Commission adopts Blue Belt Communication
The Commission has adopted today the Blue Belt Communication aiming at improving competitiveness in the maritime sector and promoting Blue Growth.
Blue Belt creates a single transport area for shipping within the European Union where less administrative burden and delays aims at enhancing competitiveness. This will reduce costs for the EU ships transporting goods within the EU. They can operate freely in this area, in line with the EU internal market regulations, ensuring optimal administrative procedures, safety, environmental protection as well as customs and tax revenues. Enhancing the attractiveness of maritime transport brings two objectives totally in line with Blue Growth agenda: stimulation of employment and reduction of the environmental impact of transport.
