International Association of Ports and Harbours

172 Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director at International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)

What is the future role of a port?

According to Patrick Verhoeven and the IAPH, Smart, Autonomous, and Integrated is the signum of a future port.
Listen to Patrick talking about what areas the trade association for ports around the world has identified as focus areas moving forward.

  • Bunkering – alternative fuels, which and how much?
  • Onshore power – cold ironing ports
  • Incentives – how politicians can support
  • Efficiency – optimal port call

I am eagerly waiting for your feedback! Drop me a line at h...

https://shippingpodcast.com/172-patrick-verhoeven-managing-director-at-international-association-of-ports-and-harbors-iaph/

Most ports more than a year late complying with digital data exchange rules

Only around 30% of ports globally have implemented the mandatory IMO convention for the introduction of electronic information exchange between ships and ports to facilitate clearance processes.
Known as the FAL Convention and signed-off by the IMO and its member states, the legislation came into force in April 2019, with countries given a 12-month implementation window.
Now, nearly a year past the April 2020 deadline, around 70% of ports have not complied, …

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https://theloadstar.com/most-ports-more-than-a-year-late-complying-with-digital-data-exchange-rules/

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