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124.3.2011 SPC Finland

Measures to improve co-modality

Riitta PöntynenSPC Finland

Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference – Working Group on Integrated Maritime Policy

Stockholm, 24 March 2011

Measures to improve co-modality

• Co-modality – intermodality

• EU initiatives

• Current status

• Basic elements

• Development needs

• Measures - promotion activities

• Projects


Co-modality and other transport options

Co-modal transport •Use of different modes on their own and in combination in the aim to obtain an optimal and sustainable utilisation of resources

Intermodal transport•transporting the cargo door-to-door by using two or more transport modes.

•high level of functionality, efficiency and integration between the transport modes

•transport unit is usually the same

Combined transport•form of intermodal transport

•sea, inland waterways and railways supported by road transport door-to-door

Multimodal transport

•to use at least two different transport modes

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Co-modality in EU transport policy

European Commission Transport White Paper in June 2006 Each transport mode should be viewed individually, however, it should be

integrated better into the transport chain: transport modes complete each other Sustainable transport and environmental impacts of transport are even more

important today Links between transport modes: ports, logistic centres, inland and dry ports; as

well as information flow in the transport chain

EU transport policy to support freight transport

Logistics: Keeping freight moving

Commission Communication and Action Plan on freight logistics 2007 efficiency, integration and sustainability of freight transport in Europe co-modality and innovation, simplification, quality and the concept of

corridors (green corridors).

EU Measures

•The Freight Logistics Action Plan

•Communication on a European ports policy

•A Communication on a freight-oriented rail network

•Commission staff working paper "Towards a European maritime transport space without barriers” > Blue Belt (2010)

•Commission staff working paper on Motorways of the Sea


Recent EU transport policy and co-modality

A new White Paper on Transport is being prepared (2011) New TEN-T guidelines (2011)

Council Conclusions on the full integration of waterborne transport into the EU transport and logistics chains. The way forward for Short Sea Shipping. December 2010 Co-modality and logistics: interoperability of Intelligent Transport Systems:

between SafeSeaNet, River Information Services, e-Maritime, e-Freight, and e-Customs

TEN-T guidelines, including Motorways of the Sea: integration into European co-modal transport system

Blue Belt


Modal split in EU-27 year 2008


1995Road transport 42,1 % Sea 37,5 % Rail 12,6 % Inland waterways 3,6 %

•Road transport and SSS are the dominant transport modes in Europe

•Lack of statistics on intermodal transport

Source: EU Energy and Transport in Figures. Statistical Pocket Book 2010

Transport Statistics in the Baltic Sea Ports


• The total amount of cargo handled in the ports surrounding the Baltic Sea was 740.8 million tonnes in 2009; 9.9 % less than in 2008.

• Between 2008 and 2009, international exports decreased 3.8 % and imports 17.5 % in the Baltic Sea.

Source: Baltic Port List 2009; University of Turku Centre for Maritime Studies

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Finnish maritime transport

• In 2010, the total amount of cargo transported by sea was 93.3 million tonnes. The number of containers was 1.2 million TEUs.

• Of 50 ports, 10 largest handle 75% of the total maritime transport volume

Source: Finnish Transport Agency

Import and exportmillon tonnes/ year

Share of large-sized units transported

Development of import and export transports and share of large-sized units transported year 1981-2010


Containers or rolling stockContainers• Containers 20’, 40’ or 45’• Reefer containers, thermo-insulated

containers and liquid containers• Containers for dangerous goods• Specific containers (e.g. SECU)• Containers can be filled in the port,

inland terminal or at an inland factory

Vehicle combinations and

trailers • Fluent possibility to

combine cargo

Railway • Containers• Swap bodies• Trailers

Maritime transport• Containers• Vehicle combinations and trailers• General cargo is unitized on roll trailers• Train ferry transportBulk transport


Interoperability, infrastructure and corridors

• Connection points between modes: ports and terminals– Interoperability of modes – Scheduled train connections

• Block trains

• Ports and terminals provide added value services – Transit transport services

• Development of TEN-T networks• Motorways of the Sea• Green corridors

• Infrastructure

Development of intelligent transport systems

Key barriers to an integrated European wide eLogistics system (KOMODA)•Communication

– Diverse technical, information sharing and messaging standards– Insufficient ICT infrastructure for new technologies

•Operational – Lack of standardised processes; inadequate knowledge and experience in using ICT;

reluctance to integrate ICT in operations (SMEs); the diversity of information systems for different purposes

•Legal – National and European policies are not harmonised between modes; different

administrative procedures and standards between countries

•Economic– Unaffordable costs for SMEs for intrastructure, services, consultancy etc.; uncertainty

of commercial success

•Security– Security and liability of information to be exchanged; lack of trust in on-line transactions



Simplification and harmonisation

• Simplification and harmonisation of administrative and customs procedures

• Intra EU-trade > Single transport area

• European Maritime Space without Barriers• Shortsea shipping between EU-member states’ ports • Authorised regular liner service• Blue Belt pilot project • SafeSeaNet

• Reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports of the Member States (2010/65/EU)

• Single windows, electronic reporting > other transport modes• e.g. PortNet in Finland• Port Community Systems

Measures to promote co-modality

• Promotion of transport modes – Transport operators, ports, logistic

centres and their associations at national or international level

– Mode-specific promotion centres > SPCs towards intermodal promotion

• Each transport mode has its own specific needs and interests

• Transport chain integration and efficiency

• Co-ordination and communication of measures



SPC Finland’s promotion activities

1. Information dissemination for stakeholders information on transport sector (business, EU) transport options available for users (best practices, environment) website, e-mail newsletters, reports, studies target groups: transport users, transport sector, authorities

2. Promotion of intermodal co-operation (round table) neutral forum for various transport modes and transport chain operators supporting co-operation between transport sector and authorities seminars, workshops and meetings

3. Advising on EU-financing possibilities Marco Polo II programme and TEN-T, in particular Motorways of the Sea

4. Influencing on decision making1. provision of information for decision making

Part of University of Turku Centre for Maritime StudiesSPC Finland’s Executive Committee

Rail Rail

Ship owners and brokers Ship owners and brokers

SPC FINLAND

SPC Finland’s networks

Shippers,industry Shippers,industry

PortsPorts

Forwarders Forwarders

SSS – shipping companies SSS – shipping companies

EU institutions: The Commission, Parliament

EU institutions: The Commission, Parliament

Ministry of Transport and Communications* SSS Focal Point

Ministry of Transport and Communications* SSS Focal Point

European Shortsea Network

European Shortsea Network

Finnish Transport AgencyFinnish Transport Agency

Customs Customs

SPCsSPCs

International organisations:

MIF, ECSA, ESC, ESPO..

International organisations:

MIF, ECSA, ESC, ESPO..

CMSCMS

Research and development Research and development

Logistics Chain

RoadRoad

Inland waterways

Inland waterways

European Shortsea Network – ESN


23 member SPCs New members in 2010: Estonia, Romania

Presidency of the ESNSPC Croatia 1st half of 2011, SPC Poland 2nd half of 2011

Co-operation with the European Commission and Short Sea Shipping and Motorways of the Sea Focal Points


Projects

•KOMODA - Integrated transport chain management in an e-Logistics environment

•PROMIT – Promoting Innovative Intermodal Freight Transport•CIPROC – Co-operative Intermodal Promotion Centres•PROPS – Promotional Platform for SSS and Intermodality