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30th International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports
Conference convenes in Bali, Indonesia
TOKYO, May 15, 2017 – The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
convened at its 30th World Ports Conference in Bali Nusa Dua, Indonesia, 7-12 May
2017, under the theme of “Enabling Trade, Energizing The World”, was successfullyconcluded, attracting more than 650 delegates, accompanying persons, guest
speakers, sponsors and exhibitors from 50 countries in the world.
At the Opening ceremony, 10 May, Mr. Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Coordinating Minister
for Maritime Affairs of Indonesia, welcomed all the participants to Bali, Indonesia andmentioned that “the Indonesian delegation should utilize this event to update current
issues around ports, build networks, and explore the business potential of theparticipants of other countries." He further stated that “Our ports already have goodfacilities, and they can be delivered to the participants of IAPH conference in Bali,”and then officially declared the conference open.
Mr. Elvyn G. Masassya, President Director of Pelindo II, representing four hostorganizations of Pelindo I, II, III and IV, mentioned in his welcome speech that "IPC
(Pelindo II) has the responsibility to provide the best and quality logistics and port
services and the momentum of this IAPH conference is an opportunity for us all toshow that readiness."

In his preceding speech, IAPH President Mr. Santiago Garcia Milà, mentioned “ThisConference will be a milestone event in the history of IAPH where we seek to position
ourselves to be a more professional and open society and to do more for ourmembers.”
Also participating and delivering a speech, through a video message, was IMO
Secretary General Mr. Kitack Lim, who stressed the conference theme of “EnablingTrade, Energizing The World” perfectly captures the wider role ports must play in thecurrent world trade and as an indispensable link of logistics chain and further
commended our long history of working together.
Working Sessions
The ensuing working sessions tuned out to be an excellent forum to learn the latest
trends of ports, shipping and logistics world, dealing with such topics as New Port
Projects and The Effect of Special Economic Zone on the Port Growths; Hinterland
Connectivity and Multimodal Logistics; The Evolution of Global Shipping Industry andShipping Routes; Maritime Transport Network and Port Innovation; Collaboration
Opportunities to Strengthen Cooperation and Sustainability among Ports; andIndonesia Maritime Transformation
IAPH Bali Resolutions
At the Annual General Meeting held on 12 May, IAPH adopted two businessresolutions to make its position known and clear on subjects of immediate concern,
as follows:

Resolution on “Contribution of ports to the mitigation of climate change and itseffects”
Resolution on “Planning cyber security program to reduce cyber risks”

Full text of the resolutions is appended.
- end About IAPH
Founded in 1955, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is a
nonprofit global alliance of roughly 180 ports and 150 maritime companies andinstitutes representing about 90 countries. The IAPH is dedicated to fostering
cooperation among ports and harbors and promoting the vital role they play increating a peaceful, more prosperous world. Based in Tokyo and recognized as
the only voice speaking for ports around the globe, the IAPH has Consultative
NGO Status from the United Nations and is active in developing international
trade and maritime policy. IAPH member ports handle about 80 percent of worldcontainer traffic and more than 60 percent of all international maritime trade.
###Resolution on “Contribution of ports to the mitigation of climate change and its effects”
Adopted on May 12, 2017 by the IAPH Annual General Meeting of the 30th World Ports
Conference in Bali, Indonesia_______________________________________________________________
RECOGNIZING that the Paris Agreement entered into force on November 4, 2016 thatunites all nations in a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change andadapt to its effects;
NOTING that the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime
Organization at its 70th session in October 2016 has approved the roadmap for developing a“Comprehensive IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships”, which foresees an initial
GHG strategy to be adopted in 2018;
NOTING FURTHER that IAPH supported the development of this roadmap by submission MEPC
70/7/9 and that IAPH will be a co-sponsor for a submission on the level of ambition for the IMO
strategy at MEPC at its 71st session in July 2017 submitted by Germany et al (MEPC 71/7/8);
BEING AWARE that; Ports worldwide have a position at the crossroad of the land based and maritime industry; Ports occupy a unique place as key 'hubs' in global supply chains, which enables them toinfluence the sustainability of those supply chains; The possible consequences of climate change, such as the rise of sea level and extreme weather
conditions may threaten the future of ports and their accessibility; Transport through ports, port operations, and industrial activities at ports contribute togreenhouse gas emission; Ports have many opportunities and a responsibility to contribute to the reduction of greenhousegas emissions; Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may be effectively combined with measures that
reduce emissions of criteria pollutants and operating costs.
 Developments like renewable energy, low carbon fuels, energy transition and the circular
economy create new markets and possibilities for ports and the maritime industry.
RECALLING that in 2008 the IAPH WORLD PORTS CLIMATE CONFERENCE published theWORLD PORTS CLIMATE DECLARATION;CONSIDERING that in the light of the developments in Paris in December 2015 and the roadmap
proposed by MEPC, a reconfirmation of responsibility and action with new perspectives for ports
might be in place;
IT IS RESOLVED that ports around the world are urged to take their responsibility, within theirrespective regional and national conventions and requirements, using amongst others the initiativesof the WPCI program which are now being redefined and included in the World Ports Sustainability
Program, to take action to contribute to the mitigation of climate change and its effects by adaptation
measures for port structures and by facilitating the shipping industry and port industry in all possible
ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Resolution on “Planning cyber security program to reduce cyber risks”
Adopted on May 12, 2017 by the IAPH Annual General Meeting ofThe 30th IAPH World Ports Conference in Bali, Indonesia_______________________________________________________________REALIZING that ports are major gateways for international commerce, and protecting theconfidentiality, integrity and availability of their data and IT systems is essential to avoid disruptions
not only at local port operations but also across the global supply chain as a whole.
REALIZING FURTHER that, faced with the rapid growth of cyber-attacks worldwide, the IAPH,
representing the global voice of ports and harbors, considers it essential to raise awareness aboutcyber risk threats and vulnerabilities and, thus, begin a concerted effort to reduce cyber risks to port
data and IT-driven operational systems.
BEING AWARE that some ports already have programs and protocols in place to effectively deal
with these threats through, for instance, facilities like Cyber Security Operations Center;
NOTING that installation of such facilities requires a commitment of substantial funds to purchaseequipment and, more critically, human capital to pave the way for effective coordination andintegration with other port IT systems, including port community system, smart port concept and IoTtechnologies, etc.;
NOTING FURTHER that the IMO, BIMCO, US Coastguard and other interested parties havepublished guidelines respectively on the following subjects:Interim Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (IMO, MSC.1/Circ.1526, 1 June2016)
Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships (BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO andINTERTANKO, January 2016)
Cyber Strategy (US Coast Guard, June 2015)

IT IS REVOLVED that IAPH will monitor, collect and disseminate to its members relevant
information on cases involving cyber-attacks to port facilities as an effort toward keeping ports
abreast of cyber security trends, helping ports ensure safe port operations, and continuing to address
cyber security challenges in consultation with other interested parties in the maritime community
and with the IMO.