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Environmental Ship Index further expands its user base to 7000 vessels with plan for major upgrade
Following the launch of the World Ports Sustainability Program earlier in March this year, the IAPH working group focussed on the further development of the ESI met in Marseilles in June and agreed to invest in upgrading the current IT system. This includes the current database of registered vessels as well as the online portal itself.
ICHCA and IAPH sign MoU in further boost for WPSP
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and ICHCA (International Cargo Handling Coordination Association) signed on 13 June a memorandum of understanding to pursue projects of mutual interest, at the Terminal Operators Conference (TOC 2018)...
WPSP presented in Baltimore, Washington DC, Antwerp and Baku
WPSP coordinator Patrick Verhoeven was invited to present the World Ports Sustainability Program at the first GreenPort America Congress, which was held in Baltimore on 16 and 17 May. The conference built on the successful GreenPort...
Call for contributions to the WPSP projects database
The WPSP Portfolio of projects aims to be the most coherent and up-to-date global database of port projects on sustainable development. By sharing your port’s projects with WPSP you can raise awareness about your ongoing work...
New IAPH audit tool for licensing LNG bunkering companies in ports
The IAPH LNG working group finalized last month an audit tool that can be used by port authorities to evaluate the safety management of LNG bunkering companies applying for a license to operate in their port....
After-movie, pictures and presentations from the WPSP launch event now available
More than 250 professionals from ports, shipping, government and society gathered at the Port of Antwerp on 22 and 23 March and marked the successful launch of the World Ports Sustainability Program. The international declaration that was...
World Ports Sustainability Program started
More than 250 professionals from ports, shipping, government and society gathered at the Port of Antwerp today for the kick-off of the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP).
International associations of cargo handling and dredging companies join WPSP
Founding Partners AAPA, AIVP, ESPO, PIANC and IAPH were joined in Antwerp last Thursday by representatives of the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) to sign the World...
International Centre of Excellence in PPP for Ports established
UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 is about partnerships to develop the UN 2030 Agenda. In that spirit, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has set up an international PPP Centre of Excellence that prepares international...