NEWS & EVENTS

April 01, 2021

Ports prepare for Suez surge Ever Given（Flag Panama Built 2018 20,388TEU GRT 220,940）land around 0540 GMT 24 March 6NM north of the south entrance of the Suez Canal and refloated 29 March and Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chairman Osama Rabie told reporters that 113 ships were expected to transit the canal in both directions by early morning 30 March. Attention is now turning to the surge of imports that are due to arrive at Europe’s shores as vessels begin to transit the canal. Terminals will ex

Welcome to new members！

March 31, 2021

News

China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a new member port from China (Dr Bai JingTao, President). Headquartered in Hong Kong, it operates container terminals in Shenzhen (Shekou, Chiwan and Mawan), Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan. Its overseas container terminals include those in Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Djibouti, Turkey, etc. The company also operates bonded logistics parks, airfreight terminals, etc. http://www.cmport.com.hk/en/

Member Port News (7)

March 30, 2021

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region Ashdod Port Company Ltd.: The Ambassador of India to Israel visited the port of Ashdod to examine possibilities for cooperation March 15 Antwerp Port Authority: New top sports partnership March 16 Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao: ARATRAIN STARTS ITS RAIL SERVICE WITH THE PORT OF BILBAO Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Huelva Port Authority awards the Telecommunications Service to enhance its cybersecurity and emergency response Hamburg Port Authority:

Tomakomai Port will newly participate in the IAPH ESI program!

March 29, 2021

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IAPH Regular member, Tomakomai Port will newly participate in the ESI (Environmental Ship Index) program as Incentive Provider from 1st April 2021. 15% of the port entry fee will be exempted for vessels with their ESI score of 30 or higher. Since 1 January, ESI isadministeredby the Green Award Foundation, on behalf of IAPH. More information about ESI is available from below link. https://www.environmentalshipindex.org/

COVID-19 updates (13)

March 29, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Germany Bremenports Mar 22:MOBILE WORK AND NEW CAREER PORTAL Port of Hamburg Mar 22:Greening the Fleet – Actions and Potentials in the Inland Waterway and Short Sea Shipping Transport Sector Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 24:Covid-19 Enforcement Officers on Duty Norway Port of Oslo Mar 24:Suspicion of infection on ships America Region Panama Panama Maritime Authority Mar 22:AMP EXHIBITS AT IMO SEMINAR, RESPONSE OFFERED BY PANAMA TO PEOPL

Welcome to new members!

March 24, 2021

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Mr. Kurt Beckett of Seattle, WA, USA, is a new Associate member (Class E). He is not new to the industry and to the IAPH, as he worked for the Port of Seattle and the Northwest Seaport Alliance in the recent past. Welcome aboard, Kurt! Maritime Policy Bureau (MPB) is a new Associate member (Class D) from Panama (Mr. Jorge Barakat, President). The company offers consultancy and analytical services to those in energy, environment, port, transport and logistics sectors who need more focused mana

COVID-19 updates (12)

March 22, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Albania Durres Port Authority Mar 19:Restrictions due to pandemic continue impact on passenger shipping Finland Port of Helsinki Mar 17:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 18:Service at the Licensing and Testing Office in Gozo to resume Spain Port of Barcelona Mar 18:The consul of Japan visits the Port of Barcelona Port of Huelva Mar 16:The Huelva Port Authority awards the Telecommunications Service to

World Maritime News (6)

March 18, 2021

World Maritime News

Biden’s U$ 1.9trn stimulus package will boost trade to US despite sky-high rates US imports from Asia in February jumped 27.3 percent year over year to register a seventh consecutive month of double-digit growth with no signs of slowing. The U$ 1.9 trillion stimulus package which includes one-time direct payments of up to U$ 1400 per person and jobless aid of U$ 300 a week will deliver another shot in the arm for consumer demand. Global Port Tracker, published monthly by the National Retail Fe

IAPH Insider – 18 March 2021

March 18, 2021

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: MSC chief to speak at World Ports Conference Don't miss today's webinar on diversity and innovation! Our next regional webinar travelsto Africa Last chance to submit projects for Sustainability Awards New report on resilient port transformations IAPH to take part in Small Cells World Summit 2021 IMO to expand its portfolio of global and regional projects EMSA organises workshop on shore-side electricity Member Port News World Maritime

Member Port News (6)

March 16, 2021

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region March 1 Port Autonome de San Pedro: Fight against COVID-19: ITF gives donations to the Port Community of San Pedro Port of Göteborg AB: Workplace accident with fatal outcome at Torshamnspiren March 2 Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Huelva Port Authority promotes concessions for more than 100 million euros in public-private collaboration Freeport of Riga Authority: The competitiveness of the Port of Riga is strengthened by unique and innovative technolo

Upcoming webinar on 18 March

March 16, 2021

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Upcoming webinar on 18 March which will discuss how ports can leverage diversity to propel innovation. Speakers include Flor and Despina as well as Taha Riani (managing partner of Allyens – a marketing agency specialised in diversity and inclusion) and Bhavini Bhikabhai (People Officer Europe and Russia at DP World). You will find all details here: https://www.worldportsconference.com/webinars/index.html - please register and kindly distribute through your networks!

COVID-19 updates (11)

March 15, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Finland Port of Helsinki Mar 12:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Mar 11:Port of Helsinki Annual Report 2020 published – Ensuring Finland’s security of supply Germany Jade Weser Port Mar 10:And the winner is … Wilhelmshaven! Italy Port of Genoa Mar 10:Traffic trend – January 2021 Kenya Port of Mombasa Feb 25:Port of Mombasa records minimum vessel delays Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 9:Temporary closure of the Licensing and Tes