The Maritime Transport Cluster (MTC) project intends to develop the common voice of the Interreg IV B North Sea Region Programme on maritime transport. By applying the cluster idea to the maritime transport sector the MTC project aims at the following:

* To establish a MTC network covering all NSR transport projects as a platform for discussions and exchange.

* To identify synergies between the NSR project results and to consolidate these into main programme outcomes on transport.

* To match the programme outcomes and discuss them with the business environment.

* To match programme outcomes and business trends and connect them to policy development.

* To compose policy advice based on the NSR experiences to contribute to the discussions on future EU transport policy developments.