ESPO ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007
Containing
A Market Report on the European Seaport Industry
Prepared by the Institute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA)
and
An Overview of EU Policy Developments and ESPO Activities
Published 31 May 2007 on the occasion of the ESPO 2007 Conference held in Algeciras, Spain
Table of Contents
Foreword by Giuliano Gallanti, Chairman of ESPO
Foreword by Theo Notteboom, President of ITMMA - University of Antwerp
I.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II.
MARKET REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN SEAPORT INDUSTRY
1. General developments
2. The container market
3. The RoRo market
4. The market for conventional general cargo
5. The liquid bulk market
6. The dry bulk market
7. Key implications of market developments for European ports
8. References
III.
OVERVIEW OF EU POLICY DEVELOPMENTS AND ESPO ACTIVITIES
1. A year of consultation
2. A port policy for all seasons - Ten years after the Kinnock Green Paper
3. Integrating ports in the supply chain
4. Sustainable development of ports - Maritime Green Paper brings new élan
5. Maritime safety and security
6. Overview of ESPO activities in the period 2006-2007
7. ESPO membership and structure
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