The EU maritime transport system: focus on ferries
This study provides a concise overview of passenger ferries as part of the EU Maritime Transport System, focussing on their role in contributing to multimodality.
The ferry industry is analysed across spatial scales, from urban to long distance, and with respect to its implications within an economic context. This study outlines the ferry industry from a wide perspective: technological developments and innovations are also addressed in view of applicable environmental regulations.
Authors: Angelo Martino, Marco Brambilla
November 2016