In March 2026, the European Commission adopted two strategies to drive competitiveness, sustainability, security and resilience within the EU’s wider waterborne sector. The strategies focus on ports, shipping and shipbuilding.
These sectors are vital for the EU’s trade, economic growth, security and defence. In the face of rising global competition, the energy transition, and security risks, these industries must remain strong. The new EU Ports Strategy and Industrial Maritime Strategy set out a vision and concrete actions to safeguard and strengthen these sectors in the EU.
