EU corridors in 2014-2020 perspective. Actions for effective and sustainable transport in Europe. Role and functions of the Baltic- Adriatic Corridor. Cooperation and synergies at the supraregional level Sustainable logistics in Europe Brussels, 18 February 2014 Fleur BREUILLIN, DG MOVE / D1
Logistics key for EU economy Logistics is the materialisation of trade. It facilitates the EU economy. A wide economic sector : 10% of EU GDP, 11 million jobs
Today, the logistics sector has to face number of challenges Stay competitive in a globalised economy while: Supply chains are more and more complex An increased volatility of opportunities and risks Minimise environmental impacts Limited resources
The industry answers to those challenges through : Innovating Flexibility and customisation of services (ecommerce) Cooperation
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Proposing a vision for the transport system 2050 White Paper on 2011 For: A Single European Area in which all residual barriers between modes and between borders are eliminated has to: use less energy, cleaner energy, exploit efficiently a multimodal, integrated and intelligent network 1 target: -60% of GHG emissions by 2050
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools : research and innovation Standards, methodologies, best practices exchange Infrastructure developments Pricing Governance framework, associating all relevant actors
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package CPT Carbon footprint Road charging e-freight Governance Framework Pricing
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure Governance Framework Pricing
Horizon 2020 EU research and innovation programme Nearly 80 billion funding (2014-2020) For the societal challenge "Smart, green & integrated transport" : 6.339 billion First calls for proposals - 15 billion over first two years For the societal challenge "Smart, green & integrated transport" : 717.5 million
Projects addressing logistics centers Be Logic : terminal database containing intermodal services EcoHubs : cooperation and communication between multimodal terminal network stakeholders, amplifying, thus, their joint capabilities
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Governance Framework Pricing
TEN-T / CEF : new guidelines A dual layer approach: core network / comprehensive network 9 major corridors Funding : "Connecting Europe Facility" 26 billion (2014-2020) First call - 2014
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package Governance Framework Pricing
Urban Mobility Package Communication "Together towards competitive and resource efficient urban mobility " complemented by: Annex: the concept of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, 4 Staff Working Documents on urban logistics, urban access regulations, deployment of ITS in urban areas, and urban road safety. Reinforcing supporting measures for sustainable, competitive and resource-efficient urban transport by: Sharing experiences, show-casing best practices, and fostering cooperation Providing targeted financial support: European Structural and Investment Funds, TEN-T Focussing research and innovation on delivering solutions for urban mobility challenges: CIVITAS 2020, Smart Cities and Communities Involving the Member States and enhancing international cooperation.
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package CPT Governance Framework Pricing
Clean Power for Package Policy action for the market take-up of alternative fuels Communication: A comprehensive European alternative fuels strategy A framework to guide technological development and give confidence to consumers on the market development. Proposal for a Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure: Member States shall adopt national policy frameworks for the market development of alternative fuels and their infrastructure Minimum infrastructure targets for the build-up of alternative fuel infrastructure Fuel labelling.
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package CPT Carbon footprint Governance Framework Pricing
Carbon footprint calculators Estimate the carbon footprint of each freight journey : Encourage business-based GHG certification schemes Harmonising methodologies => better choices and easier marketing of cleaner transport solutions.
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package CPT Carbon footprint Road charging Governance Framework Pricing
Road charging Internalisation of external costs related to road transport : From the 'user pays' principle (costs of infrastructure) to the 'polluter pays' principle (levying an additional charge to cover the cost of air and noise pollution) Directive 2011/76/EU Further : Smart pricing and taxation initiative 39 (White paper)
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards H2020 Infrastructure TEN-T Urban mobility package CPT Carbon footprint Road charging e-freight Governance Framework Pricing
e-freight To accompany evolution of the logistics world: more flexibility, more cooperation through a more efficient access and use of information For: decreased costs, less administrative burden, more efficiency, new market opportunities How? Some examples of potential actions : technical tools => speak a common language, right conditions for companies to seize new business opportunities (incl. trust, business models for cooperation) e-freight Communication 2014
How do public authorities support industry in answering to challenges? Technical tools Standards Infrastructure Governance Framework Pricing H2020 Carbon footprint Urban mobility CPT 2014 a follow-up to the package TEN-T Road e-freight Freight Logistics charging Action Plan
A new logistics strategy 2007 Freight Logistics Action Plan Conference 'Logistics in 2030 Challenges and way forward' November 2013 Over 250 participants called for giving to logistics the position it deserves 2014 : A follow-up to the 2007 Action Plan
Thank you Contact : fleur.breuillin@ec.europa.eu