PIANC Australia & New Zealand

Bringing together experts on technical, economic, environmental and planning issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructure.

Established in 1885, PIANC is the leading global knowledge partner for governments and the private sector in the design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas. As a non-political and non-profit organisation, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructures.

At the core of PIANC’s mission is the publication of high-quality Technical Reports produced by international Working Groups composed of expert participants from multiple member countries. Through our many conferences and events we bring people together in the ports and maritime communities for knowledge sharing, learning and networking.

PIANC Australia and New Zealand is one of the largest of the 28 recognised National Sections within PIANC International.

7 reasons to join

Get connected to expert guidance and technical advice Gain open access to advanced technological information Address climate change issues Team up with industry decision makers Be active in Working Groups, Commissions and National Sections Come aboard the Young Professional Community Become part of our international network

Latest AU-NZ News

Call out for WG257 InCom Digital Twins Inland Waterways.

Image used from DIWA Copyright 2025 https://www.masterplandiwa.eu New PIANC InCom WG257 Digital Twins for Operation and Monitoring of Inland Waterways and Infrastructure – call out for members. Considering the complexities of Inland Waterways and its infrastructure, operating and monitoring hydraulic navigation structures presents significant challenges, particularly when managing and analyzing

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Welcome new NZ PIANC YP Deputy Chair Jess Wood

Welcome to PIANC Aotearoa NZ’s new YP Deputy Chair, Jess Wood.  Jess is a proud ports and marine engineer based in Christchurch and has been working in WSP’s Ports and Marine Team, (design, condition assessments, asset management, valuations) since graduating with a BE Civil (Hons) from the University of Canterbury in 2020.

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Working Group Call Out -InCom WG266

Inland Navigation Commission Working Group 266: Capacity Augmentation and Structural Expansion of Existing Inland Water Transport Facilities – call out for members. As the global economy and international trade continue to expand, inland waterway transport (IWT), recognized for its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability, is becoming increasingly pivotal. However, numerous

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PIANC InCom is looking for members for this newly created WG!

Interested?
Contact your National Section or send an email to info@pianc.org in case your country doesn't have a National Section!

#pianc #incom #workinggroups

The PIANC Seminar 2025 will take place on 18-19 February at Westports, Malaysia.

PIANC President Francisco Esteban Lefler (photo - right) and PIANC Secretary-General Geert Van Cappellen are attending this interesting event!

#pianc #piancseminar2025

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