ESPO Cheers As European Parliament Supports Ports, Urges Action

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  • ESPO applauds the European Parliament’s adoption of the Berendsen report, emphasizing a “comprehensive European Port Strategy.”
  • The report recognizes the pivotal role of Europe’s ports, understanding their challenges and substantial investment needs.
  • ESPO supports the call for harmonized measures to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure, including ports, in the face of evolving geo-economic and geopolitical dynamics.

Recognition of Ports’ Strategic Role

ESPO praises the European Parliament’s acknowledgment of Europe’s ports as vital gateways, logistic nodes, industrial clusters, and energy hubs. The report emphasizes the strategic importance of ports in Europe’s energy security and transition. ESPO supports the plea for harmonized measures to strengthen resilience, with a focus on reviewing the Foreign Direct Investment Regulation for a more level playing field and legal certainty for potential investors.

Focus on Competitiveness and Sustainability

ESPO welcomes the report’s emphasis on boosting the competitiveness of Europe’s ports. Parliament calls for support in the energy transition, particularly in developing hydrogen infrastructure and expediting permitting procedures. The report advocates measures to prevent carbon leakage, reduce administrative burdens, enhance hinterland connections, and allocate dedicated port envelopes under the Connecting Europe Facility. ESPO sees the report as a crucial step toward balancing security, competitiveness, open trade, and resilient supply chains.

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Source: ESPO

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