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European Port Debate
In collaboration with Deltalinqs business association, the Port of Rotterdam Authority organised the ‘Havendebat Europa’ (European Port Debate) where political parties debated the European challenges facing the port and the business community.
With the European elections of 6 to 9 June 2024 in sight, in the paper, the Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to emphasise the importance of the European collaboration and show policymakers what we believe should be prioritised for the next five years. Read the complete paper with the key points for the new European mandate.
Boudewijn Siemons
CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority
'Put implementation of the energy transition centre stage and use European ports intelligently to secure strategic autonomy.'
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority emphasises to the future European Commission and Parliament that ports can and want to play an important role in future-proofing Europe. It is clear that many industrial companies in Rotterdam are keen to invest in making their production more sustainable, but have not yet made a final investment decision. For them, it is crucial that the European investment climate offers sufficient securities and prospects for the future. The port of Rotterdam wants to remain as relevant to Europe in the future as it is now but then in a climate-neutral way.
Geopolitical tensions and increased pressure on industry demand a strong stance from the European Union. The port of Rotterdam has a large industrial complex and is a major hub for containers, energy and raw materials. Here, as in many other European ports, there is a confluence of major challenges, such as making international transport more sustainable, reliable supply chains for businesses and consumers and accelerating the sustainability of industry without losing competitiveness.
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The role of ports in a future-proof Europe
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2024 European elections
With the European elections of 6 to 9 June 2024 in sight, in the paper, the Port of Rotterdam Authority wants to emphasise the importance of the European collaboration and show policymakers what we believe should be prioritised for the next five years. Read the complete paper with the key points for the new European mandate.
European Port Debate
In collaboration with Deltalinqs business association, the Port of Rotterdam Authority organised the ‘Havendebat Europa’ (European Port Debate) where political parties debated the European challenges facing the port and the business community.
“Put implementation of the energy transition centre stage and use European ports intelligently to secure strategic autonomy.”
Boudewijn Siemons
CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority
The Port of Rotterdam Authority emphasises to the future European Commission and Parliament that ports can and want to play an important role in future-proofing Europe. It is clear that many industrial companies in Rotterdam are keen to invest in making their production more sustainable, but have not yet made a final investment decision. For them, it is crucial that the European investment climate offers sufficient securities and prospects for the future. The port of Rotterdam wants to remain as relevant to Europe in the future as it is now but then in a climate-neutral way.
Geopolitical tensions and increased pressure on industry demand a strong stance from the European Union. The port of Rotterdam has a large industrial complex and is a major hub for containers, energy and raw materials. Here, as in many other European ports, there is a confluence of major challenges, such as making international transport more sustainable, reliable supply chains for businesses and consumers and accelerating the sustainability of industry without losing competitiveness.
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