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11 July 2023

[documentary] Quai des brunes, women dockworkers on Reunion Island

Discover the film directed by Claire Perdrix with the support of AIVP. Réunion's seaport, France's fourth largest, is the island's economic lung, a world of fantasy and steel, a symbol of union struggles and manly codes. Today, around twenty women work there, dockers "at the foot of the boat" like their male colleagues. Until now, no other French port had dared to have a mixed workforce on the docks, and this small revolution has taken place in one of the departments where professional equality is struggling to emerge. By looking at the lives of these women workers, this film examines the place of 21st century women in Reunionese society and, more generally, the impact of their presence in a bastion hitherto reserved for men.

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18 May 2022

International Day for Women in Maritime 2022

The 18th of May is the International Day for Women in Maritime, and it is the occasion to highlight the women of the AIVP network from all over the world! We asked them the two following questions: 1) What do you like most about working as a woman in the maritime sector? 2) What would you say to younger women hoping to join the maritime sector?

Highlights
13 April 2022

Singapore: the port authority (MPA), trade unions and shipping lines invest in human capital

Training for port workers and seafarers is central to the tripartite agreement signed during Singapore […]

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9 March 2022

Port stakeholders show their support for Ukraine

As the war continues to rage, recent weeks have seen increasing acts of solidarity with […]

Interviews
8 March 2022

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, towards an integrated port development

Gustavo Florez Dulcey, General Manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, introduces us to his organization the vocation of which, in connection with the AIVP, is to work for the economic and social development of both his city and region. Contributing to the reduction of social inequalities through concrete actions is the watchword of the General manager whose port company has notably established, via its foundation, an educational and innovation center for the sustainable development of the region.

Interviews
16 November 2021

Port Authority of Kribi (Cameroon): the human factor, a capital asset

Convinced that its development and efficiency cannot be achieved without a constant evolution of skills, the Port Authority of Kribi is multiplying actions and partnerships towards this purpose. This conviction will notably be translated by the creation of a training centre for port professions. It is also supported by a dynamic communication strategy enabling the port and its employment opportunities to be better known. Attracting new talents also means offering them an attractive living environment. And this is also one of the objectives of the framework agreement between the Port and the City of Kribi. An interview with Patrice MELOM, Director General, Autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK).

Opinions
30 September 2021

World Maritime Day: The importance of Human Capital

IMO has rightly decided to dedicate the 2021 edition of the World Maritime Day to seafarers. AIVP is glad to support this theme and emphaisze the value of human capital in port cities.

Opinions
17 September 2021

Gender gap in the port sector. Italian ports undersign a new equal opportunity agreement

One of the main issues in relation to human capital and value of the person referred to ports and surrounding areas regards the role of Women in Transport. A key issue that has been brought to the EU level in diverse occasions and with diverse results. One thing is still certain, the number of women working in this field is still very low over the EU and, in particular, in the South of Europe.

Interviews
13 September 2021

Escola Europea : how to train and raise awareness of 21st century port issues

Human capital: a common priority for both AIVP and the training centre Escola Europea. This port-focused centre has well integrated 21st century issues such as diversity or sustainable development. In the context of our content series on "Human Capital", AIVP has been delighted to interview Mr. Eduard Rodés, director of Escola Europea!

Opinions
20 August 2021

Lorient Port Center: youth, the future of the port

In this article, Frank Antich y Amengual presents the Virtual Port Center of Lorient, and explains the importance of cooperation in two projects aiming to raise students' awareness of port activities.

Actualités
18 August 2021

New online courses on port cities and water by TU Delft

The research group Port City Futures led by Prof. Carola Hein, AIVP expert, has launched […]

Opinions
28 July 2021

EMPA – The maritime pilot is an indispensable human resource

While digitalization is undoubtedly a major transformation underway in the maritime industry, we must not forget the essential role played by humans in bringing ships to dock. A pilot is capable of escorting a ship with the appropriate level of safety, even if the digital means are failing and the weather is threatening. In the way we imagine the "port of the future", the smartest option is to consider the complementarity between pilotage on the ship and the automation of certain operations. As part of our "human capital" content block, we were pleased to give Captain Erik Dalege, President of the European Maritime Pilots Association, the opportunity to write an opinion piece.

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