NEWS & EVENTS

March 18, 2021

Biden’s U$ 1.9trn stimulus package will boost trade to US despite sky-high rates US imports from Asia in February jumped 27.3 percent year over year to register a seventh consecutive month of double-digit growth with no signs of slowing. The U$ 1.9 trillion stimulus package which includes one-time direct payments of up to U$ 1400 per person and jobless aid of U$ 300 a week will deliver another shot in the arm for consumer demand. Global Port Tracker, published monthly by the National Retail Fe

Upcoming webinar on 18 March

March 16, 2021

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Upcoming webinar on 18 March which will discuss how ports can leverage diversity to propel innovation. Speakers include Flor and Despina as well as Taha Riani (managing partner of Allyens – a marketing agency specialised in diversity and inclusion) and Bhavini Bhikabhai (People Officer Europe and Russia at DP World). You will find all details here: https://www.worldportsconference.com/webinars/index.html - please register and kindly distribute through your networks!

Member Port News (6)

March 16, 2021

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region March 1 Port Autonome de San Pedro: Fight against COVID-19: ITF gives donations to the Port Community of San Pedro Port of Göteborg AB: Workplace accident with fatal outcome at Torshamnspiren March 2 Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Huelva Port Authority promotes concessions for more than 100 million euros in public-private collaboration Freeport of Riga Authority: The competitiveness of the Port of Riga is strengthened by unique and innovative technolo

COVID-19 updates (11)

March 15, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Finland Port of Helsinki Mar 12:Coronavirus – instructions for passengers Mar 11:Port of Helsinki Annual Report 2020 published – Ensuring Finland’s security of supply Germany Jade Weser Port Mar 10:And the winner is … Wilhelmshaven! Italy Port of Genoa Mar 10:Traffic trend – January 2021 Kenya Port of Mombasa Feb 25:Port of Mombasa records minimum vessel delays Malta Authority of Transport in Malta Mar 9:Temporary closure of the Licensing and Tes

TIPC’s Latest Video about its 9th Anniversary Has uploaded!

March 11, 2021

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TIPC is having its 9th Anniversary, the master of sand painting, Mr. Ming-da Chuang, depicts a vivid story of Taiwan ports with streamlines of sand.You can see a World in a Grain of sand, and evolution in a glimpse of a port. To see a World in a Grain of Sand, And Heaven in a Wild Flower,Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.-- Auguries of Innocence by William Blak

COVID-19 updates (10)

March 08, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Cote d’Ivoire Port Autonome de San Pedro Mar 1:Fight against COVID-19: ITF gives donations to the Port Community of San Pedro America Region Canada Port of Vancouver Mar 1:Strong 2020 cargo volumes show resiliency of the Port of Vancouver and port industries during a challenging year USA Port of Seattle Mar 4:Port Marks One-Year Milestone in COVID-19 Response Mar 3:Port Announces 2021 Tourism Grant Recipients Asia and Oceania Region China Port of Guan

IAPH Insider – 4 March 2021

March 04, 2021

IAPH Insider

This edition of IAPH Insider covers: Capt Subramaniam IAPH President-elect for 2021-2023 Registration for 2021 World Ports Conference is open Does diversity stimulate innovation? Find out 18 March The March-April issue of P&H has arrived Next P&H poll: should port authorities be entrepreneurs? Last month for2021 Sustainability Awards submissions Welcome Port of Bergen and Awake.AI Next IAPH IMO information session on 14 April Outcomes of IAPH Data and Risk Committee meeting

World Maritime News (5)

March 04, 2021

World Maritime News

Panama Canal raises slot booking prices Increasing demand for Panama Canal transits has encouraged the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to raise its reservation and service fees. From 15 April, booking reservation slots will rise from between U$ 10,500 and U$ 50,000 for the panamax locks and U$ 70,000-U$ 85,000 for the largest vessels. The transit reservation system is an optional service offered by the ACP That gives customers the ability to transit on a specific date through the payment of an ad

– News from IAPH member port – Ashdod Port has entered an agreement to purchase 5 new advanced STS cranes

March 03, 2021

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Following the Board of Directors approval of the terms, the Port of Ashdod has entered an agreement to purchase 5 new advanced STS cranes for a total cost of ILS 240M. The ZPMC cranes will be used in the semi-automated container terminal on Pier 21 East, which is currently being retrofitted to accommodate 24,000 TEU mega-ships by deepening the channel and reinforcing the pier. The Ashdod Port Company is happy to announce that after extensive negotiations it has reached an agreement with ZP

COVID-19 updates (9)

March 01, 2021

COVID-19

Europe and Africa Region Germany Hamburg Port Authority Feb 25:Consequences of COVID Pandemic Affect the Port of Hamburg’s 2020 Throughput Israel Ashdod Port Company Feb 26:New digital training system in the port of Ashdod Kenya Port of Mombasa Feb 25:Port of Mombasa records minimum vessel delays Spain Port of Barcelona Feb 25:The Port of Barcelona closes 2020 with a result 17 million euros despite the pandemic America Region Panama Panama Maritime Authority Feb 22:LABOR

Member Port News (5)

March 03, 2021

Member Port News

Europe and Africa Region February 16 Northport (Malaysia) Bhd: DFDS to increase capacity on route North Sea Port – Gothenburg Oslo Port Authority: Railway – an unused solution Port Autonome de Conakry: INFO PAC: Reception of the Tugboat at the Port of Conakry Port of Göteborg AB: Gothenburg named Sweden’s best logistics location February 17 Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: The Port of Huelva and the IAM defend work environments free of sexual harassment and move towards real an

– News from IAPH member port – Completion of Wharf No. 36 Enables Port of Taichung to Fully Promote National Offshore Wind Farm Development Goals

February 24, 2021

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“Port of Taichung, TIPC has a key role to play in helping the Executive Yuan achieve the nationwide target of 5.7GW installed offshore wind farm generation capacity by 2025. Port of Taichung President Sean Lu notes that Ørsted Taiwan has leased Wharf 36 together with 35ha of land adjacent to Wharf Nos. 35~37. The company has announced it will use its Port of Taichung base to receive wind turbine parts and to build and ship out turbine assemblies. Active competition for these contracts are keep