The Transport Committee of the European Parliament has expressed its support (29 in favor, 13 against, 3 abstentions) for the compromise reached by MEP Knut Fleckenstein and the TRAN shadow rapporteurs on the proposal for a port regulation adopted in May 2013, the European Sea Ports Organisation said in its press release.
“When the proposal came out two years ago, we feared that it would cause a slowdown of well-performing European port engines, instead of providing ports the tools needed to face current and future challenges, ” said ESPO’s Secretary General, Isabelle Ryckbost.
“Thanks to the open and constructive dialogue with the rapporteur and the shadow rapporteurs serious steps have been set towards a realistic and acceptable Port Regulation and a possible deal with the Council.”
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes in particular the following elements of the compromise:
ESPO says that not all concerns have been addressed yet and hopes that the remaining issues can be further addressed during the negotiations with the Council.