9 Amendments of Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU related to 2008/2007(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas a European ports policy at Community level, exploiting their comparative geopolitical advantages, is appropriate for this sector because of its 1 COM(2001)0035 and COM(2004)0654. international dimension,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Da (new)
Recital Da (new)
Da. whereas, in view of its objectives of boosting the competitiveness of maritime transport and providing high-quality modern services, European ports policy should promote the following four principles: safety - swift service - low cost - respect for the environment,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. having regard to the importance to ports of modern infrastructure and hintereffective hinterland and island connections,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to publish guidelines on the application of Community environment legislation to port development and their infrastructure, the main objective being to protect the marine environment and the areas surrounding the ports;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7a (new)
Paragraph 7a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission systematically to monitor the development of the new technologies and management methods used internationally at ports and ship service, freight, passenger and land transport terminals with the aim of promoting policies and initiatives to develop Community ports and enhance their efficiency and productivity for the benefit of themselves and users;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13a (new)
Paragraph 13a (new)
13a. Stresses the need to develop cooperation with third countries in order to prepare and submit programmes for the development, coordination and transfer of know-how among neighbouring ports;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21.Calls on the Commission to undertake a study of the funds provided by public authorities to European commercial ports so as to identify possible distortions of competition, but considers that aid given to port authorities to develop their port infrastructures, curb congestion and reduce road freight should not be seen as state aid, particularly when it is considered to be essential to ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion (e.g. islands);
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges the Commission to promote the exchange of good practice in the port sector in general and with regard to innovation and the training of workers in particular in order improve the quality of services, competitiveness and the attraction of investment;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Believes that it is of the utmost importance to maintain a balance between the freedom to provide services and the specific requirements of ports; , while stressing the need for cooperation between the public and private sector in order to modernise them;