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January 18, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) has joined the IAPH as an associate member. The VPA is a career-associated organization established on a volunteer basis in 1994. It cooperates and supports developing port personnel’s careers, improving business efficiency, and protecting members’ economic interests in port management, business, and operations. It also collaborates with similar activities of other port associations on such a basis. Website: http://www.vp

The January-February issue of Ports & Harbors is out

January 13, 2022

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In the cover story of the first 2022 issue of Ports & Harbors, lead transport economist at The World Bank Martin Humphreys talks with IAPH managing director Patrick Verhoeven about advancing digitalisation and decarbonisation in ports and on what it takes to give developing countries a fair business opportunity. They look at how The World Bank and IAPH can jointly address challenges developing countries face on these two key areas moving ahead, closingthe gaps on governance, social aspects and o

IAPH collaborates with APEC to offer course on International Port Strategy

January 11, 2022

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Course also counts on collaboration with the University of Antwerp’sCentre for Maritime and Air Transport ManagementandAntwerp Management School The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) is pleased to be contributing again to theAntwerp and Flanders Port Training Center(APEC) online coursefor port professionals on International Port Strategy, with the participation of a diverse mix of experienced senior port experts, academics and global policy makers providing their insights on t

Welcome! Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém from Barzil

December 09, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém, (Pecém Industrial and Port Complex) has joined the IAPH as a regular member. Pecém Industrial and Port Complex is a joint venture formed by the State of Ceará and the Port of Rotterdam. The Pecém Port has a strategic geographical location, closer to the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, it has the only exportation processing zone in operation in Brazil, with complete

Registration for #IAPH2022 #ClosetheGaps is open

November 25, 2021

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TheIAPH 2022 World Ports Conferencehas a new agenda-setting format!The ongoing supply chain crunch has exposed structural weaknesses in various components of maritime supply chains, including ports. #IAPH2022 will bring together leading port stakeholders to #ClosetheGaps in global seaport competitiveness, setting an agenda to raise the performance of the world’s major port regions. Register today for #IAPH2022 to participate in pre-conference regional workshops in February and March and the IAPH

Mr. José Firmo, the Port of Açu, was elected as Vice President for the Central and South Region (2021-2023)

November 11, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that Mr. José Firmo, CEO of the Port of Açu, Brazil, was elected as Vice President for the Central and South America Region by the vote of confidence to fill the vacancy of the position. Based on Article 21 of the IAPH Constitution, he shall take office on November 10, 2021, until Annual General Meeting during the IAPH World Ports Conference in 2023. We hope he will contribute to the activities of the IAPH.

Ashdod Port completed a significant phase in the 500 million shekel project to upgrade Platform 21

October 27, 2021

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Ashdod Port is presently completing one of its more complex operational projects after extensive renovations on the western side of Platform 21. At the end of the process grain ships will be able to unload on the western side the platform. This is part of a significant strategic process, involving an investment of about half a billion shekels in preparation for the upcoming competition, to upgrade Platform 21 and make it deeper so that megaships will be able to dock there. The total length of

Welcome! Mr. Gadi Benmoshe from Israel

October 25, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that Mr. Gadi Benmoshe has joined IAPH as an associate member. He is the Managing director of Marinnovators, offering consulting services focusing on Digital Transformation, Innovation, and Cybersecurity in the Maritime trade Supply Chain. His last role at Israel Ports Development & Assets Company (IPC) was Chief Information Officer. He led the Israeli Port Community System (IPCS), a nationwide PCS, introducing advanced digital solutions to the Israeli maritime trade

Welcome! Sustenuto from Belgium

September 10, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that Sustenuto has joined IAPH as an associate member. Sustenuto provides sustainability consultancy services coaching companies and organizations in developing and implementing corporate social responsibility, organizing training, and conducting policy studies and research, all in the field of sustainability. For more information, please visit the following website. https://www.sustenuto.be/en

Welcome! SINAY from France

September 10, 2021

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We are pleased to announce that SINAY has joined IAPH as an associate member. SINAY provides data-driven applications through one single & amp; all in one cloud-based platform, the Sinay HUB, helping maritime actors reducing their environmental impact and improving their business efficiency. For more information, please visit the following website. https://sinay.ai/en/

AWAKE.AI IS TO PROVIDE VESSEL SCHEDULE ESTIMATES FOR ALL FINNISH PORTS

September 08, 2021

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Sharing news from IAPH Associate member, Awake.AI. Awake.AI won the tender to provide vessel schedule estimates for Finnish ports through Fintraffic Vessel Traffic Services. The new port call schedule service will improve the competitiveness of Finnish maritime logistics, boost the efficiency of port operators’ routine activities, support the development of automation, help to anticipate exceptional circumstances, and reduce environmental emissions. Fintraffic´s Vessel Traffic Services has sign

The September-October issue of Ports & Harbors is out

September 03, 2021

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The cover interview of the September-October issue of your favourite port lifestyle magazine features Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, who spoke to us about the congestion issues the maritime supply chain currently faces and how IAPH and many stakeholders can work together to make the market more resilient. Other highlights in the latest edition of Ports & Harbors include an interview with Robin Li Yubin, deputy general manager of our new member China Merchants Port Ho