NEWS & EVENTS

January 25, 2022

New indicators for port congestion and supply chain disruption The Federal Reserve Bank of New York launched a new Global Supply Chain Pressure Index designed to provide a “bird’s eye view” of supply chain disruptions. The metric suggests that pressures have peaked, although at a historic high. The index integrates 27 variables covering global transportation costs and country-specific supply chain measures and aims to provide a comprehensive summary of potential disruptions affecting global

Member Ports News(25)

January 25, 2022

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region January 5 Port Autonome de Kribi: Operations in the Port of Kribi: Focus on new niches Ports of Cabo Verde: ENAPOR receives visit from Cape Verdean boxer World Boxing Champion January 7 Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahìa de Algeciras: COVID. The Port of Algeciras, OPEN and OPERATIONAL for goods Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Paseo de la Ría in the Port of Huelva will host an innovative restaurant, sports, leisure and business complex Gibraltar Port Au

Major step forward for standardization of ship-shore data exchange – the next step in port call optimization

January 24, 2022

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Milestone inaugural ISO Technical Committee 8 meeting brings together all relevant stakeholders to establish robust standards for administrative and operational data exchange at the ship-shore interface On Wednesday this week the International Taskforce Port Call Optimization got to work on establishing common definitions following the milestone inaugural meeting of theISO Technical Committee 8on technical standards for administrative and operational data last December. The ISO meeting was the

Welcome! ION from the USA

January 20, 2022

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We are pleased to announce that ION has joined the IAPH as an associate member. ION is an innovative, asset-light global technology company that delivers powerful data-driven decision-making offerings to maritime operations and offshore energy markets. Established in 1968, ION has been a leading technology innovator for over 50 years. The firm is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker IO. ION has its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and regional offices worldwide. The c

Welcome! Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) from Vietnam

January 18, 2022

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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

IAPH Insider- April 7, 2022

April 07, 2022

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: This week's Insider highlights with MD Patrick Verhoeven European Commission proposes ban on Russian ships #IAPH2022: FMC's Carl Bentzel joins top speakers' bill #IAPH2022: an amazinglyrich programme awaits you! #IAPH2022: have breakfast with your regional colleagues #IAPH2022: discover how to play Port Endeavor #IAPH2022: vote for your favourite sustainability projects #IAPH2022: P&H poll on closing the gaps Welcome to new members from Ca

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

World Maritime News(25)

January 12, 2022

World Maritime News

Outlook for supply chain disruption in 2022 Early this year, any expectations of easing supply chain congestion and containerized freight rates are too optimistic as the pandemic continues to exert its influence over the sector. Carriers and their customers began their 2021-22 service contract negotiations several months earlier than usual, seeking stability and predictability in an eastbound trans-Pacific trade roiled by supply chain disruptions. With import volumes in the trans-Pacific proj

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

Member Ports News(24)

January 11, 2022

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region December 20 Ports of Cabo Verde: Note: Small Order Center of Porto da Praia and Porto Grande December 21 North Sea Port: Shipping rates and terms and conditions 2022 December 22 Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao: PORT OF BILBAO TRAFFIC ON A CLEAR TREND TOWARDS RECOVERY Baku International Sea Trade Port: A knowledge contest called "Victory" was held for schoolchildren in Baku Port Port Autonome de Conakry: PAC INFO: DG PAC MAKES CONTACT WITH THE DOCKERS

IAPH Insider- February 10, 2022

February 10, 2022

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: This week's Insider highlights with MD Patrick Verhoeven IAPH Harbor Café opens 21 February #IAPH2020 conference agenda is now live #ClosetheGaps pre-conference workshops started New members from Australia, the UK andthe Netherlands IAPH 2022 membership directory published IAPH automation group starts on 1 March Final countdown for the 2022 IAPH Sustainability Awards IAPH will join TPM2022 in Long Beach IADC sustainable dredging course f

World Maritime News(24)

December 22, 2021

World Maritime News

Supply chain disruption risk in 2022 The fundamental structural market vulnerabilities that had led to so much disruption this year remain in place, according to Drewry head of supply chain advisers Philip Damas. On top of this, however, shippers faced four other key risks in the year ahead. Key among these is the chance of another dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and US west coast port employers when the two parties renegotiate their labor agreement. Despite eff