In 2008, the provisional budget allotted for Marco Polo II projects goes up to 59 millions Euros, the sum being thought as sufficient to financing at least 35 projects (compared to 15 projects in 2007). The deadline for the project’s deposition is April 7th, the selection completion is estimated for June, and the financing contract’s signing for September.
The program has already raised some Romanian applicants’ interest: Raillogistics, Cargo Express, ICA Romania, and Romanian Intermodal Association are amongst the last years’ grant winners. While these companies are mainly active in the rail business, this year will mark a premiere: an inland navigation project by Mainrom Line, the operator of a container line on the Danube, from Constantza to Giurgiu.
