On February 7, 2020, Director Turi Fiorito and President Friedrich Lehr visited the board meeting of the Hungarian Federation of Danube Ports, represented by EFIP (European Federation of Inland Ports).
Capt. Béla Szalma, chairman of the port association, gave a brief presentation on the results of the Danube Ports Network (DPN) and Danube Commission meeting with UNCTAD, and presented the activities and achievements of the Hungarian Federation of Danube Ports to EFIP management. Then the parties the further opportunities for cooperation.
The Director of EFIP noted that the aims and aspirations of the two organizations are very similar and therefore recommended that HFIP have a closer relationship and full membership.