PORT-NET is an EU-Interreg 3c project which was approved in January 2005 by the EU-North Joint Technical Secretariat in Rostock. PORT-NET is a network of 20 partners from 12 EU-states and Russia with the objective of achieving a better understanding of the factors describing a suitable organisation, appropriate operational structures and capacities and an optimal regional integration of ports. On the operational level these objectives of PORT-NET will be achieved by workshops incl. external lecturers and best practice tours at the locations of the partners as well as by external expertise and studies.
The main objective of PORT-NET is to achieve within the participating port communities and beyond a better understanding of the factors which describe a suitable organisation, appropriate operational structures and capacities and an optimal regional integration of ports. Sub-objectives are to increase quality of port services and to encourage cost efficient and environmentally friendly maritime transportation and hinterland structures.
To meet these objectives a modular structure of PORT-NET has been chosen with 19 thematic workshops and 3 best practice tours. These main activities which will be accompanied and supported by external lecturers and expertises, will guarantee comprehensive exchange of experience and best practice Know-how among partners, guests and the interested public.
Components of PORT-NET
Besides the compulsory organisational component three themes are emphasised by separate components:The interregional activities of PORT-NET will take place from 2005 to 2007. Starting with an opening conference the second quarter of 2005 the number of activities will increase to reach the peak in 2006. During 2007 all components will be finalised until the closing conference in the third quarter of 2007 completes the project.
