May 14 - 15, 2009

Marseilles, France

NMU was represented at this European Sea Ports Organization Conference which was held in Marseille. The ESPO 2009 Conference dealt with key questions regarding the diverse port system of Europe, its sustainability and growth possibilities . Bottlenecks on the major European transport corridors concerned were be analysed as well as the development potential of regional co-operative networks between ports. The conference has also looked at the opportunities EU policy instruments and funding mechanisms may bring. Particular attention has in this context been paid to the impact of the EC State aid and environmental guidelines which have both been announced for the end of 2008.

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