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Welcome! Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board from India

August 14, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Andhra Pradesh state has a 974 km coastline, offering potential as a gateway to South India. Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) is an autonomous government agency responsible for the development and management of ports in Andhra Pradesh state. APMB aims to expand trade and commerce in the state through the modernization of port infrastructure, the development of new ports, and the attracti

Hybrid IAPH Board meeting held in Osaka

July 25, 2025

IAPH Board members gathered for a hybrid meeting on 10 July, the second board gathering of 2025. IAPH president Jens Meier and board members Gene Seroka (VP for America North) and Masaharu Shinohara (VP for Asia, South/West, East & Middle East) participated in person in Osaka, Japan. Board members Vinicius Patel (VP for America, Central & South) and Jacques Vandermeiren (VP for Europe) attended remotely. Jens Meier shared with fellow Board members the priorities for his second term of office as

Sarah Ogier appointed vice chair of C&E committee

July 25, 2025

IAPH is pleased to announce that Sarah Ogier, director of maritime environment & sustainability at thePort of Seattle, has been appointed as vice chair of theClimate and Energytechnical committee of IAPH. Sarah has worked for local governments, NGOs, and consulting firms across the Pacific Northwest of the United States, providing her with extensive expertise in natural resources, decarbonisation, public infrastructure, and utility management. She holds a bachelor's degree in urban and environme

Technical Committees set for 6 October meeting

July 25, 2025

On 6 October, the day prior to its World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan, IAPH will be holding a series of in-person thematic working sessions of its technical committees, addressing key topics of interest. Under the topic of Data Collaboration, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a deep-dive on cybersecurity and on Port Call Optimization. The Climate and Energy committee will address the challenges and opportunities of onboard carbon capture, as well as community perception

ESI set for further revision in light of NZF

July 25, 2025

Followingthe April agreementat MEPC83 on the package of new greenhouse gas emissions reduction regulations – known as the IMO net-zero framework (NZF) – IAPH is further revising the expanded suite of performance modules planned for theEnvironmental Ship Index (ESI). Previously scheduled to come online in 2026, ESI’s revised and expanded offering will now be further adjusted to align with and incorporate the requirements of the IMO NZF and the expectations of the global maritime and port industri

July-August issue of Ports & Harbors available

July 25, 2025

The July-August edition ofPorts & Harborsmagazine isout now, led by a cover story interview with Masaharu Shinohara, executive officer at Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation in Japan and IAPH vice president for Asia (South/West, East and Middle East). In conversation with IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven, Masaharu addresses the key issues facing the Japanese port industry and extends an invitation to all readers to visit Kobe for the IAPHWorld Ports Conferencein October. The projec

#IAPH2025 accommodation: special rates end soon

July 25, 2025

This year’s World Ports Conference in Kobe, Japan will be a busy event, so delegates are advised to arrange their accommodation soon, as well as selecting their options forevening events and port tours. The IAPH has secured special rates for delegates to stay at theHotel Okuraor theHotel Portopia– both in Kobe. These special rates will close in late August, so delegates who require overnight accommodation are advised to book their rooms before this deadline. Spaces are limited at some of the eve

Welcome! Moffatt & Nichol from Spain

July 23, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Moffatt & Nichol has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory and engineering consulting firm specializing in the planning, design, and development of facilities related to marine terminals, ports, harbors, transportation, and freight movement. They also offer services in facility inspection and rehabilitation, and have a strong presence in both public and private sector projects worldwide. For more inform

Welcome! Aon from the UK

July 22, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Aon has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Aon is a global professional services firm that provides insurance brokerage services, risk management, reinsurance brokerage, human capital consulting and retirement and health solutions. As an insurance broker, Aon acts as an intermediary between clients and insurance providers, helping businesses and organizations assess risks and secure appropriate coverage. They also offer strategic advice and data-driven in

Welcome! Lavrio Port Authority S.A. from Greece

July 22, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Lavrio Port Authority S.A. has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Lavrio Port Authority S.A. is a Greek company established in 2001, which converted port funds into public limited companies. It is responsible for the administration, development, and operation of the Lavrio Port Zone. Lavrio Port is considered a port of national and international significance, due to its proximity to Athens International Airport and the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea. It

High-level Rome seminar examines port security

July 15, 2025

A high-level IAPH European seminar on securingcritical port and maritime infrastructure took place this Tuesday in Rome. Held at the initiative of IAPH vice-president for Europe Jacques Vandermeiren (CEO, Port of Antwerp-Bruges) and with the participation of International Chamber of Shippingchairman Emanuele Grimaldi, the event marked an important step in reassessing how to protect such infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, in a context increasingly shaped by strategic competition and

Promoting port decarbonisation in Busan

July 15, 2025

Global initiatives and challenges around port decarbonisation were a central topic at a major forum in Busan, South Korea last week, and IAPH was on hand to provide a global perspective. Managing director Patrick Verhoeven gave a keynote speech on the topic (which can be viewedhere) at the 2025 International Forum on Smart Port Technology and Industry, held on July 3. Patrick was then joined by secretary general Masahiko Furuichi for apanel discussionon the topic that also includedSang-Keun Song