Crisis del covid-19 y su impacto sobre la concesión de dominio público portuario: Una oportunidad de mejora (better regulation)

The regulation within the realm of the public port domain has assumed heightened significance, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we succinctly encapsulate the pivotal conclusions stemming from a comprehensive analysis of this regulatory sphere, with a distinct emphasis on the imperative of applying the tenets of better regulation alongside its requisite tools and indicators. Foremost among these conclusions is the imperative to integrate the principles of better regulation into the regulatory framework governing the public port domain. This integration ought to encompass comprehensive stakeholder participation, rigorous regulatory impact assessments (RIA), and meticulous ex-post evaluations. The exigencies laid bare by the COVID-19 crisis have unequivocally underscored the necessity for reforms, both of a transitory and structural nature. It is studied the need to apply better regulation principles within the public port domain, with an unwavering focus on elevating the standards of regulation for the betterment of society and the environment, in addition to ensuring economic viability. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably accentuated the relevance of addressing these challenges comprehensively and in alignment with the overarching public interest. La regulación en el dominio público portuario se ha vuelto más crítica que nunca, especialmente a raíz de la pandemia COVID-19. En este artículo, se resumen las conclusiones fundamentales que emergen de un análisis exhaustivo de este ámbito regulatorio, destacando la importancia de aplicar la perspectiva de la better regulation y sus herramientas e indicadores. Uno de los puntos cruciales es la necesidad de incorporar la better regulation al marco regulatorio del dominio público portuario, abarcando la participación de los interesados, el análisis de impacto regulatorio (RIA) y la evaluación ex-post. La crisis de la COVID-19 ha evidenciado la urgencia de reformas, tanto temporales como estructurales. Se estudia la necesidad de aplicar la better regulation en el propio dominio público, no solo para mejorar su rentabilidad, sino también para contribuir a la sostenibilidad social y medioambiental. La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha puesto de manifiesto la relevancia de abordar estos desafíos de manera integral y orientada al interés general.