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

APAC 2026 Awards

The Conference dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday 27 August brought the 2026 PIANC APAC Conference to a close, capping off a fantastic few days of knowledge sharing, collaboration and connection. Special congratulations to our wonderful award winners.  Congratulations and thank you to all involved for a hugely successful conference that

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We must change the way we deliver infrastructure

Professor Todd Bridges, Professor of Practice in resilient and sustainable systems in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia, USA, and Past Chair PIANC International Environmental Commission, speaks on the topic of ‘Leading Transformation for Nature positive Infrastructure and Resilient ports.’ at the PIANC APAC Conference of August

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What a great PIANC APAC Conference!

460 people attended PIANC APAC 2026, held in Brisbane 25-27 August.  Attendees came from every state and territory in Australia, as well as 63 international delegates from 17 other countries (Belgium, Brazil, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, United

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📚A new PIANC publication has been published! 📷Download your free copy as a PIANC member or purchase your copy in the PIANC webshop at https://pianc.org/publications/. #pianc #wgreports #marcom

The PIANC August edition of the e-newsletter 'Sailing Ahead' gives you an overview of the main highlights of PIANC's activities this past month! 👉 Download your free copy at https://www.pianc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SAILING-AUGUST-2026-1.pdf.

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