International Association of Ports and Harbors

International Association
of Ports and Harbors
Abbreviation	IAPH
Formation	1955
Type	NPO & NGO
Legal status	Active
Location	Tokyo, Japan;
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 UN 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

^ ^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.