On 15 September, the FEPORT team travelled to the Port of Antwerp for a working visit alongside representatives of DG CONNECT, DG MOVE and ENISA.
During the first part of the visit, participants exchanged views with a terminal operator’s Chief Information Security Officer on the implementation of cybersecurity measures in the sector and relevant EU legislation, including NIS2.
These discussions are becoming increasingly important as ports and the wider maritime sector grow more interconnected and, amid mounting geopolitical tensions, become more attractive targets for cyberattacks. At the same time, legislation must remain proportionate and workable in practice. Exchanges between policymakers and industry stakeholders help ensure that it is.
Through its participation in the SAFEDIGIMAR project, FEPORT supports the Commission’s efforts to improve the industry’s cybersecurity maturity and reduce supply chain risks, while helping companies implement the relevant requirements.
The visit concluded with a tour of a brownfield terminal conversion project, illustrating how existing port capacity can be upgraded to improve productivity and environmental performance without expanding its footprint.
