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The IAPH World Ports Conference in Abu Dhabi saw discussions on industry challenges such as the energy transition, supply chain resilience, as well as digitalizing port operations. It also saw the confirmation of Jens Meier as next president of the IAPH. Jens has been the CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) since April 2008. He also serves as the chairman of the port's executive board and has been the vice president for the IAPH Europe region since 2019. He also was interim vice president for the Africa region between 2021 and 2022. For his two-year presidency term, he has ambitious plans. First off, he wants to keep the IAPH family together, independent of how big or small aport is. "I envision my presidency as a period defined by a resolute commitment to empowering port authorities and ensuring their influential voice continues to shape our sector," he said to P&H during a visit to the HPA offices in Hamburg. Together with Patrick Verhoeven, the IAPH's managing director, he talked through his priorities of ensuring a sustainable, secure and interconnected port community that is aligned with the changing needs of the future. "The global business landscape is evolving rapidly, and the IAPH, as the foremost representative body for port authorities, stands as a pivotal forum for fostering collective efforts," Jens said. |