The International Association of Ports and Harbors will conduct its 2012 Mid-Term Conference and Board Meeting in Jerusalem between May 21-24, 2012.  Israel, as the geographical junction that connects Europe, Asia and Africa, is proud to host the conference that aims to connect the major ports of the world through the common platform created by the International Association of Ports and Harbors.  The International Association of Ports and Harbors is a global alliance of over 230 ports in 90 countries which together handle well over 60% of the world's sea-borne trade and nearly 80% of the world container traffic.