The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), a Tokyo-based NGO, represents 168 ports and 134 port-related businesses across 84 countries, as of August 2022. These members manage over 60% of global maritime trade and container traffic. IAPH maintains consultative ties with various UN bodies, including UNCTAD, UNEP, and the UN Global Compact.

BIMCO is the world’s largest organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers and agents that aims to be at the forefront of global developments, providing expert knowledge and practical advice to safeguard and add value to its members.

The European Sustainable Shipping Forum (ESSF) facilitates dialogue, technical knowledge exchange, and cooperation among the Commission, Member States’ authorities, and maritime stakeholders. It focuses on enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of EU maritime transport.

Founded in 1998, Euroshore represents 36 members from 18 countries worldwide, with a mission to advance the interests of companies in ship waste management. It promotes the use of port reception facilities, eco-friendly waste disposal, adherence to international ship waste policies, and healthy competition. Furthermore, Euroshore contributed significantly to the European Directive (2019/883/EC) on Port Reception Facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.

The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association is the pioneering voluntary commitment of Greek seafarers and ship owners aiming to safeguard the seas from ship-generated pollution, established in Piraeus, on June 4, 1982. Under the motto “To Save the Seas”.

Based in Brussels, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), founded in 1993, is a collective voice for seaports within the EU. ESPO helps its members understand policy initiatives and provides policymakers with insights on the role of port authorities. It has evolved into a knowledge network engaging with stakeholders in the maritime sector.

The International Waste Working Group is a non-profit, non-political group of engineers and scientists working in the field of solid and hazardous waste management.

The Greek Association of Environmental Protection Companies (PASEPPE) was founded in 2001 and consists of more than 90 members which are companies involved in all stages of waste management, construction, technology, industrial units, corporations engaged in energy saving, as well as specialized consultants and product suppliers.

The Hellenic Solid Waste Management Association (HSWMA) is a non-profit non-governmental organization, founded in 2000 and today more than 500 members are participating.

The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry strives to assist in establishing a free, flexible, competitive, and modern business environment that promotes the productive forces of Greece and identifies commerce and industry as the engines of long-term, sustainable economic growth.

The Short Sea Shipping Association (SSMA) has been operating informally since the 1930s, but until 1940 Mediterranean shipping was represented by the EUSR. The specific nature of the activity, the intense competition faced by the Greek fleet at that time and the direct dependence on national policies made the creation of an association dedicated exclusively to Mediterranean shipping imperative. The EENMA was founded in order to be the main body representing Greek short sea shipping and to play a decisive role in European events, contributing with its expertise to the formulation of policies and strategies for the promotion and strengthening of the NMA.