Your Organization Belongs on the Global Port Stage

Join IAPORTS

IAPORTS is the only global association dedicated to connecting port leaders across Latin America and beyond with the world’s most strategic opportunities.

Backed by key ports, associations, and stakeholders, our mission is to strengthen competitiveness, elevate international positioning, and foster world-class leadership in the port sector.

Membership benefits

IAPORTS membership benefits connect a global network of port leaders, such as port authorities, startups, investment funds, shipping lines, consultancies, and government organizations, bridging the gap between stakeholders and highlighting opportunities in the sector.

With activities timed across the year and multiple time zones, members gain exclusive access to high-impact opportunities that expand expertise, networks, and business potential.

IAPORTS Investment Round

Connecting Capital with the Future of Port

Infrastructure - in partnership with B3

Committees on

Global Trends

Updating our members on Net Zero

Innovation and Investment

LATAM Export

Delivered in partnership with Grupo Brasil Export

IAPORTS Networking Rounds

Virtual networking sessions between members

Port Professional Exchange Program

The first ever Professional Exchange Program

for Port Professionals Worldwide

Webinars & Expert Dialogues

Learn from industry experts about best port practices

Exclusive access. Strategic influence. Global impact.

Elite membership

Beyond activity access, Elite Membership provides up to 100 hours of dedicated support from the IAPORTS team to advance your organization’s strategic international agendas. Whether your focus is international business development, investor prospection, international cooperation, benchmarking against global best practices, or other high-impact initiatives, our experts work alongside your leadership to unlock opportunities

and deliver measurable results on the world stage.

Who can join IAPORTS?

All organizations involved in the port sector value chain — public, private, maritime, and river — are welcome.

  • Academic institutions

  • Consultancies

  • Equipment manufacturers

  • Financial institutions

  • Governmental bodies related to the

    port sector

  • Infrastructure investment funds

  • Law firms

  • Maritime Port Authorities

  • Port terminals

  • Service providers for the port sector

  • Shipping companies

  • Technology companies

  • Terminal operators

  • Trade associations

  • Waterway/river Port Authorities

Our Trusted Partners

TESTIMONIALS

What our members say

Francisco Martins

Director at Portos Rio (Brazil)

"IAPORTS reinforces the collective commitment of public ports to innovation, decarbonization and global integration."

Luiz Fernando Garcia

CEO at Portos do Paraná (Brazil)

“Through IAPORTS, public ports are being strengthened as protagonists in building a more competitive and sustainable future.”

Adrián Minni

Deputy General Manager at

Puerto Dock Sud (Argentina)

“IAPORTS is a network that connects leaders and experiences, driving innovation and sustainability in our ports.”

Patrícia Lascosque

Head of Logistics (Ports) at

Suzano (Brazil)

"IAPORTS broadens the dialog between industry and ports, fostering more sustainable and efficient logistics solutions."

Vagner Elbiorn

General Manager at the Administración Portuaria Integral de Quintana Roo (Mexico)

"IAPORTS brings us closer to collaborative solutions that directly impact the future of ports in Latin America and the world."

Tercio Carvalho

Partner at 4Infra (Brazil)

"Participating in IAPORTS means actively contributing to the transformation of port infrastructure through innovation and competitiveness."

Nicolas Westgate

Founder at Nodal Networks (Canada)

"IAPORTS promotes a collaborative environment where technology and innovation drive the evolution of the port sector."

Isa Mary Pinheiro Mendonça

General Director at Porto do Itaqui (Brazil)

"Being part of IAPORTS means joining forces to build more sustainable, efficient ports in line with the challenges of our time."

Mauro Sammarco

President at the Santos Commercial Association (Brazil)

"The Santos Trade Association supports IAPORTS as a key link between the productive sector and ports in the innovation and competitiveness agenda."

Membership fees

IAPORTS has established a transparent fee structure based on the total number of employees per organization, ensuring fairness and accessibility across our diverse membership base.

Membership fees are paid annually and are renewed during the next membership season.

Members who complete payment in advance and join from September 1, 2025 will enjoy full access to all IAPORTS activities still taking place in 2025. Payments can be made via wire transfer, deposit or PIX, or credit card—ensuring convenience and flexibility for all members.

Need to comply with formalities?

Request a formal letter of invitation

If your organization requires a formality or any additional documents to join IAPORTS, please send us your organization's information and your documentation request an we'll gladly provide.

About us

The International Association of Port Development is dedicated to strengthening and developing the sector through the promotion of competitiveness and innovation in the port environment.

Our mission is to strengthen collaboration between the various actors in the sector, promoting global competitiveness, business development and investments.

We encourage innovation and sustainability in ports and promote strategic collaboration between port authorities, terminal operators, international and governmental organizations, investors, universities, class associations and service providers.

Headquartered in Santos - Brazil

Members include port leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and the United States.

www.iaports.com