Welcome to the IAPORTS Membership Experience
Your 2025 Member Benefits and Deliverables
At IAPORTS, we bring together the world’s foremost leaders in port development—visionary Port Authority executives, terminal managers, and CEOs shaping the maritime future.
Our membership is more than a network - it is a gateway to a global platform of influence, innovation, and meaningful exchange.
This page is your central hub for exploring the full scope of your IAPorts experience.
Here, tradition meets transformation.
Each initiative, event, and committee is designed to strengthen leadership, deepen expertise, and advance excellence across the global port sector.
Events
Revisit landmark events that brought global leaders together for high-level dialogue and strategic collaboration.
LATAM Export
LATAM Export is an unparalleled forum for logistics, infrastructure, and transport, aiming to enhance economic development and competitiveness in international trade.
From April 1 to 3, we had a diverse program with technical visits, VIP receptions, keynote conferences, discussion panels on critical topics, Net Zero practices, investment strategies, and new international regulations.
IAPORTS Investment Round at B3 in São Paulo
Connecting Capital with the Future of Port Infrastructure
A high-impact matchmaking platform designed to unite port authorities, terminal operators, development banks, venture capital funds, and infrastructure investors. With over 50 curated meetings, 25+ participating companies from three continents, and a lineup of 9 influential keynote speakers, this exclusive event spotlighted strategic investment opportunities across concessions, real estate development, dredging, channel management, and more.
Technical Committees on Global Trends
The IAPORTS Global Trend Committees convene every three months to examine the most pressing and emerging issues in the global port sector.
These committees operate with technical agendas shaped by the real demands of the industry, offering members a strategic forum for collaborative thinking, benchmarking, and foresight. The discussions are rooted in practical challenges and enriched by global perspectives, ensuring our members remain at the forefront of maritime transformation.
The Innovation Committee is currently presided over by Port of Santos (Brazil), Nodal.io (USA), and 4Infra (Brazil).
In the Investment Committee, leadership is held by three globally respected institutions: PortosRio (Brazil, 4Infra (Brazil) and PortosRS (Brazil).
The Net Zero Committee is led by Porto do Itaqui (Brazil), Port of Santos (Brazil), and Suzano (Brazil).
Each committee meeting introduces the latest global trends, features expert presentations from international guests, and provides up-to-date intelligence to guide port leaders in navigating the future with purpose and precision.
Webinars & Expert Dialogues
Through our Webinars and Expert Dialogues, IAPORTS members have a unique opportunity to present their most strategic priorities and share their vision with the global port leadership community.
These sessions allow members to showcase developments in their ports, highlight innovation within their companies, and communicate directly with an international audience of industry leaders. It is also a rare moment where non-members are welcomed to engage with our network and may be invited to participate in select activities—offering a window into the powerful exchange that defines the IAPORTS experience.
IAPORTS Networking Rounds
The IAPORTS Networking Round is a dynamic monthly gathering designed to strengthen international connections within the global port sector.
Held virtually in a 1-hour format, the Networking Round provides a dedicated space for IAPORTS members to get to know each other, share experiences, and uncover collaboration opportunities. The initiative aims to foster synergies among participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas and the development of strategic partnerships across borders.
IAPORTS Radars
Global Events Radar
The Global Port Events Radar is a comprehensive calendar that tracks major conferences, summits, trade fairs, and technical forums shaping the international port, maritime, and logistics landscape. By centralizing the most relevant global events, it helps IAPORTS members identify strategic participation opportunities, strengthen visibility, foster networking, and stay aligned with the latest trends and discussions across the sector.
Port Education Radar
The Port Education Radar is an exclusive IAPORTS resource that compiles a curated selection of high-quality international courses, executive programs, and professional trainings relevant to the global port sector. Updated regularly, it provides members with direct access to renowned academic institutions and specialized training centers worldwide, supporting continuous development, capacity building, and leadership advancement across all areas of port management and innovation.
Port Professional Exchange Program
In the first semester of 2026, IAPORTS proudly launches the first ever Professional Exchange Program for Port Professionals Worldwide - a historic initiative designed by our members, for our members. This pioneering program will allow selected professionals to engage in immersive, on-site expeiences at leading port members, gaining firsthand insight into operations, innovation, governance, and long-term strategy. This is a transformative milestone for the international port community, reflecting the collaborative spirit and forward-thinking leadership that define IAPORTS.
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"IAPORTS reinforces the collective commitment of public ports to innovation, decarbonization and global integration."
Francisco Martins
CEO at Portos Rio (Brazil)
“Through IAPORTS, public ports are being strengthened as protagonists in building a more competitive and sustainable future.”
Luiz Fernando Garcia
CEO at
Portos do Paraná (Brazil)
“IAPORTS is a network that connects leaders and experiences, driving innovation and sustainability in our ports.”
Adrián Minni
Deputy General Manager at
Puerto Dock Sud (Argentina)
"IAPORTS broadens the dialog between industry and ports, fostering more sustainable and efficient logistics solutions."
Patrícia Lascosque
Head of Logistics (Ports) at
Suzano (Brazil)
"IAPORTS brings us closer to collaborative solutions that directly impact the future of ports in Latin America and the world."
Vagner Elbiorn
General Manager at the Administración Portuaria Integral de Quintana Roo (Mexico)
"Participating in IAPORTS means actively contributing to the transformation of port infrastructure through innovation and competitiveness."
Tercio Carvalho
Partner at 4Infra (Brazil)
"IAPORTS promotes a collaborative environment where technology and innovation drive the evolution of the port sector."
Nicolas Westgate
Founder at Nodal Networks (Canada)
"Being part of IAPORTS means joining forces to build more sustainable, efficient ports in line with the challenges of our time."
Isa Mary Pinheiro Mendonça
General Director at Porto do Itaqui (Brazil)
"The Santos Trade Association supports IAPORTS as a key link between the productive sector and ports in the innovation and competitiveness agenda."