Organization:International Association of Ports and Harbors
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| Abbreviation | IAPH |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1955 |
| Type | NPO & NGO |
| Legal status | Active |
| Location |
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Region served | World |
| Website | iaphworldports.org |
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is the global trade association for seaports worldwide.[1]
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 United Nations agencies,[1] including UNCTAD and the IMO.
Structure
Membership
The IAPH membership is divided into 3 regions: African/European, American and Asian/Oceanian.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is based in Tokyo and is headed by a Secretary General who is appointed by the Board of Directors.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IAPH History". IAPH. http://www.iaphworldports.org/AboutIAPH/HistoryNGOConsultativeStatus.aspx. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "IAPH Associate Members by business and expertise". IAPH. http://www.iaphworldports.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ufabGsR8_LU%3d&tabid=4867. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Officers". http://www.iaphworldports.org/AboutIAPH/Officers.aspx. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
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