On 9 December, the Council’s Working Party on Transport and Intermodal Questions held a focused exchange on the resilience of European logistics chains in light of recent geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events and cyber incidents impacting transport hubs.
Delegations highlighted vulnerabilities in energy supply to ports, hinterland connectivity during climate-related disruptions, and the growing exposure of digital infrastructure to malicious activity. Several Member States underlined the importance of integrating port infrastructure more explicitly into EU-wide plans for critical infrastructure protection, noting that ports play both commercial and strategic roles.
Discussions also touched upon the need to accelerate investments in redundant systems, secure data exchanges and emergency planning measures capable of supporting both civilian and defence mobility requirements. Participants acknowledged that cooperation between public authorities, port authorities and private terminal operators is essential to ensure practical readiness.
For FEPORT, the meeting echoed long-standing priorities: strengthening the resilience of port ecosystems, ensuring stable access to energy and digital networks, and maintaining predictable funding conditions for infrastructure upgrades that deliver security benefits but limited direct commercial return.
