The Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have endorsed the European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal, emphasizing the need for swift implementation to strengthen the continent's industrial competitiveness and sustainability. Key areas of support include reducing energy costs through targeted measures, promoting hydrogen as a crucial component for decarbonization, and investing in infrastructure for energy transition. The ports also back the idea of a European approach complemented by national measures to address challenges in the energy sector and regulatory framework. Port authorities welcome initiatives like the 'Action Plan for Affordable Energy' and stress the importance of revising definitions and criteria for renewable hydrogen to boost the burgeoning market. Additionally, they support the Commission's focus on enhancing interconnectivity and energy infrastructure development, citing the 'Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act' as a significant move to simplify permitting procedures. The collaboration with industrial clusters is seen as a positive step, with a call for a more international chain-oriented approach rather than a sector-specific one. CEOs of the ports highlight the necessity of supporting companies in transitioning to a sustainable economy and stress the importance of consistent industrial policies from the EU and national governments. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and other maritime industry associations view the Clean Industrial Deal as a crucial initiative to advance decarbonization and strengthen European competitiveness. While applauding the plan, they urge the EU to intensify efforts in scaling up green fuel production to meet ambitious sustainability goals.