Europe’s new defence drive is worrying port bosses
- The European Commission’s 2025 port strategy will outline the role of ports in military mobility, marking a shift in maritime policy
- Ports are expected to integrate defence logistics to support Europe’s security framework. But what exactly that means isn’t clear
- With the policy still unfinished, port executives mull how to adapt to their dual role in trade and security, and how to pay for it
Military mobility is emerging as a key pillar of the European Commission’s 2025 port strategy. But how should EU ports implement security measures? Must they all? And where will the funding come from?
