A CONNECTED NORTH SEA REGION

Vision: Fossil-free, safe and user-friendly accessibility for all and in every territory of the North Sea Region

The North Sea Region (NSR) is a major transport hub in Europe and vital for the competitiveness, internal and external trade of the EU and beyond. The region is host to the biggest ports in Europe, has a competitive transport and logistics industry, with vehicle and aviation manufacturers and transport-related technology developers. The transport sector is on the other hand causing billions of Euros in negative externalities in Europe per year. Efficient and sustainable transport of passengers and goods in and between countries is key for promoting a desirable development in the NSR.

Key topics and goals of the NSC by 2030 are:

  • Ensured transnational accessibility, with good connections to the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks and improved conditions for maritime transport that ensures accessibility to markets, jobs and services, satisfactory for people and businesses.
  • Clean shipping, climate-neutral and inclusive transport: Significant reduction of the carbon footprint of transport, including shipping and aviation. Well-functioning transport services are available in all kind of territories and affordable for all groups in society
  • Coherent regulatory framework related to intelligent transport solutions at the EU level has been adopted and regional and local authorities have the capacity to handle and benefit from new transport solutions

Read more in the North Sea Region 2030 Strategy.

The NSC Transport Group is responsible for managing the area under the North Sea Strategy.

What does the group focus on?

The group supports the NSC Executive Committee in implementing the Connected North Sea Region priority area of the North Sea Region 2030 Strategy.

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