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European Commission Targets Port and Dredging Projects

Published

1 September 2026

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regulatory

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Logistics Tech

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Europe

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Read at maritimejournal.com

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against eight EU Member States for failing to comply with the Birds and Habitats Directives, impacting key port and dredging projects including the deepening of the river Scheldt and others near protected nature areas.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter EU nature rules that can halt or delay port expansion projects. If your plans touch protected areas, start revising compensatory measures and engagement strategies this week.

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1 source · 1 Sep 2026

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