Nicolas Peltier’s Post

Navigating Europe’s Future: The Vital Role of Ports. 🌍 Engaging in dialogue with fellow ports at this year’s ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) conference is more crucial than ever. In this transformative era, ports stand at a crossroads. They are not just multimodal hubs; they are strategic enablers for Europe’s sustainable, digital, and competitive future. Here’s how: 1. Geopolitical Anchors: European ports connect nations, fostering international trade and collaboration. 2. Economic Engines: Beyond infrastructure, ports drive prosperity, jobs, and investment. 3. Energy Catalysts: Ports actively contribute to Europe’s energy transition, embracing renewables. 4. Urban Integrators: Ports extend their influence beyond maritime boundaries, enriching communities. 5. Emission Pioneers: Committed to stewardship, ports lead emission reduction efforts. 6. Resilience Guardians: In crises, ports ensure supply chain continuity and maritime services. Empowering ports—they’re steering Europe toward resilience and sustainability. 🌍 #Ports #Europe #Sustainability #Leadership https://lnkd.in/eMSSWHS

Attending the conference on “Moving forward together: What’s next for EU mobility and transport?” organised by the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission - where today we’re discussing: ➡️ Delivering a deeper, more competitive and better connected EU ➡️ An inclusive, twin transition in the field of transport ➡️ The EU’s transport agenda in a shifting geopolitical concept

Anyone who cares about green shipping as part of sustainable trade and supply chains… how to actually fund and execute - case study from Hercules Haralambides well worth the read #sustainability #shipping #decarbonisation #investment #realitycheck

A ‘greener’ shipping requires substantial investments, and investments require incentives. Europe’s remarkable effort toward a 2050 “net zero” planet will be frustrated if not followed by her lateral allies, their ports and shipping. Funding is thus required and its provision demands effective coordination. Science can propose solutions, as our Turkey case study shows here (DOI: 10.1186/s41072-024-00172-1).

Road transport is one of 7⃣ priority areas of European Commission's New Growth Plan for the #WesternBalkans. The focus is on: 🔹transport integration 🔹EU standards 🔹access to relevant EU information systems 🔹facilitation of bilateral transport operations 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUsAkiX7

Railway and maritime passage connecting India to the Middle East and Europe!

🎙Big news from the European Commision! The EU is making a record investment of €7 billion through #CEFTransport funding to support 134 projects that will deliver smart, sustainable, efficient, and resilient transport infrastructure across Europe! 🌍🚄🚢 Commissioner for Climate Action and responsible for transport, Wopke Hoekstra, commented: “This is the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme. The selected projects will help transform Europe’s transport network, making cleaner transport modes more efficient and attractive for passengers and freight while enhancing safety across the TEN-T. I am especially pleased that several projects supporting the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes have been funded. These new corridors are of key importance to help integrate Ukraine and Moldova into the EU.” This includes infrastructure upgrades at around 20 seaports in Ireland, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Malta, #Lithuania, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, and Poland. Some of these upgrades will support the supply of OPS or transport renewable energy, enhancing our green transition🌱⚡ #PortofKlaipeda #GreenPort #Ports #EUGreenDeal #ConnectingEurope #SustainableTransport #GreenDeal #SmartInfrastructure #EUInvestment #GreenEnergy #EUProjects

Wow. Very inspiring to learn about visionary transportation projects like the High-Speed Rail in China that has shaped the world. This project embodies the power of collaboration, innovation, and determination. #sustainabletransportion #TransportationInnovation #GlobalConnectivity

A deal was agreed in Brussels last night on Trans-European Transport networks, the glue that holds Europe together. Well done to my colleague Jakop Dalunde MEP of The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament and Dominique Riquet MEP rapporteur for their work on this over the last year. Some highlights: 🚅 Rail speeds increase 🇺🇦 Ukraine connected 🌆 Focus on cities 🚞 Night-train opportunities 🚢 Shipping boost IE-EU

China's infrastructure investments in Europe represent more than just concrete and steel; they are strategic chess moves on the geopolitical board, fostering dependence and potentially creating future political leverage over key countries. #Europe #Chinainvestments #infrastructureinvestment