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October 21, 2026
The Port Journal

European ports: The need to avoid the great divide

By Thanos Pallis European ports have recently been at the centre of attention. Serving 3.4 billion tonnes of goods and 395 million passengers per year, they handle around 74% of Europe’s external trade via…

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By Thanos Pallis European ports have recently been at the centre of attention. Serving 3.4 billion tonnes of goods and 395 million passengers per year, they handle around 74% of Europe’s external trade via three million port calls. Their strategic importance as essential interfaces between the European economy and international markets, and as lifelines for […]

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