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ESI technical advisory group makes progress in Hamburg

May 01, 2026

TheEnvironmental Ship Index(ESI) technical advisory group met in-person in Hamburg 16-17 April to focus on two main agenda items: the technical alignment between the ESI and theEnvironmental Port Index(EPI) approaches for evaluating actual emissions from cruise vessels at berth, and the revision of the core new ESI formula to be implemented from January 2027. Over the two days, colleagues from the ports of Amsterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, Hamburg, HAROPA, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York /

#IAPH2026 – book your accommodation 

May 01, 2026

If you’re planning to attend the IAPH World Ports Conference 2026, held 3-6 November at Olympia London, now is the time tosecure your delegate placeandbook your accommodation. At #IAPH2026, global port and shipping leaders will gather to tackle the sector’sbiggest questions: how can ports remain ambitious amid rising protectionism, trade war, armed conflict and economic uncertainty? Members are encouraged to explore accommodation options near this year’s venue, Olympia, on the conference website

Welcome! Consorcio Interoceánico de Guatemala S. A. from Guatemala

April 28, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Consorcio Interoceánico de Guatemala S. A. has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Consorcio Interoceánico de Guatemala S.A. is a private Guatemalan consortium promoting the development of the Guatemalan Interoceanic Corridor, a large‑scale logistics and infrastructure initiative linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans across Guatemala. The project proposes a 372‑kilometer multimodal corridor integrating deep‑water ports, railways, highways, and supporting

Welcome! Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso from Chile

April 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV) is a state-owned Chilean port authority responsible for the administration, development, and long-term planning of the Port of Valparaíso. It owns the port infrastructure and operates under a landlord model, granting concessions to private terminal operators while coordinating maritime and landside logistics. EPV’s mission focuses on improving competitivenes

Welcome! Terramar Inspection & Trading SAC from Peru

April 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Terramar Inspection & Trading SAC has joined the IAPH as an associate member. Terramar Inspection & Trading SAC is a Peru-based company headquartered in Lima that provides inspection, certification, consultancy, and training services, mainly for the oil & gas, maritime, port, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third‑party inspections, quality and quantity certification, risk and environmental studies, and safety training, suppor

IAPH World Ports Tracker 2026 available now 

April 23, 2026

The survey results of IAPH’s most-engaged ports have been analysed in the latest version of the IAPH World Ports Tracker 2026 – Sustainability and Market Trends, written by Professors Theo Notteboomand Thanos Pallisof the IAPH Risk and Resilience technical committee. This work builds on the comprehensive upgrade of the World Ports Tracker undertaken in 2025, allowing insightful comparative analysis between the two editions. Together, the responding ports from IAPH’s membership handle more than

Welcome! Dublin Port Company from Ireland

April 22, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Dublin Port Company has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Dublin Port Company (DPC) is the state‑owned body responsible for managing and developing Dublin Port, Ireland’s largest and busiest port. The port plays a vital role in international trade, handling major volumes of container, bulk, and roll‑on/roll‑off cargo. DPC operates commercially, maintaining port infrastructure and ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations that support Ireland

#IAPH2026 webinar series: register for a URN deep dive

April 17, 2026

Registration isnow openfor the third in this year’s series of#IAPH2026 webinars, counting down to the IAPH World Port Conference in London this November. On Wednesday 6 May (17.00 CEST / 08.00 PDT) join IAPH technical director Antonis Michail as he tackles the topic of underwater radiated noise (URN) with an expert panel. Antonis will be joined by Cheryl Ng, ECHO program specialist – collaborative initiatives at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,Rachel Aronson, program director for Quiet Sound

More #IAPH2026 speakers announced

April 17, 2026

Further speakers have been confirmed for the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference – the leading global business gathering of port professionals. In addition to keynote speaker, author and broadcasterTim Marshall, #IAPH2026 will welcome David Loosley, CEO and secretary general of BIMCO, Johannah Christensen, CEO of Global Maritime Forum, Alexander Prokopakis, executive director at the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and Jonson Cox, chair of the Port of London Authority – theheadline

IAPH to co-host regional forum in Montevideo

April 17, 2026

IAPH has teamed up with OAS-CIP (Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States) and IAPH member the National Ports Administration of Uruguay in Montevideo to organise aregional forumon port sustainability and innovation, held 11–12 May. There are planned workshops on all major IAPH products developed by the technical committees as well as a session ofPort Endeavorgameplay, all of which will be conducted in Spanish. The forum rekindles the MoU and working relationship b

Final agenda available for the Technical Committee Days

April 17, 2026

Registration for the IAPH Technical Committee Days, held in person during 22–24 April in Singapore, has closed and thefinal agendais available, with detailed information on speakers and session content. Parallel thematic sessions take place on every day of the event, withWärtsilä providing sponsorship for sessions inthe Data Collaboration / Risk & Resilience stream. During the sessions, Wärtsilä will explore how the company's 'human-centric' approach to digital solutions across the ecosystem of

Early Bird registration opens for #IAPH2026

April 03, 2026

Registration isofficially openfor the 2026 IAPH World Ports Conference – the leading global business gathering of port professionals. IAPH members are invited to take advantage of the Early Bird rate, which will be available until 31May. #IAPH2026 will convene senior port professionals from across the world in London – the intelligence hub of global shipping – for four days of high-level dialogue among shipowners, investment banks, cargo owners, insurers, regulators, thought leaders and provider

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