IAPH president Capt K. Subramaniam was invited to attend a session on the geography of trade and the role of supply chains, including ports, during the annual meeting of the UNCTAD Trade and Development Commission, which was held last week at the UNCTAD headquarters in Geneva. In his presentation, Capt Subra discussed the significance of maritime transport for international trade, the changes and evolutions in maritime trade and the role of ports. He emphasised ongoing disruptions in maritime supply chains, their effects and impacts on ports. Among the future challenges, Capt Subra listed protectionism and trade restrictions, digitalisation and automation, energy transition and financing. He concluded his intervention with an overview of IAPH’s strategic priorities and international and regional cooperations. During his stay in Geneva, Capt Subra also joined a dinner of the Propeller Club of Geneva, where he gave a presentation on the key challenges for the sustainable development of ports.
