Its objective is to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do. As an actor of globalisation, the port city is a laboratory for the city and the economy of tomorrow and where innovations must be encouraged.
Share knowledge and information on the future of port cities and on ongoing and completed projects, between large and small port cities, between developed and developing countries.
Integrate sustainable development to ensure that economic growth takes into account citizens’ quality of life and environmental concerns.
In city-port development or regeneration projects, to counter gentrification of maritime and port spaces and promote social inclusion.
Join AIVP to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do.
Learn moreSeveral port cities are adopting new measures to address the impacts of cruise tourism on […]
On June 6, the Port of Halifax (Canada) organised mini-train tours and a treasure hunt […]
In Argentina, the Port of Quequén continues its commitment to inclusion through initiatives designed to […]
In Bordeaux (France), the Grand Port Maritime swimming crossing took place on 7 June. Organised by the Girondins club, it raises awareness of environmental issues linked to the river. This year, it is part of the EDF Aqua Challenge, a national competition with 10 stages. In South Korea, by contrast, the government is imposing restrictions on swimming activities at small fishing ports such as Panpo Port and Wolryeong Port. These ports went viral on social media and attracted large crowds, leading to a rise in accidents. The average number of drownings in Jeju during summer rose from 8 to 13 between 2022 and 2025. The revised Fishing Villages and Fishery Harbors Act now bans swimming at fishing ports and imposes fines of up to 500,000 won, enforceable from April 2027.
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Dunkirk, France
The AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports 2026 will take place in Dunkirk (France) from […]
