International Association of Ports and Harbors explained

International Association of Ports and Harbors
Abbreviation:	IAPH
Formation:	1955
Type:	NPO & NGO
Status:	Active
Location:	Tokyo,
Region Served:	World
Leader Title:	President
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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: IAPH History . . April 6, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131218040146/http://www.iaphworldports.org/AboutIAPH/HistoryNGOConsultativeStatus.aspx . December 18, 2013 . dead .
2. Web site: IAPH Associate Members by business and expertise . . April 6, 2013.
3. Web site: Officers . 2013-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130411185037/http://www.iaphworldports.org/AboutIAPH/Officers.aspx . 2013-04-11 . dead .