Study on storage capacities and logistical infrastructure for EU agricultural commodities trade (with a special focus on cereals, the oilseed complex and protein crops (COP)) : executive summary

This study provides an overview and mapping of the storage capacity and logistical infrastructure for cereals, the oilseed complex and protein crops (COP henceforth) in the EU. It also analyses their evolution since 2005. Bottlenecks in storage capacity and logistical infrastructure for COP crops are identified. The evolution of bottlenecks and their possible impact on intra and extra-EU trade in COP crops are considered. Finally, the study elaborates policy recommendations to overcome the identified bottlenecks, and explores opportunities for future investments in storage capacity and logistical infrastructure for COP crops in the EU.