Can the Mediterranean remain a main gateway for global trade?
Inputs from policymakers, port authorities and shippers examine how rerouted traffic, security risks and new corridors affect the Mediterranean’s position in global supply chains.
How should port and rail governance respond to new routes and risks?
Sessions discuss investment choices, public-private partnership models, and crisis mechanisms for ports and rail corridors in the broader Mediterranean.
Which corridors matter most to the EU and its neighbors?
Speakers compare the Northern Adriatic and Western Mediterranean networks, and maritime and land-based alternatives, highlighting where capacity and political attention are needed.
What cooperation models can balance trade and security interests?
The closing discussion addresses regional and macro-regional frameworks—from EU initiatives to partnerships with neighbors and the private sector—to maintain open and competitive corridors.
Topics & sessions at a glance
- Mediterranean vs alternative sea routes
- Red Sea & Suez disruptions
- Arctic shortcuts and diversions
- Port competition & governance
- Rail / hinterland corridors
- EU macro‑regional initiatives
