ESPO welcomes Icelandic ports as full member

ESPO is pleased to welcome the Icelandic Association of Ports as a full member of the organisation, following the formal approval of its membership by ESPO’s General Assembly on 10 November 2026.

Previously an observer member of ESPO, the Icelandic Association of Ports has decided to strengthen its engagement within the organisation by becoming a full member. The application, unanimously approved by the Association’s Board on 29 May 2026, was warmly welcomed by ESPO’s Executive Committee and has now been formally endorsed by the General Assembly.

As a full member, the Icelandic Association of Ports will enjoy full membership rights and participate actively in ESPO’s work and decision-making. Mr. Gunnar Tryggvason, CEO of Ports of Faxaflói and Board Member of the Icelandic Ports Association, has been appointed as the Association’s representative on ESPO’s Executive Committee. He stated that “Full membership of ESPO is an important step for Iceland’s ports, building on many years of valued cooperation. For an island nation, ports are essential to everyday life, connecting our communities and businesses with the wider world. Through the Icelandic Ports Association, we look forward to bringing our North Atlantic perspective to ESPO’s work, learning from fellow ports and advancing our shared ambitions for sustainability, efficiency and resilience.”

ESPO warmly welcomes its new full member, further strengthening the representation of European ports and reinforcing cooperation, knowledge exchange and a common voice for ports across Europe.

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