Edouard PHILIPPE
Mayor of Le Havre - FRANCE
AIVP’s governance structure reflects the diversity of its global network: local governments, port authorities, and professionals working together to improve city-port relations on an international scale. Learn more about the association’s executive committee and board of directors.
AIVP is a nongovernmental association governed by the French law of July 1, 1901. Its purpose is to foster exchanges among cities, ports, and their institutional and economic partners, and to promote the sustainable development of port cities and ports.
AIVP serves as an international think tank, a platform for exchanging information and building connections, and a resource center for city-port expertise.

AIVP members are legal entities that pay an annual membership fee. They are divided into three groups:
Each member has one vote at the General Assembly to approve the annual activity plans and budgets. Each member elects its representatives to the Board of Directors.
Mayor of Le Havre - FRANCE
CEO, Port of Québec - CANADA
Head of Marketing and Public Relations, Port Network Authority of the North Tyrrhenian Sea - ITALY
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SAPT and SGPTV SA in Tangier, MOROCCO
The Board of Directors consists of no more than 33 members, who are elected to a three-year term. The Board of Directors meets at least twice a year. It is partially renewed each year and reflects the geographic and professional diversity of the global network of port cities.
Since 1988, AIVP has been working to improve the relationship between cities and ports, with citizens at the heart of its efforts. Learn more about AIVP’s mission, vision, and values.
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