Network News , Network NewsPublished on 26 November 2025

AIVP: The 20th World Conference Cities & Ports Puts New York at the Heart of Urban and Port Innovation

AIVP concluded its 20th World Conference Cities & Ports in New York, organised with NYCEDC from 18 to 21 November. Under the theme “Navigating Change: Innovating Ports, Cities and Climate”, the event brought together hundreds of international experts to exchange solutions, innovations, and strategies addressing the climate and urban challenges faced by port cities. New York, a showcase of waterfront transformation The programme featured plenaries, technical labs, workshops, and immersive site visits. Participants discovered flagship “Harbor of the Future” projects, including: The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan, The redevelopment project for the Manhattan cruise terminal, The development of the Blue Highways network, a driver of sustainable logistics using waterways. The boat tour along New York's waterfront provided an opportunity to assess the projects currently under consideration and/or under development. For more information, please consult the interactive map opposite: interactive map. A global network in…

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