The study on social aspects within the maritime transport sector assessed how the social dimension of maritime transport has developed and progressed since the ad hoc Task Force on Maritime Employment and Competitiveness presented its final report in 2011, which included recommendations of both legislative and non-legislative nature.
As ambições da estratégia Europa 2020 de alcançar um crescimento sustentável e inclusivo e incentivar a criação de emprego deveriam ser apoiadas por infraestruturas físicas que reforçassem a conectividade transfronteiriça, a coesão e a concorrência económica e atenuassem os efeitos das alterações climáticas.
The European Commission has selected 11 consortia of transport consultants to support the European Coordinators in implementing the nine European Transport Corridors and two horizontal priorities: the European Maritime Space (EMS) and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). The contract for the Atlantic European Transport Corridor study has been awarded to a consortium led by TIS.PT, involving INECO, EGIS, M-FIVE, PANTEIA, ARUP and EITC.
The transport sector is facing various challenges and changes, including digitalisation and technological advances, shifts in social patterns due to urbanisation, migration, and demographic ageing, as well as climate change and labour shortages.
If we want to improve the economy and society, we must not forget the most disadvantaged. HiReach develops mobility solutions that promote inclusion through social and technological innovation, involving start-ups and vulnerable local citizens.