After the very successful finalisation of the European Commission funded ECOPORTS project, it is widely acknowledged that the project not only has complemented the European Commission’s policies but also provided a vital resource for the ports sector and had significant impacts both locally and internationally.

EcoPorts Foundation now continues the ECOPORTS approach, providing the platform for the continuation of the products and services developed through the ECOPORTS project.

Therefore EPF plays an important role being a partner in other European cooperation projects. (more)

The European Commission, DG Transport & Energy acknowledges this role of the Foundation therefore has approved a Grant (TREN/SUB/02-2005/S07.55159) for the year 2006 to support EPF to become an independent professional organisation for Port Environmental Managers around Europe.

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