Who Will Take the Infrastructure Lead in Central Europe?

These investments are of vital importance to ensure the port continues to be competitive with the rapidly modernising neighbouring ports in Trieste and Rijeka.

Koper is not only the most important Slovenian port - it is also the most important port for Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava and potentially, it could be the maritime Silk Road from Asia/China to Europe. However, to ensure the future of the Port of Koper, maintain its status as a leading northern Adriatic port and a driving force of Slovenian economic development and growth in the Adriatic, Mediterranean, European and global port businesses environments, efficient and contemporary transport links between Koper and the Central and Eastern European markets is critical.

Both Trieste and Rijeka are monitoring the actions of Slovenia. The neighboring countries are rapidly investing in their railway infrastructure:...