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Ports play a fundamentally important role in global trade and commerce and are pivotal to the global supply chain and logistics.

Even in the face of challenging economic conditions, global ports recognize the imperative for continued investment to facilitate the continued long term growth of international trade. The need for such investment is unanimously agreed in the world ports community.

The result is that, now more than ever, ports are investing in their facilities.

Billions of Dollars are being spent on terminal expansion and cargo handling equipment, as well as environmental, security and regulatory compliance. It is in the context of this continued port-led investment that Ports & Harbors' editorial is written – for those requiring the best available information to support their investment decisions.

Ports & Harbors' editorial programme delivers unmatched news, opinion, features and case studies. Editorial coverage ranges from issues of day-to-day management to long-term strategic development with regular subject matter including:

• Port Infrastructure
• Marine Civil Engineering
• Cargo Handling Equipment
• Technology
• Operations
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Finance and Investment
• Environmental Management
• Security
• Legislation and Regulation
• IAPH Updates (coverage of the valuable work carried out by IAPH internationally)

Our content is developed to meet real world needs and is guided by the expertise of the IAPH secretariat, with additional contributions from member ports and those involved in IAPH's technical committees – ensuring we deliver consistently relevant content for the sector.

Ports & Harbors is published six times a year and its 5,000-strong readership consists of port authorities, government officials, UN agencies, shipping and stevedoring companies, port construction and consulting companies, universities, research institutes and others covering some 90 countries.

In 2005, a total of 9.7 billion tonnes - accounting for nearly 70% of the world seaborne trade - was handled by IAPH member ports, including about 80 of world container traffic.

IAPH is an active player in the global port community CEO's, port directors and port managers can promote and advance their common causes and interests.

Audience

The Ports & Harbors audience comprises a 5,000 strong global readership of port authorities, terminal operators, government officials, United Nations agencies, port construction/consulting companies, universities and leading research institutes, covering more than ninety countries around the globe. 

Ports & Harbors offers a range of marketing opportunities to effectively target a highly engaged audience of senior professionals and decision-makers in the world-wide ports and terminals industry.

Display Advertising
Display advertising in the highly-targeted environment of Ports & Harbors offers powerful marketing opportunities and great brand exposure.

Advertising within Ports & Harbors ensures your message will be seen around the world by key decision-makers looking for business-critical information and is an ideal marketing medium.

Premium Positions
Cover advertising positions offer increased standout and provide massive impact. Premium positions are also available, alongside Ports & Harbors cover stories, key features and other prominent editorial sections, ensuring a highly relevant environment for your message. Availability of cover and other specific positions is limited and advance booking is strongly advised.

Inserts
Ports & Harbors also offers a range of opportunities for inserts. From basic flyers to corporate brochures and creative treatments including bellybands and tip-ons, inserts offer a cost effective and highly targeted route to market. Inserts are a particularly popular choice for training and event promotion, as well as product literature.

Our team can work with you to devise the delivery that best meets your requirements and we offer a professional design and printing service if required.

Download Editorial Schedule/Advertising Deadlines

January/February

• Port and City
• Hydrographics
• Insurance

March/April

• Europe and Africa Regional Focus
• Vessel Traffic Management
• Port Design and Planning

May/June

• Asia and Oceana Regional Focus
• Ports Cranes and Equipment
• Dredging and Contaminated Sediment

July/August

• Climate Change/Green Ports
• Port Automation
• Finance

September/October

• Americas Regional Focus
• Port Software
• Maintenance and New Infrastructure

November/December

• Personnel training
• Container and Bulk Handling Equipment
• Port Safety and Security

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