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

Welcome new PIANC NZ Chair

Welcome to Jonathan (Jono) Stewart as the new Chair of PIANC Aotearoa New Zealand, taking up the leadership role from the legendary Matt McKee. Jono has served as Deputy Chair of the Chapter for the past two years, providing leadership to the committee and playing a key role in organising

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Looking Back on 2025

Another excellent year for PIANC AU-NZ! In 2025 almost fifteen hundred attendees enjoyed our member-focused events organised by our amazing regional chapters in 2025 – 33 events in 14 cities! These included technical webinars/ seminars, Young Professional leadership breakfasts, outreach visits to Australian universities, site tours of ports and other places of

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The best things in life are free

The best things in life are free, as are many of PIANC’s publications! Several important climate change and decarbonisation reports and technical notes are available for FREE from PIANC International. See our list below. PTGCC 2: Climate Change Costs to Ports and Waterways: Scoping the Business Case Assessment for Investment

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The January issue of PIANC e-newsletter 'Sailing Ahead' is here! Find out what has been going on and what's coming up in the PIANC community!

Download your free copy at https://loom.ly/l-bSOoQ

#pianc #sailingahead

In case your project receives a Certificate of Recognition, it will be in the running for the PIANC Working with Nature Award during the PIANC World Congress in 2028.

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/dvpU2xc for more information on this Award!

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