The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is the global trade association for seaports worldwide.[1]
| Abbreviation | IAPH |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1955 |
| Type | NPO & NGO |
| Legal status | Active |
| Location | |
Region served | World |
| Website | iaphworldports.org |
It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Formed in 1955, it is now recognised as the NGO representing ports worldwide. With over 200 ports in membership, as well as numerous national port representative bodies,[2] it now has consultative status with 5 UN agencies,[1] including UNCTAD and the IMO.
Structure
editMembership
editThe IAPH membership is divided into 3 regions: African/European, American and Asian/Oceanian.
Secretariat
editThe Secretariat is based in Tokyo and is headed by a Secretary General who is appointed by the Board of Directors.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "IAPH History". IAPH. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "IAPH Associate Members by business and expertise". IAPH. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Officers". Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
External links
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