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Join our technical committee day in Kobe

September 05, 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. The sessions will be held atHotel Ōkura(pictured below) andall interested regular and associate members are encouraged to register their attendance at the sessions by completing theregistration form. A draft agenda can be viewedhere. Under the topic of Data Collaboration, participants will ha

#IAPH2025: port resilience amid global pressure

September 05, 2025

Delegates will gain timely insights into how ports can navigate growing uncertainty in global trade at #IAPH2025 in Kobe this October. With shifting trade dynamics, rising geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating tariffs shaping the first half of 2025, ports are under pressure to remain agile amidst disrupted cargo flows. In afireside chaton the afternoon of 7 October, Gene Seroka, executive director of Port of Los Angeles and IAPHregional VP for North America, will join James Baker of Lloyd's Lis

Countdown to #IAPH2025: closing the gaps

September 05, 2025

Havingreimaginedthe Antwerp edition of the IAPH World Ports Conference as an online event, IAPH rescheduled the following edition to May 2022. Meanwhile, the association moved to expand its membership outreach channels and social media engagement while making significant institutional changes. It was reorganised around a set of three leadingtechnical committeesand it also saw the organisational incorporation of theEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI); the IAPH Insider biweekly newsletter also madeits

Welcome! POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd from Malaysia

September 03, 2025

We are pleased to announce that POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd has joined the IAPH as a regular member. POIC Logistics Sdn Bhd operates and manages port infrastructure at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Lahad Datu in Sabah. The company is responsible for managing the port infrastructure at POIC Lahad Datu, which includes dry and liquid bulk terminals, a barge landing area, and a container terminal. The company aims to be a regional logistics hub for vegetable oils, fertilizers, general logist

Welcome! Port of Cork Company from Ireland

September 02, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Port of Cork Company has joined the IAPH as a regular member. The Port of Cork Company is a state-owned commercial port located in Cork, Ireland, and is one of the country’s most important maritime gateways. It operates a wide range of shipping services, including container, bulk, and cruise traffic. The port supports all six shipping modes (lift-on/lift-off, roll-on/roll-off, liquid bulk, dry bulk, breakbulk, and cruise), making it a versatile hub for internat

Welcome! Barbados Port Inc. from Barbados

August 19, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Barbados Port Inc. has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is the government-owned entity responsible for managing the Port of Bridgetown, the primary seaport in Barbados. Initially formed in 1979 as the Barbados Port Authority, it was restructured and renamed Barbados Port Inc. in 2003. BPI regulates shipping into Barbados and manages cargo and cruise operations at the Port of Bridgetown. The port of Bridgetown handles various types

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