From Handwiki | 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.
The IAPH membership is divided into 3 regions: African/European, American and Asian/Oceanian.
The Secretariat is based in Tokyo and is headed by a Secretary General who is appointed by the Board of Directors.[3]
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Categories: [International trade organizations]