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IAPH joins UNCTAD expert meeting on climate change

October 29, 2020

On 27 and 28 October, IAPH Technical Director Antonis Michail joined a virtual expert meeting organised by UNCTAD on climate change adaptation for seaports in support of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Participating in the panel session on decarbonisation of maritime transport, Antonis highlighted the relevant ongoing initiatives of IAPH and the World Ports Sustainability Program. He exchanged views with representatives of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Trans

IAPH presents at humanitarian logistics cluster

October 29, 2020

The Logistics Cluster is the humanitarian logistics coordination mechanism, mandated by the UN General Assembly. Hosted within the UN World Food Programme, the Logistics Cluster is a community of over 700 humanitarian partners including NGO’s, all UN agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The cluster focuses on operational support in humanitarian crises to all humanitarian actors and is completely funded through institutional donor contributions. Both globally and in country the Log

COVID-19 updates (30)

October 26, 2020

Europe and Africa Region Finland Port of Helsinki Oct 23:Passenger traffic quiet at the Port of Helsinki – foreign trade continues Germany Port of Hamburg Oct 22:Economic survey: Bavarian economy overcomes first corona shock Netherland Port of Rotterdam Oct 21:Throughput in first three quarters falls 8.8% short of last year’s total Norway Port of Oslo Oct 20:Color Line to reduce capacity between Oslo and Kiel Spain Port of Barcelona Oct 22:The City Council and the Port o

COVID-19 updates (29)

October 19, 2020

Europe and Africa Region Bergium Port of Antwerp Oct 14:Port of Antwerp: recovery continues Spain Port of Barcelona Oct 16:Traffic at the Port of Barcelona maintains the recovery that began in July America Region Canada Port of Montreal Oct 9:CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA USA Port of Los Angels Oct 14:RECORD SEPTEMBER VOLUME LEADS TO BUSIEST QUARTER EVER AT PORT OF LOS ANGELES Asia and Oceania Region Malaysia Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd. Oct 8:Announcement: Business As

Member Port News

October 16, 2020

In this edition’s round up of member port news, you will find stories from the following IAPH members:- Europe and Africa: San Pedro, Bilbao, Ports of Tenerife, Valencia, Rotterdam, Douala, Hamburg, Nigerian Ports Authority, North Sea Port, Oslo, Amsterdam, Tenerife, Marseille, CaboVerde, Genoa, Cabinda, Algeciras, Ghana, Antalya- America (North and Central/South): Seattle, National Port Administration (Uruguay),Montreal, Los Angeles, San Diego, Cayman Islands- Asia and Oceania: Sri Lanka, Glad

COVID-19 updates (28)

October 12, 2020

Europe and Africa Region Albania Durrës Port Authority Oct 9:Line ferries in nine months transport 563 thousand t of goods Italy Port of Genoa Oct 9:Costa Smeralda, the flagship of the LNG-powered Costa Cruises fleet, will sail tomorrow from the port of Savona Netherland North Sea Port Oct 9:North Sea Port feels reduced impact of Covid-19 crisis month by month Spain Ports of Tenerife Oct 5:The Development Society distinguishes the Port Authority within the framework of the SI

Welcome to a new member port from Israel

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

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

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

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

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

“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