IAPH2025 Conference returns to Kobe

This event will gather chief executives of port authorities worldwide, uniting industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the global ports sector.

The IAPH conference, with its guiding motto ‘world peace through world trade and world trade through world ports’, serves as the key forum for collaboration and excellence in the industry.

Critical issues to be addressed at the event include future-proofing ports’ infrastructure investments, reinventing concessioning models, advancing energy transition while managing fuel uncertainties and navigating changing trading patterns and carrier alliances that affect port trade volumes.

Plans for IAPH2025 are well underway, with top speakers from shipping, ports, terminal operators and organisations including the IMO, World Bank and UNCTAD set to attend. The conference promises actionable insights on critical sector challenges.

In addition, the event will feature the prestigious IAPH Sustainability Awards, honouring the most inspiring port projects across six categories. The gala dinner on 8 October will showcase these achievements, celebrating innovation and sustainability in the ports industry.