EU bets on new strategy to strengthen maritime indusattempt and ports – News Room USA

The European Commission has adopted a new Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Union Ports Strategy, two instruments aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the European maritime sector.

According to the European institution, the strategies aim to boost “competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonization, safety and resilience in the EU water transport sector”, focutilizing particularly on ports, water transport and shipbuilding.

Strengthening the naval indusattempt and maritime transport

The European Union’s Maritime Industrial Strategy aims to consolidate Europe’s position in the naval sector and maritime transport, by defining measures aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the indusattempt.

According to the European Commission, this strategy seeks to “strengthen the naval indusattempt and maritime transport in Europe” and includes initiatives to preserve European leadership in high-tech shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies.

The document also foresees actions to support the development of high-quality maritime transport, while promoting a level playing field at an international level.

Ports seen as strategic points for trade and energy

The European Union Ports Strategy highlights the central role of these infrastructures in the functioning of the European economy.

According to , ports are “vital access points for trade, logistics, energy and military mobility”, and are essential elements for connectivity and security in the European space.

The strategy aims to promote a level playing field, greater regulatory clarity and investment security, with the aim of strengthening the long-term competitiveness of European ports.

The measures cover large port hubs, compact and medium-sized ports, islands and outermost regions, ensuring an integrated approach to the development of the maritime sector in the European Union.

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