{"id":1671,"date":"2021-11-05T08:48:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T08:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/circularports.vlaanderen-circulair.be\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:20:00","slug":"connect-2025-sets-out-north-sea-ports-ambitions-for-further-development-as-a-european-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.sidekick.be\/circularports\/connect-2025-sets-out-north-sea-ports-ambitions-for-further-development-as-a-european-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect 2025 sets out North Sea Port\u2019s ambitions for further development as a European port"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connect 2025 sets out North Sea Port\u2019s ambitions for further development as a European port<\/h3>\n

‘Connect 2025\u2019 is the strategic plan which sets out the North Sea Port ambitions for developing the cross-border port area in the years to come. Key to this development is North Sea Port\u2019s commitment to economic development and employment, sustainability and climate, and to build a sound financial foundation.\u00a0The shareholders expect North Sea Port to strike a balance between these responsibilities.\u00a0<\/span>The Port Authority will play a decisive role as connector in their special relationships with companies, public authorities and local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Three core tasks, eight programmes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In order to achieve this, the Dutch-Flemish port authority is required to focus on its three core tasks: developing business sites and port infrastructure, providing nautical services and the role of director – connector – in the port area.<\/p>\n

The Port Authority has adopted\u00a08 strategic programmes<\/strong>\u00a0in order to continue the port\u2019s development as a top European port. They are focused on:<\/p>\n