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Welcome! ABL Group (NZ) Ltd from New Zealand

February 17, 2026

We are pleased to announce that ABL Group (NZ) Ltd has joined the IAPH as an associate member. ABL Group (NZ) Ltd is the New Zealand arm of ABL Group ASA, a global consultancy group of companies delivering technical solutions that advance safety and sustainability across the renewables, maritime, and oil & gas sectors. ABL Group (NZ) Ltd provides marine engineering and consulting services, including technical advisory, surveying, ports and harbors consultancy, and marine warranty and casualty

Welcome! Mogadishu Port Authority from Somalia

February 17, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Mogadishu Port Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Mogadishu Port, located in Somalia’s capital city, stands as the nation’s largest and most strategically important seaport. Serving as Somalia’s primary maritime gateway, it plays a vital role in facilitating trade and supporting economic activity across the Horn of Africa. As a versatile, multi‑purpose facility, the port accommodates a broad spectrum of cargo types, including containerized g

#IAPH2026 webinar series launched

February 06, 2026

IAPH and Mercator Media are excited to announce the#IAPH2026 webinar series, leading up to theWorld Ports Conferencetaking place in London in November! Following the format of last year’s inaugural series, each edition is a deep-dive into one of the hottest topics in the port sector, explored by an expert panel – a taster of what to expect at the association’s conference at Olympia, November 3-6. Co-organised by IAPH and Mercator Media, each webinar covers one of the six areasofinterest of theWo

January IAPH Harbor Cafés now open all hours

February 06, 2026

Two insightful online Harbor Cafés were held in late January exclusively for IAPH members, and both sessions are now available to access on demand. Thefirst session(held 27 January) focused on the Europe and the Americas regions, while thesecond session(held 28 January) focused on Africa, Asia and Oceania. During both events, IAPH members listened to IAPH'sre-elected presidentJens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, outlinehis manifesto and four key themes for his next two-year term. Regional

Help complete IAPH’s picture of global port sustainability

February 06, 2026

IAPH member representatives are urged to complete the Association’s annualsustainability and market survey, and to update member directory information about their ports, ahead of the submission deadline of Friday 20 February. Completing this essential process is easier than ever –for those members who completed the survey in 2025, most of the answers will be pre-populated and can be modified easily. The annual survey and update are essential for IAPH to be able to tailor its products, events and

Build your knowledge and network in Singapore

February 06, 2026

IAPH members are invited to register for the 2026 Technical Committee Days,held in Singapore, 22-24 April at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. Viathis link, you can view the agenda, which outlinesallData Collaboration,Risk and Resilience,Climate & Energy, Planning, Operations and Finance, and Cruise committee sessions; you can alsocomplete your registration, plan your schedule and view suggested hotels. Networking receptions will be held on Wednesday 22 April and Thursday 23 April. In

ADB collaboration advances in Tokyo

February 06, 2026

IAPH’sMoUwith the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yielded further progress earlier this week, with the visit of a senior ADB representative to the IAPH Tokyo head office and to the Port of Tokyo. Yeşim Elhan-Kayalar, advisor, Office of the chief economist and director general of the Economic Research and Development Impact Department,visited IAPH’s office, where she met with Ichio Motono, vice president for Asia, South/West, East & Middle East, and Masahiko Furuichi, secretary general of IAPH. Yeşi

Welcome! Dubai Port Authority from the UAE

February 04, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Dubai Port Authority has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Dubai Ports Authority is the government authority responsible for the strategic governance and oversight of Dubai's ports, focusing on three key functional areas: ・Regulatory Oversight: Setting industry policies and managing corporate licensing. ・Infrastructure Management: Serving as the landlord authority to optimize port assets and long-term strategic planning. ・Security & Safety: Execut

Welcome! HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH from Germany

January 29, 2026

We are pleased to announce that HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH has joined the IAPH as an associate member. HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA). Operating internationally as an independent consultancy, HPC specializes in ports, terminals, and maritime logistics. Headquartered in Hamburg, the company advises port authorities, terminal operators, governments, and private sector clients on port development, terminal operations,

IAPH needs to hear from you! 

January 23, 2026

It’s time for IAPH member representatives to complete the Association’s annualsustainability and market survey, and to update member directory information about their ports. The annual survey and update allow IAPH to tailor its products, events and strategy to better serve the needs of its membership, as theglobal voice of ports. Completing the survey and updating the membership directory is easier than ever. For those members who completed the survey in 2025, most of the answers will be pre-pop

Register to join your colleagues in Singapore

January 23, 2026

Registration is open for the IAPH 2026 Technical Committee Days, which will be held in Singapore, 22-24 April at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. Viathis link, members can complete their registration, view the full agenda for the event and plan their schedule, as well as view suggested hotels.Members can expectData Collaborationcommittee sessions focused on emerging technologies such as drones and digital twins, as well as Port Call Optimisation and data exchange, cybersecurity, and

Reminder: join our Harbor Cafés next week

January 23, 2026

This is a final reminder that on 27 January at 17.00 CET / 08.00 PST (open to Europe and the Americas) and 28 January at 09.00 CET / 17.00 JST (open to Africa, Asia and Oceania), all IAPH members are cordially invited to listen to IAPH’sre-elected presidentJens Meier, CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, as he explains his manifesto and four key overarching themes proposed for his next two-year term. Regional VPs from theIAPH boardwill also take part, outlining the priorities for their regions in th

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