The International Association of Ports and Harbors (
IAPH) is the global
trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. An industry tra ...
for
seaports worldwide.
It is
headquartered in
Tokyo
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,
Japan
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. 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,
it now has consultative status with 5
UN agencies,
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.
References
External links
Official website
Trade associations based in Japan
Maritime organizations
Transport organizations based in Japan
International trade organizations
International organizations based in Japan
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