02/03/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 28 February, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) published its report for 2005 in which its president, Giuliano Gallanti, notes that last year was marked by the debate on the proposal for a directive on sea ports, a proposal that has since been rejected by the European Parliament, but that there is now “a clear opportunity for the future to make progress with the development of a coherent and supportive policy framework for European seaports”. The...