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IAPH Welcomes Kiribati Ports Authority from Kiribati

September 25, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Kiribati Ports Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA) is Kiribati's national port authority, responsible for managing the country’s principal ports and ensuring the efficient, safe, and secure movement of international cargo and vessels. KPA operates the ports of Betio (Tarawa) and Kiritimati and serves as a key facilitator of trade and economic development in Kiribati. For more information, please visit the

TC Days preliminary agenda revealed – register now!

September 18, 2026

The next IAPH Technical Committee Day will take place at the Hilton London Olympia on 2 November, the day before the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference. This is a full day, in-person-only event, with nine technical sessions across three parallel streams, coveringthe hottest topics of the IAPH work program, followed by respective meetings of the three main technical committees on Climate and Energy, Data Collaboration and Risk and Resilience. The preliminary agenda has been released and IAPH member

ESI and EPI to operate under IAPH umbrella

September 18, 2026

From January 2027, the Environmental Port Index (EPI) and IAPH’s Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will operate as complementary modules under the IAPH umbrella, thanks to an agreement signed between EPI and OceanScore, the administrator of ESI. This combination will give ports and shipowners a more coherent way to measure and reward cleaner shipping, via OceanScore's shared and scalable technical platform. The framework is anchored in an operating agreement between EPI and OceanScore and a coopera

IAPH Sustainability Awards: choose your winners!

September 18, 2026

You have until midnight on Friday 2 October to select your favourite finalists for the 2026 Sustainability Awards! Eighteen shortlisted projects have been selected by the independent expert jury, coveringthe six areas of interest of the IAPHWorld Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP). The public vote to decide thewinners is openand can be viewed here. These outstanding projects were chosen from a list of 66 eligible entries by an expert jury, and scored based upon the agreedevaluation criteria. Yo

More iconic #IAPH2026 excursions announced

September 18, 2026

The IAPH World Ports Conference 2026 promises to convene senior port professionals from across the world for high-level dialogue among their peers and customers, but those experiences won’t be confined to the conference hall. The programme for day 4 of the conference (Friday 6 November) offers unparalleled opportunities to explore London’s maritime past and present, including a newly announced site tour of DP World London Gateway and a cultural tour of the National Maritime Museum. Spaces are ve

#IAPH2026: preparing ports for an uncertain future

September 18, 2026

The theme for the IAPH World Ports Conference 2026, held 3-6 November at Olympia, London, is port leadership for a brave new world – plenary sessions during the conference will provide delegates with the key insights they'll need to find competitive advantages in a rapidly realigning world. On Day 1 (3 November), ‘Shipping Market Review and Outlook’ will provide delegates with an essential briefing on the forces influencing global shipping markets and their implications for ports worldwide. Draw

#IAPH2026 port security webinar available on demand

September 18, 2026

The latest #IAPH2026 webinaris available on demand, taking attendees on a tour of 'the new frontiers of port security'. You can view it here. As the maritime threat landscape evolves, port authorities face an increasingly complex range of risks, from #cyberattacks and drone activity to sophisticated #smuggling operations, all while keeping global trade moving. Hear from IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, joined byIne Van Wymersch, national drug commissioner at theFederal Government of Bel

IAPH Welcomes Darwin Port Operations from Australia

September 14, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Darwin Port Operations has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Darwin Port Operations operates the Port of Darwin, Australia's northern gateway to Asia. The company provides port, marine and logistics services supporting international trade, energy and resources projects, cruise tourism, and government and naval vessel visits. For more information, please visit the following website. https://darwinport.com.au/

Sustainability Awards finalists revealed – vote now!

September 04, 2026

The finalists in the six areas of interest of the IAPHWorld Ports Sustainability Program(WPSP) for the 2026 Sustainability Awards have been announced, andthe public vote to decide thewinners isopen. Eighteen shortlisted projects have been selected by the independent expert jury and can be viewedhere. These outstanding projects were chosen from a list of 66 eligible entries by anexpert jury, and scored based upon the agreedevaluation criteria.The outcome of the public vote (30%), together with th

ISPS Code: make your voice heard with IAPH

September 04, 2026

Ahead of a discussion to be held during the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meeting in London later this year, IAPH has been asked by the IMO Secretariat to seek the views of its members on whether, and how, member states should amend or revise the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. In order to ensure the collective voice of the world’s ports is heard in this discussion, IAPH has createda survey, responses to which will be analysed and which will inform the development of

Register today for #IAPH2026 port security webinar

September 04, 2026

The latest instalment in the#IAPH2026 webinar seriestakes placeSept 9 (17:00 CEST / 08:00 PDT). 'New Frontiers of Port Security' sees IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven joined byIne Van Wymersch, national drug commissioner at theFederal Government of Belgium, Nick Parnham, chief of the Office of Maritime Cybersecurity for the United States Coast Guard and Øistein Kaarbo, maritime director at the Port of Narvik. The panel will discuss practical guidance on how to keep the supply chain safe

#IAPH2026: get set for cutting edge debate

September 04, 2026

In line with thethemeof this year’s IAPH World Ports Conference –Port leadership for a brave new world– plenary sessions at the London event will offer delegates an insight into critical conversations happening right now in maritime c-suites across the globe. On4 Novemberat 14.30 GMT, an expert panel will explore AI-powered maritime intelligence to strengthen resilience of port operations. How can AI-powered maritime intelligence, collaborative optimisation, and just-in-time arrival coordination