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Technical Committee Days attract record attendance

May 01, 2026

A record number of members attendedthe 2026 IAPH Technical Committee Days last week at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The ‘TC’ Days – opened by Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India – were held 22-24 April and attracted attendees from across the globe, with notable delegations from India, West and Central Africa and Australia. After an opening plenary session that explored the results of the 2026 IAPHWorld Ports Tra

IAPH & WEF explore people-positive port strategies

May 01, 2026

As part of its Technical Committee Days program, IAPH joined forces with theWorld Economic Forum(WEF) to explore current practices, challenges and opportunities in developing nature and people-positive port strategies. More than 60 participants from ports and port community stakeholders attended the dedicated joint technical workshop that took place in Singapore on the morning of Thursday 23 April. Following initial contributions by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the ports of Barc

Catherine Chow joins IAPH as regional development director

May 01, 2026

IAPH is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Chow as regional development director for Greater China. A seasoned executive with extensive multicultural experience spanning global corporations and China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Catherine leads her own public relations and marketing consultancy, specialising in supporting enterprises within the maritime and supply chain sectors. She has served in various senior executive roles, including senior consultant at China Merchants

Last chance to register for #IAPH2026 URN webinar

May 01, 2026

There is less than a week to go until IAPH's latest free topicalwebinar, this time focused on the subject of underwater radiated noise (URN). On Wednesday 6 May (17.00 CEST / 08.00 PDT), join IAPH technical director Antonis Michail and an expert panel comprisingCheryl Ng, ECHO program specialist – collaborative initiatives at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority,Rachel Aronson, program director for Quiet Soundand Eduardo Ramos, senior data analyst at OceanScore. There is still little understandin

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