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IAPH, PortXL to develop a platform for port innovation

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has added maritime accelerator PortXL as partner onto its World Ports Sustainability Program. An agreement was signed last week to develop a worldwide innovation platform, where ports can engage in pilots and partnerships with start-ups and scale-ups.

This comes as part of a short-term plan to bring IAPH members into contact with the network of innovators.

The port industry is of major significance for an economy, nationally and...

https://safety4sea.com/iaph-portxl-to-develop-a-platform-for-port-innovation/

Watch: IAPH’s bunkering audit tool assists ports’ bunkering operations

IAPH pays great attention to the bunkering of the fuels of the future, such as ammonia and methanol, two fuels that will be linked with safety considerations; Thus, IAPH’s project “the Clean Marine Fuels audit tool” began with a focus on LNG bunkering.

Specifically, the group that developed the project, also developed a series of checklists and an accreditation tool to be used by port authorities when they wish to vet LNG bunker suppliers.

The tool is focusing on the safe and efficient...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-iaphs-bunkering-audit-tool-assists-ports-bunkering-operations/

‘Getting to Zero’ coalition initiative launched

Maersk and Port of Antwerp, supported by IAPH, launched a new joint initiative, called ‘The Getting to Zero Coalition’, aiming to a commercially viable zero-emission vessel industry for ships operating along deep sea trade routes by 2030.

The new initiative unites shipowners, port providers, ports and technology innovators with the goal of achieving zero emissions. Recently, IMO’s Sec-Gen highlighted the importance of zero-emissions ships to be more commercially attractive.

The initiative is in...

https://safety4sea.com/getting-to-zero-coalition-initiative-launched/

MAN Energy Solutions participates in Getting to Zero Coalition

Aligning with the UN Climate Action Summit, MAN Energy Solutions informed that it took part in a new climate grouping, dedicated to developing zero-emission vessels by 2030. The ‘Getting to Zero Coalition’ is a collaboration between the Global Maritime Forum, the Friends of Ocean Action, and the World Economic Forum.

The ‘Getting to Zero Coalition’ includes various industry players, such as equipment manufacturers, shipowners, energy companies and fuel providers, financial institutions, ports,...

https://safety4sea.com/man-energy-solutions-participates-in-getting-to-zero-coalition/

Garcia-Milà y Kitack Lim abordan las políticas de sostenibilidad en los puertos

El presidente del IAPH, Santiago Garcia-Milà, y el secretario general del OMI, Kitack Lim, han buscado puntos de colaboración entre ambas organizaciones, especialmente en el ámbito de la sostenibilidad. Garcia-Milà, que además de presidir la International Association of Puertos and Harbors) ejerce la subdirección general de Estrategia y Comercial del puerto de Barcelona, se reunió el pasado viernes con Lim en la sede de la IMO en Londres.

La cita ha permitido a los máximos responsables de ambas...

http://elvigia.com/garcia-mila-y-kitack-lim-abordan-las-politicas-de-sostenibilidad-en-los-puertos/

Baltic Ports Organization joins World Ports Sustainability Program

The Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) entered the World Ports Sustainability Program, after the signing of the WPSP declaration by Mr Bogdan Ołdakowski, BPO Secretary General. The Program aims to improve and coordinate future sustainability efforts of ports worldwide.

BPO was created on October 10, 1991, in Copenhagen, in order to enable cooperation among the ports and improve the possibilities for shipping in the Baltic Sea region.

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It consists of 47 members,...

https://safety4sea.com/baltic-ports-organization-joins-world-ports-sustainability-program/

Every port can do something regards to sustainability, IAPH chief says

According to the Chief of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) every port can do something with regards to sustainability, but they have to choose exactly on what they’re going to focus so that they do it perfectly. In 2018 IAPH launched the ‘World Ports Sustainability Programme’ in line with UN’s 17 SDGs.

Namely, Patrick Verhoeven IAPH’s managing director for policy and strategy, quoted to the Loadstar that the program aims to more than the environment,...

https://safety4sea.com/every-port-can-do-something-regards-to-sustainability-iaph-chief-says/

Ports should prepare for autonomous transportation

The Hamburg Port Authority along with IAPH launched a study focusing on the impact the autonomous vehicles have on port infrastructure requirements. The study presents what needs to be done in the sectors of road, rail, waterborne, and aerial transportation, so that the port industry adapts automation. The study also provides recommendations on steps to be taken for port authorities being prepared for the technological progress.

Firstly, autonomous driving is generally acknowledged as the shift...

https://safety4sea.com/ports-should-prepare-for-autonomous-transportation/

Recognizing Resilient Infrastructure – IAPH Award to choose from three examples of IT systems built to last that benefit port users

Recognizing Resilient Infrastructure – IAPH Award to choose from three examples of IT systems built to last that benefit port usersA proven single window system for all stakeholders, a voyage calculator including carbon footprint and a community 5G network – all strong finalists selected by the jury with winner to be announced at IAPH Guangzhou 2019 World Ports Conference 

The port industry is currently undergoing a transformation, with disruptive technologies and innovations being widely...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/15/recognizing-resilient-infrastructure-iaph-award-to-choose-from-three-examples-of-it-systems-built-to-last-that-benefit-port-users/

IAPH launches Women in Ports Mentoring Program

The board of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) announced the allocation of a budget fund of USD 10,000 to develop a Women in Ports Mentoring Program designed to attract, empower and retain female talent in the industry. The program seeks to empower women port professionals by linking them to both female and male expert mentors to expand their knowledge and prepare them to take up operational roles in the Smart Ports of the future.

The initiative builds on the activities...

https://safety4sea.com/iaph-launches-women-in-ports-mentoring-program/

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