5 Amendments of Bernd LANGE related to 2023/2059(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Parliament emphasizes that a clear and coherent European Port Strategy is essential to ensure fair competition and robust resilience. More cooperation between the European ports should be mandatory and a harmful competition for example in the question of underpricing has to be avoided. The independence, competitiveness and the security of European ports must be central concerns of an European Ports Strategy;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the implementation of recent or pending EU legislation, including in the field of trade, will require economic and ecological investments and training for port operators and authorities; Concretely, this implies a preliminary ccordinated action for the use of on-shore electricity (Landstromnutzung) in the port at the latest from 2030 onwards to reduce air pollution in the port and its immediate surroundings;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that by 2030, the EU aims to import 10 million tons of green hydrogen. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive strategy on importation, coordination, and infrastructure development is essential to the European Port Strategy and should be established promptly. With the European Green Deal and updated energy strategies, European ports are evolving into pivotal energy hubs. This emerging role must be recognized and appropriately emphasized in future financing strategies and infrastructure developments;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that a European Port Strategy must incorporate measures to prevent an oligopoly in liner shipping companies from dominating both on- shore and off-shore logistics. For the sake of fair competition and a level playing field, the current preferential tax treatment for liner shipping companies must be terminated immediately. This favorable treatment has endowed these companies with a market power, enabling them to branch out into other segments of the logistics sector. This disparity in competition and tax regulations allows dominant entities in container shipping to exert undue influence over port and hinterland logistics;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasizes the importance of viewing Ukrainian ports and terminals as an integral part of the European port and trade system even today. Applauds the support that European operators of these ports have provided to their local staff since the onset of the war. Recognizes the severe financial challenges these operators currently face due to Russia's unlawful war in Ukraine. Believes that these ports and terminals can—and should—play a pivotal role in the country's reconstruction.