Europe has to start taking port capacity more seriously, say Maersk executives
- Ports across the continent are ‘scarce’ said Maersk boss Clerc
- They should be treated in the same way as other critical infrastructure, such as airports or utilities
- Governments must start thinking long-term to make sure ports are equipped to keep trade flowing
In a year where major European ports have been blighted by congestion, senior staff at Maersk and APM Terminals have called for leaders on the continent to start treating ports like the critical infrastructure that they are
