for theIAPH 2024 Sustainability Awards. The database will now reach a total of over 400 best practices by global ports which integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their businesses. Once the submissions have been processed, all

Latest container port efficiency ratings revealed

June 14, 2024

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The latest edition of the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023 –a comprehensive report that ranks 405 global container ports based on efficiency – was released earlier this month. A collaborative effort between The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the CPPI is a tool for stakeholders in the global trading system and supply chains to understand the impact of global maritime shifts on port performance and economic development. The rankings in the latest edition of the CPPI

Energy transition insights for IAPH at GreenTech

June 14, 2024

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IAPH Insider 13, June 2024

June 14, 2024

IAPH Insider

This edition covers: This week’s Insider highlight with Rhona Macdonald IAPH commissions study of energy-related port investments #IAPH2024 webinars to discuss future energy provision for ports #IAPH2024: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Senior VP confirmed Over 70 entries submitted for #IAPH2024 Sustainability Awards Energy transition insights for IAPH at GreenTech Knowledge-sharing and networking at Posidonia Latest container port efficiency ratings revealed Putting sustainability in c

Member Ports News(77)

June 13, 2024

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region 28-May Port of Bergen: Three cruise ships on shore power for the first time 31-May North Sea Port: Freepoint Eco-Systems enters into an agreement with North Sea Port for a plastic recycling facility in Europe 5-Jun bremenports GmbH & Co. KG: PORT EXPANSION IS A NATIONAL TASK – WITHOUT FUNCTIONING PORTS THERE CAN BE NO ENERGY TRANSITION 6-Jun Hamburg Port Authority: Decarbonising truck traffic 7-Jun Port of Rotterdam Authority (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam