On November 3, 2026, Dr. Ichio Motono, Senior Executive Director of Yokohama Port Corporation (YPC) and IAPH Vice President for the Asia I Region, spoke at the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) International Conference held in London.

Dr. Motono joined a distinguished panel alongside global port leaders, including Mr. Jens Meier (President of IAPH and CEO of the Port of Hamburg), Mr. Eugene Seroka (Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles), and Mr. Boudewijn Siemons (CEO of the Port of Rotterdam). Together, they engaged in an active discussion under the theme “From global shocks to local action: building resilient port supply chains.”