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The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) is a world-wide asociation of port authorities whose principle objective is to develop and foster good relations and cooperation by promoting greater efficiency of all ports and harbours through the exchange of information about new techniques and technology, relating to port development, organisation, administration and management. Promoting co-operation among ship owners, shipping lines and other parties. The IAPH have been granted consultative status os a Non-Governmental Organisation from the following UN Agencies: International Maritime Organisation; UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD); Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC); UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

The objectives of the International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA) are to promote safe and efficient marine operations in port waters and to represent the professional standing, interests and views of harbour masters internationally, regionally and nationally.

The International Maritime Pilots Association are the pilot associations forum for the exchange of information, with a main objective being a representative voice for pilots in international maritime forums. In particular, to have a voice at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) who are an agency of the UN, as this is the International Maritime Law-making body. Consultative status at IMO was formally granted in November 1973, and since that time IMPA delegates have played a very active role in the work of the organisation.

The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) established in 1957, gathers together marine aids to navigation authorities, manufacturers and consultants from all parts of the world and offers them the opportunity to compare their experiences and achievements. IALA is encouraging its members to work together in a common effort to harmonise aids to navigation world-wide and to ensure that the movement of vessels are safe, expeditious and cost effective.

Members of CEDA are drawn from Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Western Dredging Association (WEDA), serving the Americas, and the Eastern Dredging Association (EADA) serving the Asian and Pacific region, are autonomous sister associations which share the aims of CEDA. The three sister associations form the World Organisation of Dredging Associations (WODA). CEDA who are the Central Dredging Association promote the exchange of knowledge in all fields concerned with dredging. They enhance contacts between the various groups from which members are drawn and between the dredging fraternity and the rest of the world, enhancing understanding of dredging works from both theoretical and practicle viewpoints. They also co-operate with other international organisations to safeguard the interests of the dredging profession.

AIM is the global trade association for automatic identification and mobility technologies. AIM members are providers and users systems that capture, manage and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. As a not-for-profit industry organization, AIM‚s mission is to stimulate the understanding and use of the technology by providing timely, unbiased and commercial-free information.

Established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, the WCO is an intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations. With 159 Member Governments, it is the only intergovernmental worldwide organization competent in Customs matters.The World Customs Organization: i) Establishes, maintains, supports and promotes international instruments for the harmonization and uniform application of simplified and effective Customs systems and procedures governing the movement of commodities, people and conveyances across frontiers ; ii) Reinforces Members_ efforts to secure compliance with their legislation to combat transnational offences; iii) Assists Members in their efforts to meet the challenges of the modern business environment and adapt by fostering integrity, human resource development, transparency, improvements in the management and working methods and the sharing of best practices.

ICHCA International represents cargo-handling interests in the international field and is the only one to do so. It was founded in 1952 and for many years was run as an Association. The acronym stands for International Cargo Handling Coordination Association but in 2002 it became incorporated and took the name ICHCA International Ltd. Its role is to speak for cargo-handling interests at an international level and to consult, inform and advise its members accordingly. It has a world-wide membership and is a recognised Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) with ILO, IMO, ISO and UNCTAD. It also liaises closely with other international bodies such as IAPH. It works through a number of panels and groupings and publishes a bi-monthly electronic newsletter, an annual publication "Cargo World" and many authoritative advice and guidance documents.

The International Cargo Security Council (ICSC) is a professional association of cargo transportation and security professionals from the entire spectrum of cargo security: Air, truck/rail, maritime, and intermodal. Its success hinges on each member's personal concern for the safe and secure movement of the nation's commerce. The ICSC has four objectives: To improve cargo transportation security through voluntary government/industry efforts; to serve as a central clearinghouse for the collection and distribution of information relating to trends, techniques, and efforts to prevent cargo-related crimes; to provide a platform to address transportation industry matters relating to security of cargo; and to assist and support voluntary and self-help initiatives by government, transportation centres, and industry cargo security interests to develop effective efforts and programmes to combat cargo loss.

The Ports and Terminals Group (PTG), based in London, is the UK's leading ports trade association. PTG's mission is to help facilitate its members' entry into, or growth of their businesses in, overseas markets; and in doing so assist port organisations and governmental authorities worldwide to undertake port development and expansion on a build- operate- transfer or similar basis.

The IAASP – International Association of Airport and Seaport Police - are a worldwide, non-governmental and non-profit association dedicated to mutual co-operation in setting the highest standards of safety, security and law enforcement regarding the transportation of persons and property through air and seaport across boundaries and other terminals. Crime at airports and seaports presents a serious problem to society worldwide. It was recognised in the late 1960s that there was an urgent need for police and other law enforcement agencies to develop a faster means of exchanging information and intelligence, internationally. The IAASP are the oldest and largest international police association of its kind. They were formed in 1969 bringing together representatives of police, other enforcement agencies and the transportation industry in the movement of passengers and cargo at airports and seaports around the world. For the first time, a professional approach to policing airports and seaports was possible worldwide.

The Coasts, Oceans , Ports and Rivers Institute (COPRI) was founded in 2000, as one of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) seven technical institutes. COPRI works to advance and disseminate scientific and engineering knowledge to its diverse membership, which is engaged in sustainable development and the protection of coasts, oceans, ports, waterways, rivers and wetlands. COPRI works to enhance communication and cooperation among our more than 3,000 members, both domestic and abroad, and the industry as a whole by advancing our member’s careers, stimulating technological advancement and improving professional practice. With 16 technical committees, COPRI provides members the opportunity to change, the face of the industry from actively developing policy change to developing standards and technically sound programs such as conferences and workshops. COPRI’s committees are comprised of all members of the profession including: engineers, academicians, planners, elected and appointed officials and more.