Antwerp, 31 May 2024
FEPORT members gathered in Antwerp for the mid-year General Assembly meeting of the organization have formally adopted FEPORT Manifesto 2024-2029.
The document is a contribution to the ongoing reflections within the EU Commission regarding the new EU roadmap and an invitation to dialogue to all institutional stakeholders who will have the task to work on the priorities and proposals of the new Commission.
European ports are in competition with other industries and with other ports in the world to attract investments. So, while the strategic nature of European ports as critical infrastructure is recognized, it is important that this specific status does not entail a lack of stability in the legal framework, among others regarding foreign investments. It is crucial that the EU adopts a consistent approach regarding all critical infrastructures and particularly those situated up-stream and downstream ports. Vulnerabilities can also result from fragmented sectoral policies.
The competitiveness of European ports should not be sacrificed on the altar of over-regulation …
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