THE 5 PILLARS OF THE CONNECT2SMALLPORTS PROJECT

Mobilise & integrate supply and demand side

Connect small ports’ operators, authorities,
transport infrastructure and ICT planners and managers to develop cluster strategy.

Learn & Exchange

Integrate all actors to exchange, do peer learning, learn from core ports,
be trained as well as apply best practices.

Design & Confirm

Pilot improvement solutions will be designed in reference to targeting
technical and ITC interoperability, improved co-modality and hinterland accessibility as well
as port management systems.

Test & Future Transfer

Implementation of designed pilot solution, testing and transferring
the results in the network.

Sustain & Internationalise

Organisation of roadshows and sharing of best practices from
the implemented 5 pilots in the region. Developing potential transfer plans
and internationalisation actions.