Co-Organizers

International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH):

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) was formed in 1955 and over the last sixty years has grown into a global alliance representing over 180 members ports and 140 port related businesses in 90 countries. The principal aim of IAPH revolves around promotion of the interests of Ports worldwide, building strong member relationships and sharing best practices among our members. As with any industry-based organisation our strength is our membership and if your organisation is considering joining IAPH we strongly encourage you to consider the many benefits such membership would bring.

For further information: info@iaphworldports.org or visit https://www.iaphworldports.org

MEDPorts Association:

The first General Assembly that sanctioned the creation of the MEDPorts Association gathered at the port of Marseille on Wednesday 27 June. The initiative has been sponsored by the port of Marseille since 2016 through the first MEDPorts Forum and it is finally embodied with the formal establishment of the Association.

For further information: contact@medports.org or visit https://medports.org/

Union for the Mediterranean (UfM):

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is an intergovernmental Euro-Mediterranean organisation which brings together all 28 countries of the European Union and 15 countries of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean.

For further information: info@ufmsecretariat.org or visit https://ufmsecretariat.org

Valenciaport Foundation:

The Valenciaport Foundation for Research, Promotion and Commercial Studies of the Valencian region (Valenciaport Foundation) is a non-profit private entity. It has been conceived to further expand the reach of the logistics-ports community by serving as a research, training and cooperation centre of excellence.

For further information: msaez@fundacion.valenciaport.com or visit http://www.fundacion.valenciaport.com

Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center:

APEC is the port training centre of Antwerp and Flanders, offering short-term seminars to professionals from all over the world.
The seminars not only facilitate an exchange of knowledge and best practices; they also provide a platform of discussion between participants, building a unique bound of friendship amongst them.

For further information: apec@portofantwerp.com or visit https://apecporttraining.com

Global Shipping Think Tank Alliance:

With the development of economic globalization, the internationalization of shipping industry increased accordingly. The shipping industry's healthy development depends on understanding, cooperation and coordination of the industry among all countries and regions. The Global Shipping Think Tank Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the Alliance) was founded to gather famous shipping think tanks in different regions of the world, set up a platform for exchange and cooperation and promote solid interactions between shipping think tanks and the shipping industry. The Alliance aims to provide more valuable consultation services to the shipping industry and to create win-win benefits community for the promotion of the healthy development of global shipping industry.

For further information: luweiling@sisi-smu.org or visit http://www.gstta.org/

The International University of Logistics and Transport in Wrocław (Poland)

The IULT is a higher education institution established in 2001. It provides education within first and second-cycle studies in the following fields: logistics, transport, management and civil engineering, including pioneering studies combining learning with internships (dual studies), postgraduate studies and training courses.

For further information please download IULT or visit https://www.mwslit.com/