IAPH commissions study investigating energy-related port investments in developing countries

The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) announces the commissioning of a study to investigate energy-related port investments in developing countries.

Managing Director Patrick Verhoeven commented: “After the summer ahead of the next Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) at the IMO, we expect exploratory discussions to take place at the Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the topic of a market-based measure. As a contribution to this process, IAPH has commissioned a study that will look at identifying potential energy-related investments that will be required in port infrastructure of developing countries to reflect the updated 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.”

The study will include selected countries from Africa, South America, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia and the Pacific Islands Region, and will entail establishing and quantifying the kind of infrastructure that will be required to ensure their inclusion in the energy transition of shipping.
Further work planned with IMO FAL and MSC on ports digitalisation and resilience

During last month's 48th session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL) committee last April in London, the association made a submission on cybersecurity related to the implementation of Maritime Single Window by member states which got the support of several countries which will now be followed up its data collaboration committee.

In addition, IAPH also attended the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) meeting last week at the IMO Headquarters, with further work planned on the recent joint submission the association made on combatting illicit trade and organised crime at ports, with an updated section on the topic planned for the current IAPH Risk and Resilience Guidelines for ports.
Source: IAPH