On the occasion of the 29th Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum, to be held in Brussels (Belgium) from June 27 to 30, Port Authorities and main maritime transport & logistics actors will meet in the framework of the Club of Ports’ Special Programme to address the issues of their future, with a focus on Maritime Silk Road and its potential :
Among the topics to be addressed :
1. Maritime Transport in Africa requires a Global Approach
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Maritime transport is heavily dependent on Land transport potential and efficiency
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Priority to the Development of hinterland transport networks, essential for an endogenous Development of the Continent
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Intermodality issues (rail, maritime route and transport), creation of efficient transport corridors and connecting hinterland countries
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Better optimizing investment : technical interoperability of different networks and legal & administrative harmonization
2. Port is a Regional Driving Force of Sustainable Development
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Climate & Energy Initiatives : Developing a Carbon-Free Maritime Transport industry is becoming inevitable
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Africa requires a growing social integration between ports and the cities they belong to
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The necessity to strengthen safety and security in ports facilities as well as the adaptation to new contingencies (fight against cyberattacks) have turned ports into a source of technical dynamism for their geographical environment
3. The Maritime Silk Road and the Development of Mediterranean and African Ports
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Boosting the China-Africa strategic partnership : the Silk Road creates a new opening for all bordering countries
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Mediterranean and African Ports’ role will grow in view of the Maritime route huge advantage over the land one
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Opportunities but also Risks : how to keep Ports national control and ownership while facing pressing offers ?
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