Founder and principal consultant of Fidelis and former senior executive with CMPort (China Merchants Group) joins IAPH
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The World Ports Sustainability Program aims to demonstrate global leadership of ports in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. The program wants to empower port community actors worldwide to engage with business, governmental and societal stakeholders in creating sustainable added value for the local communities and wider regions in which their ports are embedded.
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Catherine Chow appointed by IAPH as regional development director for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Chinese Taipei
Port cities present climate action plans at IMO MEPC reception
Port cities present present their ambitious maritime climate action at the IMO, supported by IAPH and C40 Cities
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IAPH World Ports Tracker 2026 reveals state of global port sustainability
Feedback from global ports handling more than 8.6 billion tons of maritime cargo gives a clear picture of a sector committed to steady sustainability attainment but wary of growing security threats
The definitive Port Call Optimization (PCO) guide for ports and shipping is published.
Ports and shipping unite to standardise port call data, advancing safe, efficient and sustainable berth‑to‑berth navigation