Press Release: Commission proposes to strengthen security in European ports

The Commission proposed a new European-wide framework to enhance port security. Ports are particularly vulnerable parts of the logistics chain. Should they be successfully attacked by terrorists, consequences would be felt well beyond their narrow confines. This new proposal aims at complementing the security system by ensuring that all European port areas benefit from a European-wide security scheme. It builds on the Commission's May 2003 Communication on maritime security and on the recent agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on a European system of maritime security.