Corridor VII, the Danube as a Waterway in the Framework of the EU Danube Region Strategy

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1 Corridor VII, the Danube as a Waterway in the Framework of the EU Danube Region Strategy Otto Schwetz Counsellor of the Senate of the City of Vienna President of PIANC Austria Chairman of the Pan-European Transport Corridor VII, the Danube TINA Vienna Urban Technologies & Strategies Ltd. 1

2 Corridor VII, the Danube as a Waterway in the Framework of the EU Danube Region Strategy Expected developments and additional value through new action 2

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5 Communication from the Commission of 17 January 2006 on the promotion of inland waterway transport "NAIADES": an Integrated European Action Programme for Inland Waterway Transport (COM(2006) 6 final) The goal is to achieve transition to less energy-intensive, cleaner and safer transport modes, and inland waterway transport is an ideal choice in this respect. The communication sets out an integrated action programme, and the European Institutions, the Member States and the inland waterway sector are invited to contribute actively to its implementation. 5

6 Brussels, COM(2007) 770 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION On Wednesday, October1, 2008 the first session of the Steering Committee of the Platform for the implementation of NAIADES PLATINA took place in Brussels 6

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8 Joint Statement on Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin 8

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10 MAIN ISSUES: Physical Improvement of the River Danube Physical Improvements to the Ports Improvements to Shipyards Improvements to Fleets Improvements to Operations Institutional and Legal Issues 10

11 EUROPEAN UNION STRATEGY for the DANUBE REGION Contribution of the PAN-EUROPEAN TRANSPORT CORRIDOR VII, THE DANUBE 11

12 After months of discussions and negotiations, the European Council has formally asked the European Commission to prepare a Danube Strategy. Here is the wording from the Council Conclusions of 19 June 2009 (art. 34) : "Sustainable development should also be pursued through an integrated approach to the specific challenges facing particular regions. The European Council accordingly calls for work to be taken forward rapidly on the Commission's communication on the Baltic Sea region with a view to adopting a Strategy on the Baltic Sea Region at its meeting in October It also invites the Commission to present an EU strategy for the Danube region before the end of 2010." 12

13 Territorial Coverage of the Danube region for the Danube region strategy EUROPEAN STRATEGY for the DANUBE REGION 13

14 Environment, Risk Prevention Connectivity Socio-economic Integration Prosperity and Security for all Citizens Cooperation of Cities and Regions to Promote Innovation and Improve European Governance Further improvement of the trans-national water and resource management Improvement of rail connections for passenger and freight traffic Intensification of the economic integration within the macroregion Securing and improving urban and regional quality of life Better use of urban and regional potentials for optimising governance Effective protection and use of ecologically valuable areas to its full potential Sustainable development and efficient use of the Danube waterway to cope with freight transport in the Macro-Region Ensure not only an open but also a sensibly and cooperatively regulated labour market Intensification of the cooperation within education, training and the creative sector Location development at multimodal transport nodes Ensure a cooperative risk management Ensure sustainable energy supply Protect, develop and make use of cultural diversity and cultural heritage Promotion of research cooperation and innovation Innovative and sustainable regionaland urban development Ensure sustainable agriculture Promote the integration of migrants Unlock the potential of the Cities and Regions for tourism Increased use of ecological-friendly technologies within urban and regional development 14

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16 The Danube is the central element of the EU priority project #18 of the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T 16

17 Decision No 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans- European transport network 30 priority projects were identified. Among them: Rhine-Main-Danube axis, a major route connecting North Sea to Black Sea Vilshofen Straubing Wien Bratislava cross-border section Palkovicovo-Mohacs Bottlenecks in Romania and Bulgaria Inland waterway Seine-Scheldt, a project allowing substantial improvement of the connections between the three large waterway basins in France, in Belgium and in the Netherlands 17

18 Danube TEN projects = Vilshofen Straubing 2 = Cross border Wien Bratislava 3 = Palkovicovo Mohacs 4 = Bottlenecks in Bulgaria and Romania 4 18

19 Coordinating national transport policies in order to promote Danube navigation 19

20 NAIADES Action Programme Presented by the European Commission on 17 January 2006 Multi-annual Action Programme in order to foster transport by inland waterways in Europe ( ) Objectives: Increase competitiveness of inland waterway transport & integrate into door-to-door logistic chains More freight transport on European inland waterways Addressee: EU member states, industry, social partners, river commissions, European Commission and other EU institutions 20

21 National Action Plan Danube Navigation (NAP) Austria 21

22 I Infrastructure II Ports III Information Systems IV Fleet V Education & Training VI Promotion VII Facts & Figures VIII New Markets IX Grants Domains of Measures X International Activities 22

23 Catalogue of Measures 23

24 Interrelated System 24

25 Conclusion Austria s NAP is... an integrated package of development for inland waterways and inland waterway transport. the work programme for Austrian inland navigation policy until in line with European Union s Transport Policy and Action Plan NAIADES. emphasizing international cooperation and harmonisation. 25

26 Develop Danube ports into multimodal logistics centres 26

27 Tri-Modal Terminal Freudenau Terminal Freudenau Hafen Bf.Donaukai (Spurplan) KW-Freudenau Streckengleis DUB Winterhafenbrücke Klein Schwechat 4 Krangleise NL. 70 m Vorbereitung 2. Gleis Bf. Erdberger Lände Zufahrt Terminal Klein Schwechat Projekt Verbindung DUB DLB, Winterhafenbrücke Projekt Terminal Freudenau Hafen Bestand Kran 27

28 TERMINAL VIENNA-FREUDENAU 28

29 NEW CONTAINERTERMINAL 29

30 CONTAINER TERMINAL 2008: TEU 30

31 Port of Enns 31

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33 Improve the environmental performance of Danube navigation 33

34 CO2-Balance: Relation Constantza - Vienna Container traffic Inland Vessel: 349 kg CO2/TEU Rail: 567 kg CO2/TEU (+62% compared to vessel) Road: 933 kg CO2/TEU (+167% compared to vessel) 34

35 Modernise the Danube fleet and improve its environmental and economic performance 35

36 External costs 36

37 Internal costs 37

38 Sophia Soraya on the Elbe 38

39 Till Deymann on the Ems 39

40 Implement harmonised River Information Services on the Danube 40

41 RIS River Information Services Telematics systems and related information services for enhancing safety and increasing transport efficiency of inland navigation 41

42 RIS Integrated Approach 42

43 Transponder 43

44 RIS Benefits - Administration Benefits of RIS Increased transport efficiency Optimised usage of infrastructures Improvement of safety Environmental protection Reduced fuel consumption Planning terminal facilities Reduced incidents Dangerous goods monitoring Improved vessel utilisation Reduced transit time Reduced waiting times Lock/bridge management Fairway utilisation Less injuries/fatalities Reduced pollution after accidents Integration in intermodal chains Reliability/ Tracking&Tracing 44

45 Tactical Traffic Image - TTI 45

46 Improve comprehensive waterway management of the Danube 46

47 The Significant Water Management Issues Organic Pollution Nutrient Pollution Hazardous Substances Pollution Hydromorphological Alterations 47

48 NEWADA NETWORK OF DANUBE WATERWAY ADMINISTRATIONS DANUBE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN 48

49 Invest in jobs and qualifications in the Danube navigation sector 49

50 Inland Navigation elearning System = elearning Platform for the Danube Target groups Logistics schools Universities and Fachhochschulen Pracititioners Private individuals 7 learning topics prepared for 3 learning levels Content is clearly structured Usage of multimedia material, interactive elements, pictures and graphs Access free of charge for all interested parties at 50

51 Navigation and Climate Change ADAPTATION OF WATER MANAGEMENT TO EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE DANUBE RIVER BASIN 51

52 Eco Danube Multimodal Transport on the Danube Mainrom Line Willi Betz/ Intershipping 52

53 WORLD CANALS CONFERENCE 2010 ROCHESTER, NY Further develop nodal planning for multimodality improving Central Europe s interconnectivity developing multi-modal logistics cooperation promoting sustainable and safe mobility promoting information and communication technology, as well as alternative solutions for enhancing access 53

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55 The Corridor-Management The Memorandum of Understanding MoU Signed on September 6, 2001 in Rotterdam by the 10 Ministers of Transport and on February 27, 2002 in Brüssels by Loyola de Palacio (+), the Commissioner for Transport of the European Commission 55

56 Joint Statement on Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Sustainability in the Danube River Basin 56

57 Key Principles of the Joint Statement Integrated planning process from the beginning (environment, water management and transport; via interdiscipl. teams -> joint planning objectives) Minimize the impacts of engineering interventions, use non-structural measures Apply EIAs with public input Respect the WFD s river basin management plans 2009 (protect / restore ecology and reduce negative impacts) Define goals for IWT and the river/floodplain ecological integrity Use best practise to achieve the required objective. 57

58 BALTIC-ADRIATIC CORRIDOR (RAIL AND ROAD) Gdansk Brno Wien Villach Graz Udine Venezia Trieste Bologna TEN-PP 25 (road) Warszawa TEN-PP 23 (rail) Katowice Zilina Bratislava Semmering Base Tunnel Koralm Railway Optional alternative for road 58

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60 Worldcontainertrade 2007 In Million TEU 60

61 Structure of the project DONAUHANSE Information and Communication Platform Culture Tourism Ports Economy LightBox Masterplan Freighting Initiative CORIS Marketing Dissemination Activity Summer School Entrepreneurship Mechatronics Sensor Danubian Cities and Regions 61

62 Regensburg Wien Deggendorf Budapest Odessa Straubing Passau Linz Györ Beograd Dobreta Turnu Severin Galati Sulina Visegrad Novi Sad Kladovo Smederevo Giurgiu / Rousse Source: via donau 62

63 Flood prevention - a new approach 63

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65 Danube Flood 2006 April 26 May 3 65

66 Thank you for your attention! Regensburg 66

67 The Danube as a Waterway in the Framework of the EU Danube Region Strategy: Expected developments and additional value Otto Schwetz, President PIANC Austria, TINA Vienna Urban Technologies & Strategies, Vienna, AUSTRIA otto.schwetz@tinavienna.at As a transport route, the Danube has been in use for centuries and can be characterised by its valuable waterway infrastructure. Together with the Rhine, the Danube links the North Sea with the Black Sea over a length of 3,500 km and directly connects eleven countries. From Kelheim in Germany to Sulina in the river s Romanian delta, the navigable length of the Danube totals 2,414 km serving more than 40 ports of international importance. With 10 riparian countries and 1,150 km of shared borders the Danube is also the most international river of the world. The increased utilisation of inland navigation as an environment-friendly mode of transport which emits 3.5 times less CO2 per ton-kilometre than trucks is also a clear objective of the common European transport policy. This is documented in the "Integrated European Action Programme for Inland Waterway Transport" (NAIADES), which aims to create favourable conditions for inland navigation services through a comprehensive set of measures. In support of the implementation of NAIADES, the European Commission and the inland navigation sector have created the PLATINA project which brings together all relevant stakeholders in a multidisciplinary knowledge network, to which most of the Danube riparian EU Member States are currently contributing. As an international waterway the Danube is also part of the Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T) and has been defined as Pan-European Transport Corridor VII. Main challenges: The Danube is not only an important transport route, but it is also the backbone of one of the largest river systems of Europe. From an ecological point of view the Danube can be characterised as an ecosystem of high ecological complexity and value. Therefore infrastructure improvements should be fully in line with the preservation and restoration of the valuable ecosystem of the Danube. This requires a holistic and interdisciplinary planning approach which is set out in the "Joint Statement on the Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin". With the international dimension of the Danube in mind, strong interregional cooperation is essential in order to fully tap the potentials of the Danube as an eco-friendly transport route. Concrete actions have to be taken in order to develop ports along the Danube into multimodal logistics centres, to modernise the Danube fleet, to introduce green logistics services (e.g. container liner services, harmonised River Information Services), and to create dedicated education and training facilities in the Danube transport sector. Danube Region added value: The holistic and coordinated improvement of transport conditions on the Danube will create a cost-effective and eco-sustainable transport backbone for the whole Danube Region, thus significantly contributing to sustainable regional development and mobility. At the same time the

68 multidisciplinary approach taken in waterway infrastructure projects will ensure the preservation and the restoration of the valuable ecosystem Danube Otto Schwetz is Counsellor of the Senate of the City of Vienna ret. He studied law at the University of Vienna, earning a law degree in 1973, and spatial planning at the Technical University of Vienna. He has worked for the Vienna Institute for Location Policies, as Deputy Head of the Danube Area co-ordination office, and is the Chairman of the working group for Transport of the Working Community of the Danube Regions (ARGE Donauländer). In 1996 he was the Deputy Head of the Co-ordination Office of the Chief Executive Office; in 1997 Deputy Head of International Relations Department of Chief Executive Office and Head of TINA (Transport Infrastructure Needs Assessment for Central and Eastern Europe) - Secretariat of the European Commission, DG TREN. Since 1998 he works as Manager of the Pan-European Transport Corridor VII, the Danube by appointment of EC-DG TREN and UN ECE. From 1998 to 2001 he was President of the Danube-Oder-Elbe Association, President of the International Canals and Waterways Organisation (ICWO), Washington D.C. (USA) and Head of Chief Executive Office-European Integration Coordination Office European Transport - TINA Vienna and new TINA Vienna Transport Strategies Ltd. In 2002 he became a member of the executive board of PIANC, section Austria. From 2003 to 2008 he was CEO of TINA VIENNA Transport Strategies Ltd., a member of the Vienna Holding Ltd. In September 2005 he was elected for the 1st Vice-President of the Austrian Waterways and Inland Navigation Association, since July 2007 he is Member of the Board of the Austrian Rail Technology Cluster. Since March 2008 he is President of PIANC Austria. He received a number of honorings, among them the Grand Badge of Honour of the Republic of Austria, the Merit Award of the Working Community of the Danube Countries, the Silver "Komturkreuz" of the Badge of Honour of the Country Lower Austria and the Red-White-Red Badge of Honour of the Austrian Foreign Communities.