April 05, 2021
Europe and Africa Region Italy Port of Genoa Apr 1:Traffic trend – February 2021 America Region Asia and Oceania Region China Guangzhou Port Apr 1:High efficiency in epidemic prevention and control, never forgetting the original intention to help enterprises Japan Tokyo Port Terminal Corporation Apr 1:Reopen of Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Tokyo Metropolitan Government Apr 2:Financial Support for Measures against Covid-19 at Port Business Zone
April 01, 2021
This month, IAPH welcomes two new colleagues, injecting young talent from Scotland and South Africa into the team. Rhona Macdonald (MSc Sustainability and Environmental Studies, 2020) will join as Policy and IMO Liaison Officer with a dual role, dividing her work between IAPH and our associate memberBritish Ports Association (BPA). She will be based at the BPA offices in central London. Also qualified with a Master of Arts in International Business and Modern Languages, Rhona has worked as a Sus
March 31, 2021
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/
March 29, 2021
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/
March 29, 2021
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
March 24, 2021
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
March 22, 2021
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
March 16, 2021
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!
March 15, 2021
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
March 11, 2021
TIPC is having its 9th Anniversary, the master of sand painting, Mr. Ming-da Chuang, depicts a vivid story of Taiwan ports with streamlines of sand.You can see a World in a Grain of sand, and evolution in a glimpse of a port. To see a World in a Grain of Sand, And Heaven in a Wild Flower,Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.-- Auguries of Innocence by William Blak
March 08, 2021
Europe and Africa Region Cote d’Ivoire Port Autonome de San Pedro Mar 1:Fight against COVID-19: ITF gives donations to the Port Community of San Pedro America Region Canada Port of Vancouver Mar 1:Strong 2020 cargo volumes show resiliency of the Port of Vancouver and port industries during a challenging year USA Port of Seattle Mar 4:Port Marks One-Year Milestone in COVID-19 Response Mar 3:Port Announces 2021 Tourism Grant Recipients Asia and Oceania Region China Port of Guan
March 03, 2021
Following the Board of Directors approval of the terms, the Port of Ashdod has entered an agreement to purchase 5 new advanced STS cranes for a total cost of ILS 240M. The ZPMC cranes will be used in the semi-automated container terminal on Pier 21 East, which is currently being retrofitted to accommodate 24,000 TEU mega-ships by deepening the channel and reinforcing the pier. The Ashdod Port Company is happy to announce that after extensive negotiations it has reached an agreement with ZP
