Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region DTP Annual Event Bucharest, 29.09.2016
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Content Aim of the workshop Insight into recent and current endeavours report by EUSDR PA1a Waterborne transport context and challenges How can DTP contribute? What is DTP? Programme PAs and SOs Specific Objective 3.1 - Transport Programme area Financial issues Calls for Proposals Requirements Types of actions to be financed Assessment procedure
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Transnational management, use and valorisation of water related resources BLUE DANUBE DTP: Key instrument for supporting water as a transnational resource Aims of the workshop: To present the current situation in the IWT sector To show which are the opportunities for cooperation in the field of waterborne transport in the Danube region within the Danube Transnational Programme To explain Programme provisions, rules and requirements To help shaping up new project ideas
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Romanian Ministry of Transport Mr. Liviu-Ionut Mosteanu, State Secretary EUSDR PA1a coordinators Mr. Gert-Jan Muilerman (Austria) Ms. Cristina Cuc (Romania) DTP Project Officer PA3 Ana Leganel
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Insight into recent and current endeavours in inland navigation A report by EUSDR PA1a coordinators
Key issues in Priority Area 1a (Inland Waterways) x Danube Transnational Programme Cristina Cuc and Gert-Jan Muilerman Bucharest 29 th September 2016
Targets of PA1a
Targets of PA1a Increase the cargo transport on the river by 20% by 2020 Solve obstacles to navigability, taking into account the specific characteristics of each section of the Danube and its navigable tributaries and establish effective waterway infrastructure management by 2020 Develop efficient multimodal terminals at river ports along the Danube and its navigable tributaries to connect inland waterways with rail and road transport by 2020 Implement harmonised River Information Services (RIS) on the Danube and its navigable tributaries and ensure the international exchange of RIS data preferably by 2020 Solve the shortage of qualified personnel and harmonize education standards in inland navigation in the Danube region by 2020, taking duly into account the social dimension of the respective measures Page 8
EUSDR PA 1a projects: Status quo Status: 29/02/2016 Waterway Infrastructure Waterway Management Ports and Sustainable Transport Fleet Modernisation River Information Services Education and Jobs IWT Policies TOTAL 33 13 28 12 9 4 5 104 Definition 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 8 Preparation 8 4 18 1 1 1 1 34 Implementation 18 3 8 7 4 0 2 42 Completion 3 5 1 3 4 2 2 20 TOTAL Slide No. 9
Progress on targets & future project needs
Target 1 Increase cargo transport on the river by 20% by 2020
Transport volumes Danube 2014 Source: viadonau, 2016 Page 12
Cargo volumes on the Danube 2014 In total of 40.1 million tons of goods were carried on the Danube waterway and its tributaries in 2014: A minus of 6.7% since 2010 A plus of 6.3% compared to 2013 Transport volumes as such are largely dependent on external factors such as general economic growth, overall logistical trends, etc. PA1a can only actively influence and improve the framework conditions (e.g. fairway conditions, fleet modernisation, personnel competencies, reduction of red tape etc.) Page 13
Further needs regarding improvement of market for Danube shipping Danube Transnational Programme: Project platform to reduce administrative barriers in Danube navigation Project platform to harmonise and roll out fleet modernisation measures Projects to disclose new market segments (e.g. environmentally friendly biomass-transport on the Danube) Page 14
Target 2 Solve obstacles to navigability
Fairway conditions on the Danube - background Logistics waterway users need stable fairway conditions and a continuous level of service 7 EU Member States/3 non-eu Member States: Waterway rehabilitation and maintenance is and will remain a national responsibility Budget decisions and operational measures are ultimately taken (or not) at national level The quality of the Danube corridor is as strong as its weakest link Corridor approach in waterway maintenance is essential Page 16
Achievements related to improvement of navigability 1. Strong partnership and cooperation among waterway administrations and stakeholders 2. Definition of common levels of service and work plans 3. Successful interplay between policy and project level 4. Development of good practices in waterway maintenance 5. Up-to-date fairway information for waterway users Page 17
1. Strong partnership and coordination among waterway administrations and stakeholders Network of Danube Waterway Administrations (NEWADA) operational as a driving force since 2009 (SEE) EU-Strategy for the Danube Region: Austria (bmvit and viadonau) and Romania (Ministry of Transport) have been coordinating Priority Area 1a (Waterways) since 2012 European Commission (DG MOVE/DG REGIO) set and retained Danube waterway maintenance high on the political agenda Page 18
2. Definition of common levels of service and work plans Fairway Rehabilitation and Maintenance Master Plan Initiated in April 2014 by Danube Region Strategy (Priority Area 1a) in cooperation with the NEWADA duo project Prepared in close cooperation between PA1a, the European Commission and the Danube waterway administrations Endorsed in December 2014 and June 2016 by the majority of Danube Transport Ministers Page 19
3. Successful interplay between policy and projects Policy level Luxemburg Declaration Progress monitoring Ministerial conclusions Progress monitoring Ministerial conclusions Priority area coordination PA1a Steering Group initiative PA1a Steering Group Appeal Fairway Maintenance Master Plan National action plans National action plans Project level Technical inputs Technical inputs Page 20
4. Development of good practices The EU co-financed PLATINA-2 project established a European expert group for inland waterway maintenance Focus on free-flowing river sections, as these are most critical in terms of performance and maintenance needs Good practice manual on inland waterway maintenance Exchange of practical approaches applied in different river corridors all over Europe Guidelines for practical implementation of economically and ecologically sustainable waterway maintenance procedures Page 21
5. Up-to-date fairway information for waterway users Features of available online services Water levels Shallow section information Lock status Notices to skippers Position service Easy access to data (examples) www.danubeportal.com DoRIS mobile app Page 22
Further needs regarding obstacles to navigability Danube Transnational Programme: Project platform allowing the further effective cooperation between stakeholders o Enhance fairway information services provided by the waterway administrations (e.g. further FIS portal development) o Harmonized and innovative waterway management procedures o Continuation of strategic cooperation between the waterway administrations in the Danube corridor Structural Funds and Connecting Europe Facility: Investment opportunities in waterway infrastructure Page 23
Target 3 Develop efficient multimodal terminals at river ports
Achievements to develop multimodal port terminals Activities in PA1a mainly focused on project support activities: PA1a issued 8 letters of recommendation for port-related projects PA1a project database includes 28 projects, of which 18 are in preparation phase Investment projects for ports along the Danube have been monitored by means of the Rhine-Danube Corridor work plans Actual implementation of the projects is however largely beyond the control of the priority area Page 25
Core network ports in the Rhine-Danube corridor Source: ic consulenten (status 05/2016) Page 26
Status regarding multimodal port terminals in the Danube corridor There are approximately 70 ports along the 2.414 km length of the navigable Danube Partly obsolete port infrastructure and out-dated equipment The Rhine-Danube Corridor include 19 core ports, all are inland waterway ports except Constanţa and Galați, which are both inland waterway and maritime ports. In terms of multimodal connections, all of the core network ports have road and rail connection but of varying quality in terms of number of lanes and capacities. Some railway tracks are in poor condition and/or rarely used due to current modal split or due to their deteriorated state Page 27
Needs regarding multimodal port terminals in the Danube corridor Danube Transnational Programme: Project platform allowing the elaboration of a transnational strategy for Danube ports and targeted actions to improve the functioning of Danube ports: o creating the legal instruments and methodologies facilitating port investments by the public and the private sector o increasing the service level for port users and prepare ports for development projects Structural Funds and Connecting Europe Facility: Investment opportunities in ports infrastructure and multimodal connections Page 28
Target 4 Implement harmonised River Information Services
Achievements to implement harmonised River Information Services Harmonised River Information Services (RIS) have largely been implemented on the Danube through TEN-projects in the last decade (IRIS projects and CoRISMa) International exchange of RIS data is still an issue which has not been solved on the entire corridor Activities in PA1a mainly focused on project support activities: PA1a project database includes 9 projects, of which 8 are in implementation or completion phase Further implementation and roll out secured through national investments and transeuropean projects (RIS COMEX in CEF) Page 30
Status regarding River Information Services in the Danube corridor RIS COMEX: RIS enabled IWT corridor management (co-financed by Connecting Europe Facility) The project RIS COMEX (2016-2020) aims at the implementation and operation of cross-border River Information Services based on operational exchange of RIS data. These RIS-based corridor (information) services shall allow for traffic management by the authorities and transport management by the logistics sector. Page 31
Needs regarding harmonised River Information Services Danube Transnational Programme: No specific project needs (covered by Connecting Europe Facility) Structural Funds and Connecting Europe Facility: Investment opportunities in River Information Services Page 32
Target 5 Solve shortage of qualified personnel
Achievements to reduce shortage of qualified personnel Improvement of education and training in the field of inland waterway has mainly been implemented through projects in the South-East Europe programme (NELI, HINT projects) Activities in PA1a mainly focused on project support activities: PA1a project database includes 4 projects, of which 2 are in implementation or completion phase The work of the working group on professional qualifications (European Committee for drawing up standards in the field of inland navigation (CESNI) as set up in June 2015) is being monitored within the context of the PA1a Steering Group Page 34
Needs regarding reduction of shortage of qualified personnel Danube Transnational Programme: Increase institutional capacity of the Danube region by build-up of joint transnational capacities of education and public services for inland waterways Contribute to better qualification of IWT work force and increased job security Prepare adoption of EU regulations in the Danube region by the joint development and implementation of new transnational learning tools Bring more transparency into the Danube transport sector by offering free and open information tools Page 35
PA 1a coordinators Austria Romania = Coordinator = Technical Secretariat Ursula Zechner ursula.zechner@bmvit.gv.at Gert-Jan Muilerman gert-jan.muilerman@viadonau.org Gudrun Maierbrugger gudrun.maierbrugger@viadonau.org = Coordinator & Technical Secretariat Liviu-Ionuţ Moşteanu cabinet.mosteanu@mt.ro Cristina Cuc cristina.cuc@mt.ro Violanda Alayan naval5@mt.ro Monica Patrichi monica.patrichi@mt.ro Slide No. 36
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Context Danube part of the TEN-T Rhine-Danube Corridor High potential for transporting goods One of the most valuable eco-regions with unique biodiversity State of play Country sectors in different stages of development Various bottlenecks (administrative, navigability, infrastructure) Endangered eco-system
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Inland navigation is said to be: Efficient Cost-effective Climate-friendly Challenges ahead Harmonized development to secure seamless navigation, removal of bottlenecks through integrated and coordinated approach Viable logistic chains, multimodal hubs, terminals and links Protection of the natural environment from water, air and noise pollution
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region How can DTP contribute? What is DTP? DTP is a financing instrument which supports the policy integration in the Danube area below the EU-level and above the national level in specific fields of action. Expected projects should therefore influence national/ regional/ local policies (act as policy drivers ). DTP fosters transnational cooperation tackling major issues with a view to ensure territorial integration and to create the conditions for competitiveness and economic growth in the region. DTP supports the achievement of EUSDR objectives as defined in the Action Plan.
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives Priority Axis 1 Priority Axis 2 Priority Axis 3 Priority Axis 4 Innovative and socially responsible Danube region Environment and culture responsible Danube region Better connected and energy responsible Danube region Well governed Danube region Specific objective 1.1 Improve framework conditions for innovation Specific objective 2.1 Strengthen transnational water management and flood risk prevention Specific objective 3.1 Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas Specific objective 4.1 Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges Specific objective 1.2 Increase competences for business and social innovation Specific objective 2.2 Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources Specific objective 3. 2 Improve energy security and energy efficiency Specific objective 4.2 Support to the governance and implementation of the EUSDR Specific objective 2.3 Foster the restoration and management of ecological corridors Specific objective 2.4 Improve preparedness for environmental risk management
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region DTP Specific Objective 3.1 Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas Improve planning, coordination and creating practical solutions for an environmentally-friendly, low-carbon and safer transport network and services in the programme area contributing to a balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas. IP 7c of the ERDF Regulation: Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures by developing and improving environmentally-friendly (including low-noise) and low-carbon transport systems, including inland waterways and maritime transport, ports, multimodal links and airport infrastructure in order to promote sustainable regional and local mobility
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Expected results with regard to waterborne transport Contribute to the development of better connected and interoperable environmentally-friendly transport systems Better integrated policies and practical solutions to further develop waterways while limiting the negative impact of transport on the Danube ecosystem Improved coordination and transnational integration among transport stakeholders to further develop multimodal hubs, terminals and links Contribute to safer transport network
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Programme area 14 countries: 9 EU MS: DE, AT, CZ, SI, SK, HU, HR, RO, BG 3 EU (potential) candidate countries: RS, MNE, BIH 2 EU neighbouring countries: UA, MD
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Funds ERDF = 202,095,405 euro IPA = 19,829,192 euro ENI = tbd Financial framework Reimbursement principle (85% of validated costs) Remaining 15% to be co-financed at national level (own co-financing, state co-financing or other sources) Progress of activities and spending reported on a 6- month basis Reimbursement after approval of the progress report (ca. 10-12 months from actual payment)
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Calls for Proposals 1 st CfP 2 nd CfP 2-step procedure (EoI AF) Allocated budget: ca. 95M EUR of ERDF and 10M EUR of IPA (48%) 1-step procedure (AF) tbd Approval of projects: end of September 2016 Starting of the projects: end of 2016/ beginning of 2017 To be launched at the beginning 2017 * Follow DTP website for further info and relevant documents
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Figures 1 st Call for Proposals 5 projects tackling: waterways and port management promotion of environmentally-friendly inland waterway transport by reducing the pollution from ships interoperability between maritime and inland waterway transport by increasing the attractiveness of the Danube-Black Sea region development of Danube ports as multimodal hubs removal of administrative barriers along the Danube in order to ensure an efficient and seamless transport activity
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Budget allocated for transport projects* 36,497,926.00 euro 85%=31,023,237,00 euro 66% of PA3 budget *according to the CP but not necessarily booked for transport projects
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region DTP requirements Eligibility of partners: Public bodies Bodies governed by public law Private non-profit bodies Private profit-making bodies (except LP and PPs form IPA countries) International organisations EGTCs coming from the DTP programme area At least 3 financing partners from 3 different countries of the programme area. Lead Partner from EU Member State of Programme area.
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Who can apply? Organisations responsible for transport and economic development Service providers NGOs Chambers of commerce Innovation centres R&D institutions Education providers
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Key principles Real transnational character Result-oriented approach Sustainable development Durable and transferrable outputs Integrated territorial approach Qualitative partnership Efficiency in terms of mobilised resources
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Types of actions to be financed: Development of transnational strategies, action plans, policy frameworks and recommendations Development of management, coordination, monitoring and reporting tools and services Preparation of investments to be subsequently financed through other sources* Pilot activities of testing and demonstration nature Training and capacity building (learning interactions) Information, dissemination and publicity measures
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Projects focusing on purely academic cooperation or research activities aiming at mere networking and exchange of experience exclusively investment-oriented ARE NOT FINANCED BY THE DTP!
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Assessment Eligibility check Yes/ no questions Failure to meet eligibility requirements leads to rejection Quality check Content-related Relevance of the project for the selected DTP SO, its strategic dimension in regard to its contribution to the achievement of the programme objectives and its feasibility and value for the money
Waterborne Transport Cooperation opportunities in the Danube region Ana Leganel Project Officer Phone: +36 1 795 5338 E-mail: ana.leganel@interreg-danube.eu Website: www.interreg-danube.eu