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The ESPO urges the EU to establish a recovery strategy to enable ports to help the economy overcome the crisis
I would like to pay particular attention to port airports particularly affected by the collapse in passenger traffic
April 10, 2020
These are the proposals of the ESPO so that ports can overcoming the crisis and contributing to the recovery of the economy According to the association, European ports, their customers and other stakeholders should be able to benefit from immediate and planned support at both EU and national levels. Temporary support measures that will allow ports to absorb the impact of the current downtime once the blocking and limiting measures have been lifted, governments.
In addition, ESPO called on the EU to strengthen its current support tools and financial instruments for projects infrastructure at ports, particularly those in the Mechanism to connect Europe (CEF), and to strengthen investments to enable ports to play their role decarbonisation of the European economy.
The association also highlighted the need for port and transport infrastructure projects currently in progress, which are being delayed due to the measures national blocking systems, relatively different flexibility is adopted deadlines and the "use it or lose it."
Finally, ESPO also called for special attention ports that are handling large volumes of traffic passengers who play an important role in the passenger industry. ports that have suffered a health emergency due to the health emergency. dramatic decline in activity. Emphasizing that the recovery tourism activities and travel will take longer in view of the strict restrictions on travel to the EU European Union, the association therefore noted the need for develop initiatives to restore trust in the sustainability, health and safety of maritime traffic passengers and cruises.
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These are the proposals of the ESPO so that ports can overcoming the crisis and contributing to the recovery of the economy According to the association, European ports, their customers and other stakeholders should be able to benefit from immediate and planned support at both EU and national levels. Temporary support measures that will allow ports to absorb the impact of the current downtime once the blocking and limiting measures have been lifted, governments.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
