Page 117 - ΝΑΥΤΙΚΑ ΧΡΟΝΙΚΑ - SEPT 2025

• Capturing the changing port landscape and
diversity of ports. First of all, we think that it is
of paramount importance that the policy
recognises the new roles ports are taking
up, and, above all, the wide diversity and
unique character of each port in Europe.
Ports differ based on their location, size,
geographical characteristics, business,
governance, tasks and serving markets. Sustainable
Each port has its own history and narra-
tive and is preparing for its future as well graphene-based
as its role in building a more sustainable,
competitive and resilient Europe. Some hull and propeller coatings
ports will be crucial in building Europe’s
new energy landscape, while others will
be essential pillars of Europe’s Prepar-
edness Strategy. Some will combine all
these tasks, while others will continue Highly Durable
to play their role as a node in the supply
chain, a lifeline, or a supplier to the local
economy in the best and most sustain- Ultra Smooth
able way.
• Ports need a stable and flexible pol-
icy framework that equips, rather than Biocide Free
constrains. “Check the box”, and one-
size-fits-all solutions should be avoided;
instead, efforts and investments should
focus on areas where they make the most
sense, thereby avoiding stranded assets.
To operate effectively in a fast-changing
geoeconomic and geopolitical environ-
ment and fulfil their responsibilities in Applied on
the best way, ports require a stable yet
flexible policy framework. This frame-
work should enable them to be effec- 400+
tive and ambitious in reaching Europe’s
goals while remaining agile and resilient
in the face of sudden shocks and disrup-
tions. The implementation of existing leg- Vessels
islation should be prioritised. Additional
requirements should not be put forward
to solve problems that result from legis-
lation that still needs to be implemented.
• Completing TEN-T and addressing con-
nectivity gaps with ports remains key. We
believe that completing the TEN-T net-
work and enhancing Europe’s connectiv-
ity keeps Europe together, strengthens
its competitiveness, and is an enabler of
resilience. The 2024 TEN-T Regulation
very rightly recognises the role of ports as
cross-border multimodal nodes and trans-
port hubs which are gateways for trade,
industrial clusters, military mobility, clean
energies, and fuels. Stepping up the mod-
ernisation of Europe’s port connectivity
to the hinterland through adequate rail,

*DISTRIBUTOR IN GREECE 115
September 2025