Events

May 2026
06
Wednesday
06 May - 07 May
DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull

A key pan-European conference which focuses on short sea / feeder shipping & sustainable logistics. View the event website. And look forward to hearing the following speakers:     Richard Newton, Client Director, Integrated Sales, Automotive Maersk Logistics and Services UK&I Stephen Carr, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports Group Johan-Paul Verschuure, Maritime Entrepeneur – Director/Partner, Rebel Ports and Logistics Tracy Jin, Business Development Manager, Port of Esbjerg Chris Hicks, Managing Director, TBA Doncaster Theresa Huang, Public Sector Account Manager, Amazon Web Services George S Macleod, Managing Director, Highland Shipping Company Matthew Lowes, Commercial Manager, PD Ports Humber Region Graham Cross, Business Development Manager, Clarksons Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative, Port of Antwerp-Bruges Tim Morris, Principle Engineer, ARUP Andre Mast, Commercial Director, A2B-online Container B.V Nils Minor, Director Freight Sales, West & Southern Europe, P&O Ferrymasters

June 2026
09
Tuesday
09 June - 12 June
Rotterdam

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are pleased to announce the 15th International Harbour Masters Association Congress, to be held from 09–12 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam. The theme of the IHMA Congress 2026 is Connecting Horizons – Building Future Resilient Ports Together, reflecting a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across the global maritime sector. The IHMA Congress is a biennial event offering a vital forum for IHMA members, industry stakeholders, innovators, and suppliers from across the ports sector. The Congress enables attendees to connect, share insights, and explore the latest advancements in technology and best practices. What’s On The Agenda? The event will open at 09:00 on Tuesday, 09 June 2026, with a formal Opening Ceremony, followed by plenary sessions and panel discussions, keynote addresses, workshops and games. Over three days, the Congress will explore the following core themes: Emerging Technologies Sustainable Together Resilient Ports Event website

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