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The role of Mediterranean short sea shipping in the EU transport chain: The case of Greece

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The European Community has provided valuable support to short sea shipping through various programs and legislation. This paper analyses the situation while focusing on the Mediterranean Sea and suggests solutions for addressing the short sea shipping problems in this special region. The biggest challenge for all sides in the comingyears will be the replacement of the existing fleet. The study presented herein gives an insightful and collective picture of the situation, while focusing on the Greek owned short sea vessels.

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  1. Laboratory for Maritime Transport, Division of Ship Design and Maritime Transport, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9, 15773, Zografou, Greece

    Spyros C. Nitsopoulos & Harilaos N. Psaraftis

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Nitsopoulos, S.C., Psaraftis, H.N. The role of Mediterranean short sea shipping in the EU transport chain: The case of Greece. WMU J Marit Affairs 7, 17–30 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03195123

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