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The Association of European Ports urges the EU and Member States to prioritise the transport of goods
O'Reilly: These are extraordinary and difficult times, and it is vital that essential goods and materials can be exchanged without interruption
March 18, 2020
To the Commission and the EU states, the ESPO calls for take all necessary measures to maintain trade trade, in order to ensure that vital goods and materials can be delivered to citizens across the EU, and to make sure that closing boundaries doesn't interrupt the flow goods.
"These," noted the President of the ESPO, Eamonn O'Reilly -- these are extraordinary and difficult times for everyone and it's vital that supply chains that allow goods and essential materials to move to Europe continue to run without interruption as much as possible. European ports are committed to continuing to support the flow of goods together with all the other supply chain operators shipping, distribution and shipping transport.'
"90% of trade with third countries and more than a third of intra-community exchanges -- recalled Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary-General of the Association of European Ports - through European ports. In the event of an emergency, the ports essential role in providing citizens, health services and health care companies the products and materials they need. Ports Europeans take this responsibility very seriously Public. They rely on the European Union and Member States to support to play this role.'
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To the Commission and the EU states, the ESPO calls for take all necessary measures to maintain trade trade, in order to ensure that vital goods and materials can be delivered to citizens across the EU, and to make sure that closing boundaries doesn't interrupt the flow goods.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
