NEWS & EVENTS

April 12, 2021

Europe and Africa Region Albania Durres Port Authority Apr 6:APD / Port Security Force employees vaccinated Finland Port of Helsinki Apr 6:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Spain Valencia Port Apr 6:Aportem multiplied its budget in 2020 to help those most affected by the crisis America Region Asia and Oceania Region China Port of Shenzhen China Merchants Port Holdings Apr 9:China Merchants Group Lends a Helping Hand for Countries of the “Belt & Road” Initiative in th

COVID-19 updates (14)

April 05, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Italy Port of Genoa Apr 1:Traffic trend – February 2021 America Region Asia and Oceania Region China Guangzhou Port Apr 1:High efficiency in epidemic prevention and control, never forgetting the original intention to help enterprises Japan Tokyo Port Terminal Corporation Apr 1:Reopen of Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Tokyo Metropolitan Government Apr 2:Financial Support for Measures against Covid-19 at Port Business Zone

IAPH Insider – 1 April 2021

April 01, 2021

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: How has the Suez Canal blockade affected your port? Hapag Lloyd CEO to join Africa session at #IAPH2021 Early Bird rates #IAPH2021 extended till 9 April Spotlight on bunkering ports at our next webinar China Merchantsandnew associate members join IAPH Welcome to new colleagues Rhona and Sisangile Does your port restrict use of open-loop scrubbers? New IAPH submissions for forthcoming IMO sessions IMO calls for Maritime Single Window port

Welcome to new colleagues Rhona and Sisangile

April 01, 2021

News

This month, IAPH welcomes two new colleagues, injecting young talent from Scotland and South Africa into the team. Rhona Macdonald (MSc Sustainability and Environmental Studies, 2020) will join as Policy and IMO Liaison Officer with a dual role, dividing her work between IAPH and our associate memberBritish Ports Association (BPA). She will be based at the BPA offices in central London. Also qualified with a Master of Arts in International Business and Modern Languages, Rhona has worked as a Sus

World Maritime News (7)

April 01, 2021

World Maritime News

Ports prepare for Suez surge Ever Given（Flag Panama Built 2018 20,388TEU GRT 220,940）land around 0540 GMT 24 March 6NM north of the south entrance of the Suez Canal and refloated 29 March and Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chairman Osama Rabie told reporters that 113 ships were expected to transit the canal in both directions by early morning 30 March. Attention is now turning to the surge of imports that are due to arrive at Europe’s shores as vessels begin to transit the canal. Terminals will ex

Welcome to new members！

March 31, 2021

News

China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a new member port from China (Dr Bai JingTao, President). Headquartered in Hong Kong, it operates container terminals in Shenzhen (Shekou, Chiwan and Mawan), Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan. Its overseas container terminals include those in Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Djibouti, Turkey, etc. The company also operates bonded logistics parks, airfreight terminals, etc. http://www.cmport.com.hk/en/

Member Port News (7)

March 30, 2021

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region Ashdod Port Company Ltd.: The Ambassador of India to Israel visited the port of Ashdod to examine possibilities for cooperation March 15 Antwerp Port Authority: New top sports partnership March 16 Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao: ARATRAIN STARTS ITS RAIL SERVICE WITH THE PORT OF BILBAO Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Huelva Port Authority awards the Telecommunications Service to enhance its cybersecurity and emergency response Hamburg Port Authority:

Tomakomai Port will newly participate in the IAPH ESI program!

March 29, 2021

News

IAPH Regular member, Tomakomai Port will newly participate in the ESI (Environmental Ship Index) program as Incentive Provider from 1st April 2021. 15% of the port entry fee will be exempted for vessels with their ESI score of 30 or higher. Since 1 January, ESI isadministeredby the Green Award Foundation, on behalf of IAPH. More information about ESI is available from below link. https://www.environmentalshipindex.org/

COVID-19 updates (13)

March 29, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Germany Bremenports Mar 22:MOBILE WORK AND NEW CAREER PORTAL Port of Hamburg Mar 22:Greening the Fleet – Actions and Potentials in the Inland Waterway and Short Sea Shipping Transport Sector Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 24:Covid-19 Enforcement Officers on Duty Norway Port of Oslo Mar 24:Suspicion of infection on ships America Region Panama Panama Maritime Authority Mar 22:AMP EXHIBITS AT IMO SEMINAR, RESPONSE OFFERED BY PANAMA TO PEOPL

Welcome to new members!

March 24, 2021

News

Mr. Kurt Beckett of Seattle, WA, USA, is a new Associate member (Class E). He is not new to the industry and to the IAPH, as he worked for the Port of Seattle and the Northwest Seaport Alliance in the recent past. Welcome aboard, Kurt! Maritime Policy Bureau (MPB) is a new Associate member (Class D) from Panama (Mr. Jorge Barakat, President). The company offers consultancy and analytical services to those in energy, environment, port, transport and logistics sectors who need more focused mana

COVID-19 updates (12)

March 22, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Albania Durres Port Authority Mar 19:Restrictions due to pandemic continue impact on passenger shipping Finland Port of Helsinki Mar 17:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 18:Service at the Licensing and Testing Office in Gozo to resume Spain Port of Barcelona Mar 18:The consul of Japan visits the Port of Barcelona Port of Huelva Mar 16:The Huelva Port Authority awards the Telecommunications Service to

IAPH Insider – 18 March 2021

March 18, 2021

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: MSC chief to speak at World Ports Conference Don't miss today's webinar on diversity and innovation! Our next regional webinar travelsto Africa Last chance to submit projects for Sustainability Awards New report on resilient port transformations IAPH to take part in Small Cells World Summit 2021 IMO to expand its portfolio of global and regional projects EMSA organises workshop on shore-side electricity Member Port News World Maritime