Adriatic Ionian Small Port Network
AI SMART Project aims to develop a common port network in the Adriatic-Ionian area based on the concept of "intelligent, green and integrated ports" enabling setting new green routes that can connect regional small ports in the cross-border countries involved. The project promotes the potentiality of the short sea routes, as integral and complementary part of intermodal TEN-T corridors, for a sustainable and inclusive transport services, in accordance with the objectives of the European 2030 Strategy for intelligent growth based on valorization of the natural and landscape resources of both coasts and hinterland. The project will increase the competitiveness of the regions involved, working on four directions:
- raise the quality of port services provided to users;
- create supplementary and advance tourist services that focus on high quality;
- set up common port networks for "green, inclusive and sustainable" short-sea corridors;
- enhance awareness of the protection of the local port network in support of the maritime sector.