The International Association of Ports and Harbors ( IAPH) is the global

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for

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worldwide. It is

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. Formed in 1955, it is now recognised as the

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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

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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

* Trade associations based in Japan Maritime organizations Transport organizations based in Japan International trade organizations International organizations based in Japan {{Water-transport-stub