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The European Commission launched
its new European ports policy on 18th October 2007.
"After a unique, year long consultation process, key stakeholders
will come together at Waterfront's Conference to examine
for the first time whether the Commission's Communication
and, accompanying 25 Actions, will succeed in replacing
the previous 10 year period of conflict, controversy and
uncertainty with clarity, consensus and stability."
WaterfrontEurope's Director, Mark Watts
The Communication seeks to promote greater dialogue
between all stakeholders and the Waterfront event will be
the first opportunity to test the water.
About the conference
"Ports are Europe's windows
to the world. European ports play a key role for our growth
and jobs strategy and we must make sure that ports can handle
the expected growth in maritime traffic. It is essential
to promote investment and employment in the sector" Jacques
Barrot, European Commissioner for Transport
The European Commission will launch its new European
ports policy in October.
After a unique, year long consultation process, principal
stake-holders will examine whether the new EU Ports Policy
will succeed in replacing the previous period of conflict,
controversy and uncertainty with clarity, consensus and
stability.
This event, supported by ESPO and ECSA, and with the participation
of the European Commission, to be held in Brussels shortly
after the Commission's final ports policy announcements,
is the first opportunity to examine the future of European
ports policy. It will provide the ports of Europe and its
maritime industry and stakeholders with the opportunity
to understand the new guidelines, express their views and
debate the key issues.
Key issues covered at the
conference
The aims and objectives
of the new European ports policy
How can ports be developed
in a sustainable manner to match the growth in demand for
shipping?
Understanding the different
and sometimes overlapping environmental legislation
Strengthening the performance
of seaports as intermodal nodal points
Implications for ports
of vertical integration in the supply chain
The role of ports in
Trans European Networks (TENs)
How can fair competition
between EU ports be ensured?
The new consensus -
myth or reality?
Is social dialogue the
key to maintaining good relations?
Confirmed speakers
Jean Trestour
Head of Ports Policy
European
Commission, DG Transport & Energy
Patrick
Verhoeven Secretary General
European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)
Diego Teurelincx
Secretary General Federation of
European Private Port Operators (FEPORT)
Alfons Guinier
Secretary General European Community
Shipowners Association (ECSA)
Philippe Alfonso
Political Secretary for Fisheries, Dockers and Maritime Sections
European Transport Workers' Federation
(ETF)
Chair:
Mark Watts Director
Waterfront Europe
To register proceed to on-line
booking or print a conference
brochure for a hard copy of the registration form
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