Impact assessment Port Services Directive the Netherlands : an analysis of the proposed European Commission Port Services Directive from the perspective of the Dutch Port and Maritime cluster : final report

Within the Dutch port and maritime cluster there is a broad concensus that the proposed Port Services Directive does not meet its primary goals and objectives. Insufficient evidence is seen in the current proposal that the competitive climate and character of Dutch port operations is inadequate. Schetches the background of the Port Services Directive. Sets the scene of Port Services in the Netherlands. Assesses the impact of the Port Services Directive. Discusses the overall implications of the Port Services Directive.