30th January 2021
European Parliament adopted report on revision of Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed.
Credit: ESPO Secretariat
The European Parliament has adopted the report on the revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines (2019/2192(INI)) with a large majority.
With the adoption of the own-initiative report last week, the Parliament set out its position on the upcoming revision of the TEN-T guidelines which is planned for the second half of 2021.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the final report by rapporteur Jens Gieseke (German, EPP).
ESPO especially welcomes that the strategic role of European maritime ports has been recognised by many members of the responsible Transport Committee during the compromise negotiations. The report further underlines the need for sufficient EU funding to complete the TEN-T network, regretting the recent cuts to the Connectin
Deal or No Deal As Border Checks in EU Ports Starting from 1 January 2021
18th December 2020
EPSO calling on businesses to prepare for Border checks. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is the principal interface between European seaports and the European institutions and its policy makers. Above a busy port scene involving a variety of ship designs catering for transportation modes.
Credit: Jehan Ashmore
Businesses that conduct trade between the EU and the UK will from 1 January 2021 need to deal with border controls, thereby ensuring they submit the right formalities and information to border authorities in order to gain clearance for their goods at the border.
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EU Mobility Strategy paves the way for Green Deal implementation but needs a vision on seaports as engines of growth and recovery
On 9 December, the European Commission released its new EU Mobility Strategy entitled “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European Transport on track for the future”.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the ambition of the Mobility Strategy to deliver the Green Deal transport target to reduce GHG emissions by 90% while also working towards zero pollution in the sector. ESPO fully supports the intention to make all transport modes sustainable and to shift towards more sustainable solutions. ESPO very much subscribes to the technology-neutral approach the Commission is pursuing.
EU Mobility Strategy Paves Way for Green Deal but Needs Vision on Ports as Engines of Growth & Recovery
17th December 2020
EU mobility strategy paves the way for the Green Deal but according to ESPO needs a vision on seaports as engines of growth and recovery.
Credit: ESPO Secretariat
The European Commission on 9 Deccember released its new EU Mobility Strategy entitled “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European Transport on track for the future”.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the ambition of the Mobility Strategy to deliver the Green Deal transport target to reduce GHG emissions by 90% while also working towards zero pollution in the sector.
ESPO: Ports can play important role in delivering EU Green Deal but clearer strategy needed December 16, 2020, by Naida Hakirevic
Europe’s ports can be a strategic partner in making the European Green Deal happen but a more specific strategy in this respect is needed, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) pointed out.
In its new position paper on the recently unveiled EU Mobility Strategy, ESPO welcomed the ambition of the strategy to deliver the Green Deal transport target to reduce GHG emissions by 90% while also working towards zero pollution in the sector. Related Article Posted: 4 months ago
“ESPO fully supports the intention to make all transport modes sustainable and to shift towards more sustainable solutions. ESPO very much subscribes to the technology-neutral approach the Commission is pursuing,” the Brussels-based organization representing seaports said.