Green Deal for Danube River Transport Objectives and key activities & projects

Green Deal for Danube River Transport Objectives and key activities & projects Róbert Rafael Hajós Kongresszus Budapest, 18 January 2018 The project is made possible by the European Commission

Green Deal: Rationale & Concept Eco-efficient & reliable transport system needed for sustainable growth in region Danube logistics can provide costeffective logistics solutions to many industries supporting competitiveness, growth & jobs High economic potentials of Danube withhold by infrastructure shortcomings, unfavourable regulatory framework & structural problems Long-term cooperation of public & private sector can break vicious cycle of infrastructure degradation & reduction of transport demand Restoration of trust into Danube through commitment of stakeholders Green Deal for Danube River transport intensive, coordinated cooperation of public and private Improved efficiency & environmental performance of Danube logistics tangible results supporting sustainable economic growth << The roll-out of the Green Deal is done with the help of INDanube - Centre for Innovation Transfer in the Danube Region / EIBIP - European Inland Barging Innovation Platform; Project funded by EC/DG MOVE >> 2

The Green Deal Structure GREEN DEAL FOR DANUBE RIVER TRANSPORT National Governments of Danube States Vessel & Fleet Operators Ports & Terminal Operators Danube IWT Users & Logistics Operators Reduction Administrative Barriers Infrastructure & Maintenance State Aid Fleet & Terminal Modernisation Fleet modernisation Programmes and Projects Development Strategy & Action Plan and Implementation projects (Danube port network) Innovative Danube Logistics / Pilot & Deployment Projects Existing EU Programmes National Programmes Lead Projects Financing Schemes EUSDR PA1A Danube Corridor Plan Danube Innovation Centre (INDanube - EIBIP) GRENDEL Project proposal in 2 nd call Danube Transnational Programme Ongoing projects (e.g.) ENERGY BARGE (DTP) AEOLIX (H2020) RIS COMEX (CEF) others in preparation 01/2017-06/2019 07/2018-09/2020 01/2017-06/2019 3

Infrastructure projects... Upgrade of the Gabcikovo Locks Upgrade of Iron Gate I FAIRway LNG projects... 4

Current trends in IWT Use of alternative fuels New logistics concepts Digitalisation Advanced RIS Air pollutant emissions reduction After Treatment New engine concepts & optimization Emission & fuel measurements Energy consumption reduction GREENING THE FLEET NEW LOGISTIC CONCEPTS New cargo flows New market segments Multimodality New vessel concepts Smart navigation Energy efficient ship design Automation Education & Training 5 Hybrid propulsion

Benefits & Implementation of Green Deal Green Deal provides platform for targeted long-term cooperation of Danube States Private Sector European Commission Supports key policy objectives in transport & environment / regional development / special focus on the greening of the waterborne transport system Ensures high leverage of public spending due to wide-scale engagement of private sector Embedded into EUSDR PA1A and related to Danube Corridor Plan Steered with help of Danube Transnational Program (DTP) projects Builds on successful pilot projects which testify viability of concept & produce concrete results to be up-scaled Green Deal will create many more valuable projects with tangible results contributing to economic growth, creating jobs and improve environmental performance of transport system of the region 6

Pillar 1: Commitment National Governments Reduction Administrative Barriers EUSDR PA1A (Working Group 6) DANTE Project (Danube Trans. Program) Political Commitment National Governments Danube States Infrastructure & Maintenance FRMMP Implemenatation FAIRWAY, SWIM project Others State Aid Fleet & Terminal Modernization Operational National Programs EC/DG Regio Rehabilitation of infrastructure & state of technology waterway maintenance PRECONDITION for prosperity of IWT Important steps made / pilot activities & projects already launched / others in preparation Setting up of State Aid Schemes similar to Western Europe to stimulate Fleet Modernization & Inland Terminals Elimination / reduction of abundant administrative barriers imposed by border, navigation, port, canal, waterway & other authorities Simplification Harmonization Digitalization considering PDI concept Same River Same Rules 7

DANTE Improving Administrative Procedures and Processes for Danube IWT Improve administrative procedures and reduce bureaucratic processes as well as related charges and fees for IWT on Danube and navigable tributaries Reduce time losses and costs caused by unnecessary administrative regulations and processes for Danube businesses Eliminate / reduce red tape and abuse of administrative power Harmonize regulations and administrative processes for transport and transhipment operations ( Same River-Same Rules concept) Five thematic areas: Border Police and Tax & Customs authorities Navigation authorities Port authorities Waterway and Canal administrations Other authorities Identification of Administrative Barriers & Responsibilities Analysis of Procedures and Administrative Processes Work Package 3 ic Work Package 4 ARVD Work Package 5 DC Creating, upgrading of tools for reporting and monitoring & elaborate working methodology SWP. 3.1 PDI SWP. 4.1 SIG/SEZ SWP. 5.1 PDR Collection of Barriers from IWT Users & Setting Up of Database SWP.3.2 ic SWP. 4.2 ARVD SWP. 5.2 DC Analysis and Validation of Reported Existing Barriers & Responsible Authorities Analysis of Existing Procedures (Laws & Regulations) and Administrative Processes National Working Table Meetings Elaboration of Country Reports & Consolidated Report Implementation and Capitalization Support to Elaboration of Model Procedures and Processes SWP.3.3 ic SWP. 4.3 FHOO SWP. 5.3 ic Quick facts: Identification of Good Practices and Elaboration of Guidelines & Recommendations Involvement of National and European Authorities / International Organizations Execution of Meetings with Responsible Authorities in EUSDR/PA1A Working Groups Facilitation of the Implementation of Results and Monitoring SWP. 4.4 SIG/SEZ SWP. 5.4 DC Project duration: January 2017 June 2019 Budget: 2M EUR 28 partners from 11 countries incl. the Danube and Sava River Commissions Project co-funded by: 8

Supporting state-of-the-art technologies for Danube IWT Pro Danube supports the initiatives and developments in the field of information and communication technologies that can make Danube navigation more competitive and predictable. Senior Pro Danube experts are members and contributors to the following working / expert groups: European RIS Expert Groups (River Information Services) DINA Task Force (Digital Inland Waterway Area) PIANC (World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure) o WG125: River Information Services o WG156: e-navigation for Inland Waterways 9

Pillar 2: Commitment Vessel & Fleet Operators "Green Danube Fleet Action Program" (Project planned DTP 2016) EFSI leveraged finance scheme Green Danube Fleet Current EU Programs (Interreg, CBC, CEF, Operational Programs) Vessel & Fleet operators Pilot Projects PROMINENT (H2020) LNG Masterplan implementation Lack of waterway maintenance resulted into heavy financial & cargo losses No financial means for modernization / greening of fleet / vicious cycle of (service) deterioration Major fleet operators shall deliver fleet investment plans until 2025 Basis for State Aid Schemes / EFSI / Fleet Investment Fund / ERDF & Cohesion / wide scale deployment Implementation of pilot projects in CEF & other EU funded programs Fleet greening / innovation based on H2020 PROMINENT / DG Regio Study Innovative Danube vessel, LNG Masterplan RMD 10

INDanube Centre for Innovation Transfer INDanube is part of an international network of three European Innovation Centres covering Germany, France and the Danube region which are forming the cooperation platform called EIBIP - European Inland Barging Innovation Platform and they support the innovation uptake by the inland waterway sector on the TEN-T Core Network. Objectives collecting & managing all relevant technical and economic information on innovation related to IWT deliver critical mass & economies of scale with view to bringing (technological) innovation to real market circumstances by: (1) uniting technology suppliers, investors and (end)users; (2) raising their common interest by further aligning shared objectives; (3) implementing pilot innovation projects in the most promising areas of innovation as defined. Supported by: EIBP overall structure PM: Project manager; SA: EIBIP Secretariat Assistant CON: Controller; QM: Quality manager MIC: Manager Innovation Centre 11

LNG Masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube: Lead Project Mission To facilitate the deployment of LNG as an eco-friendly alternative fuel and a new commodity for the inland navigation sector. LNG Masterplan in numbers Objectives 1. Based on the input and recommendations from various project activities to elaborate strategy action plan with measures for LNG deployment in IWT 2. To test, operate and monitor LNG deployment pilots MEUR 34 1.2013-12.2015 BUDGET 50% FROM EU TIME 3 FULL YEARS OF COOPERATION 33 EU FUNDED 52 MEMBERS PARTNERS 1 NON-EU FUNDED 13 Countries INDUSTRY 2 CONTINENTS CHIEFS COORDINATORS PRO DANUBE PORT OF ROTTERDAM ADVISERS 21 BODIES AUTHORITIES BRANCH ORGANISATIONS 12

LNG Masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube: Pilot Deployments LNG TERMINAL IN RUSE (BULGARIA) Bulmarket DM Ltd. Location: on the river Danube in the port area in Ruse, on the grounds of former heavy machinery building factory, on an area of 1,000 m 2 Capacity: 4 vertical tanks of 250 m 3 of LNG (total 1,000 m 3 ) Facilities: storage, vessel (un-) loading facility, truck-loading station, truck & vessel fuelling station LNG small scale terminal in Ruse Bulmarket LNG-FUELLED RETROFITTED CONTAINER VESSEL EIGER DCL Barge B.V. (Danser Group) Size: 105 x 11.45 m (L x M). Draught (max): 3.55 m Propulsion: 2 dual-fuel Wärtsilä 6L20DF, 900 kw Bunker capacity (LNG): 60 m 3 (gross) LNG tank: Vacuum-insulated double-wall LNG fuelled retrofitted pressurised tank IMO type C container vessel Eiger DCL Barge LNG-fuelled type G tanker Sirocco Chemgas Barging S.a.r.l. LNG-FUELLED TYPE C TANKER ECOLINER Damen Shipyard Hardinxveld B.V. Size: 110x 11.4 m (L x W). Draught: 3.4 m Propulsion: 4x Scania SGI-16M gas engine Bunker capacity (LNG): 2 x 26 m 3 LNG tank: double walled vacuum-insulated cryogenic tank: Specifics: Air lubrication system, Van der Velden Flex tunnel to reduce the resistance in shallow waters LNG-fuelled retrofitted container vessel Eiger DCL Barge B.V. LNG-FUELLED TYPE G TANKER SIROCCO Chemgas Barging S.a.r.l Size: 110x 11.4 m (L x W). Draught: 3.15 m Propulsion: single 8L20DF Wärtsilä main engine Bunker capacity (LNG): 88 m 3 (gross) LNG tank: Single wall independent vacuuminsulated pressure tank with design pressure of 10 bar LNG-fuelled type C tanker EcoLiner Damen Shipyard Hardinxveld B.V. 13

LNG Masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube: Vessel Concepts LNG/GASOIL BUNKER VESSEL Size: 110 m x 13.5 m (L x W) Propulsion: 3 x gas generators and 1 diesel generator (backup) Tanks: 4 x 380 m 3 of gasoil, 2 x 935 m 3 of LNG in membrane tanks (GTT Mark III Flex membrane system) LNG fuelled push boat Kooiman Marine B.V. LNG-FUELLED PUSH BOAT Size: 40 x 18 m (L x W). Draught: 1.6 m Propulsion: 4 x 1,060 kw Wärtsilä 6L20DF Bunker capacity: 165 m 3 (gross) of LNG & 80 m 3 of gasoil LNG tank: double-shelled vacuum insulated type C (vertical design) LNG/Gasoil bunker vessel Argos Bunkering B.V. LNG-FUELLED PUSH BOAT Size: 40 x 18 m (L x W). Draught: 1.6 m Propulsion: 4 x 1,060 kw Wärtsilä 6L20DF Bunker capacity: 165 m 3 (gross) of LNG & 80 m 3 of gasoil LNG tank: double-shelled vacuum insulated type C (vertical design) LNG inland tanker LNG E-motion B.V. LNG DANUBE RIVER-SEA TANKER & RIVER BARGE Size: 130 x 16.6 m (L x W). Draught (min): 1.6 m Propulsion: dual-fuel (using boil-off) Tanks (cargo): 10 x 348.5 m 3 of LNG Barge tanks (cargo): 3 x 348.5 m 3 or 6 x 348.5 m 3. Retrofit solution Danube LNG LNG-FUELLED GAS SUPPLY SHIP Size: 110x18m (LxW). Draught: 5.3m Propulsion: 4 x Wärtsilä DF generators (use of boil-off gas, stored as CNG, to supply the gas engine) LNG tank: range from 3,500 m 3 to 13,000 m 3 RETROFITTING LNG river-sea tanker with barges Danube LNG Dual-fuel propulsion with vacuuminsulated LNG tanks with a capacity of 2 x 49 m 3 for the type TR 1000 and of 4 x 6.75 m 3 for the type TR Muflon 1100 is considered as a viable option. LNG-fuelled gas supply vessel Bernhard Schulte, BMT TITRON 14

LNG Masterplan for Rhine-Main-Danube: Terminal concepts www.lngmasterplan.eu 15

PROMINENT - Promoting innovation in the Inland Waterways Transport Sector Timeline & Funding Program May 2015 - April 2018 Horizon 2020 www.prominent-iwt.eu Goals & Objectives To support a massive introduction of a range of alternative energy concepts and technologies Establishment of a testing and monitoring regime for the application of strict emission limits to various categories of existing vessels/engines Develop digital, including simulator-based, tools for education/training and costefficient navigation following inter alia, the assessment of manning and training/qualification requirements with regard to vessel operation and cargo handling (including modal links) 16

PROMINENT Scope of work Scope Deliverables State-of-play analysis Identification of typical fleet families and operational profiles Identification and assessment of available greening technologies Identification of barriers and facilitating factors to uptake the best available technologies Advanced concepts for mass introduction Certification, Monitoring and Enforcement Digital education tools Real-life pilot deployments Roll-out preparation LNG as alternative fuel Emission after-treatment of diesel engines Energy-efficient navigation Right-sizing and hybrid concepts Well-designed procedures for certification and monitoring of stringent emission limits Simulations and Digital Tools European electronic service record book and Logbook Integration of Inland Navigation in general logistics education Monitoring of air pollutant emissions Pilot solutions to decrease methane slip in LNG engines Pilot installation of diesel after-treatment systems Trip advisory tool to support energy efficient navigation Pilot logistics education Financial analyses and solutions for most promising innovations Preparation of mass implementation Policy recommendations and draft implementation roadmap 17

GRENDEL proposal Inputs from PROMINENT & other projects Know how & learning actions Fleet investment Fleet investment plans Fleet investment plans plans Company A Company N Consolidated investment & training needs Funding & financing needs Greening technologies & operational measures Advanced logistics solutions Model State Aid Scheme (CZ program as reference) Finance support measures Advanced vessel concepts as good practice Danube Fleet Modernization Strategy Recommendations for regulatory framework & HR measures Implementation projects 2020-2027 National State Aid Schemes ---------- Operational Programs 18

Pillar 3: Commitment Ports & Terminal Operators Danube Port Platform Danube Ports Development Strategy & Action Plan -> DAPhNE Ports & Terminal operators Current EU Programs (National Operational Programs, etc.) Pilot projects (EMS Constanta, Green Port Giurgiu, etc.) Danube Ports must become booming centres of industrial activities and high-performance intermodal logistics hubs Shortcomings in port legislation, development & administration, IT solutions, cross-border cooperation -> analyses and pilot solutions within project DAPhNE ( DTP Call 2015) Improved transnational cooperation & integration of projects forming a Danube Ports Development Strategy DAPhNE shall become permanent working platform of Danube ports close to EFIP Pilot projects in TEN T, CEF T & other programs existing / in application / preparation 19

DAPhNE Danube Ports Network Improve the balanced development of Danube Ports as eco-friendly, well accessible multimodal hubs for the transport system of the region Turn Danube Ports into buzzing economic centers functioning as catalysts for economic growth and creation of high value jobs Produce guidelines, recommendations and concrete pilot activities based on best practices and leading into an overall development strategy and action plan Set-up a Port Network to eliminate gaps between stakeholders Improve the eco-performance of the ports in order to contribute to the ecological balance of the river and to improve the situation of the port municipalities DAPhNE - Danube Ports Network Port Legislation & Funding Administration & Management Work Package 3 Work Package 4 Work Package 5 Work Package 6 Foundation of working group on port legislation & public funding Act. 3.1 Act. 4.1 Act. 5.1 Act. 6.1 Improve & harmonize port legislation Act.3.2 Act.4.2 Act. 5.2 Act.6.2 State Aid schemes for funding investments in ports Improve & harmonize port administration processes Improve port business strategies Human resources development Act.3.3 Act. 4.3 Act. 5.3 Act.6.3 Eco-improvements for Danube ports Act. 4.4 Act. 5.4 Port IT Community System (PCS) Innovation & new market opportunities Quick facts: Project duration: January 2017 June 2019 Budget: 2,985 M Euro 23 partners from 9 countries Project co-funded by: Port Development Port infrastructure & industrial development Public-private partnerships for port investments Port Strategy & Network Danube Port Development Strategy & Action Plan Set-up & enlarge the Danube Port Network Pilot operation of Danube Port Network Organisation 20

PROTECT Upgrade of infrastructure and environmental protection of Constanta Port Upgrade of infrastructure and environmental protection of Constanta Port - PROTECT Project Management & Communication Project Management Project Communication Activity 1 SuAc.1.1 SuAc.1.2 Permanent & mobile infrastructure Extension of service berth DA2 Construction of the on-shore ship waste collection facility Construction work supervision Upgrade of the port signalling system Purchase of 1 tanker: 500 DWT Activity 2 SuAc.2.1 SuAc.2.2 SuAc.2.3 SuAc.2.4 SuAc.2.4 Applicant CN APM Constanta SA (Maritime Ports Administration Constanta) Implementation period 01.07.2016-31.07.2019 Scope Upgrade of the port infrastructure by extending DA 2 berth with an additional 130 linear meters and creating a 4370 sqm platform Improving the environmental protection facilities by building a state of technology on-shore ship waste collection facility on the newly created platform Improvement of the port access by renewing and upgrading the signaling system in the port basins and on the fairway Upgrading the technical fleet of Constanta Port by purchasing 1 new 500 DWT tanker to collect waste and bilge water for orders over 100 cubic meters Pro Danube s role Consultancy project application preparation & submission Project co-funded by: 21

Investments on the Artificial Island in Constanta Port Execute the preparatory infrastructure works to transform the artificial island and the neighboring shoreline into a multi-modal platform for hydro-carbons in the southern part of Constanta Port. Parties involved in the project Constanta Maritime Port Administration XTANK REFINING SA & investors Works foreseen 50 ha of land will be levelled & compacted to ensure the basis for new transport infrastructure; Newly built road infrastructure on the island and on shore; New railway system: 3,75 km on shore connected to the road network; Capital dredging works; 2 newly built berths for sea-going vessels of up to 80.000 DWT; 630 m-quay line; Works for setting up the underwater cables and pipelines to connect the island to the shoreline; Ferry-boat connection (newly built mooring area & concrete platform, purchase of the ferry boat). Estimated investment: approx. 75 M Euro Funding Source: Operational Programme for Large Infrastructure in Romania POIM Pro Danube s Role: Consultancy support 22

Upgrade of the Danube fairway to provide more efficient access to the maritime Danube Ports in Romania Project objectives: to investigate into the pro and cons of upgrading the fairway of the maritime Danube which shall enable bigger and consequently more efficient vessels to reach the maritime Danube ports of Galati, Braila and Tulcea to provide facts and figures for a decision on the project on regional and national level to provide an indicative roadmap for decision makers how to implement the project in order to gain a maximum of economic growth in the region in line with the requirements of environmental protection Implementation Period: 2017-2019 Estimated investment: approx. 2 M Euro Funding Source: Operational Programme for Large Infrastructure in Romania POIM Pro Danube s Role:Consultancy project application preparation & submission The project will take into account previous studies: Strategic Development Programme for Galati Port DABSEA - Danube Black Sea connection of European and Asian economy, a step for substantial growth of the Black Sea Basin Feasibility study for the multimodal terminal in Galati Port 23

Pillar 4: Commitment Danube IWT users & logistics operators Innovative Danube Logistics Danube IWT users & logistics operators Pilot projects / Deployment projects Current EU Programs (National Operational Programs, etc.) Cargo shippers & logistics service providers lost confidence in Danube due to infrastructural problems and shifted volumes to road & rail Guaranteed maintenance, investment in ports & modernization of fleet they shall use Danube (again) for their supply chains Initiative based on MoU with key users & leaders in logistics innovation Definition and preparation of cooperative pilot projects along (intermodal) logistics chain using EU funds New markets with service requirements demanding new vessels / improved equipment & services Innovation in logistics management / RIS applications for transport management / pilot cases for Digital Inland Navigation Area (DINA) 24

High Performance Green Port Giurgiu Stage II Construction CEF MAP Call 2014 Cohesion Fund Stage I: Studies completed for an intermodal terminal Stage II: Works carried out in line with the studies from Stage I Linz Intermodal Terminal Implementation schedule 09/2015 08/2018 Member States Involved Romania Overall project budget 15,594,063 EU Contribution 13,254,954 (max. 85%) Works Land preparation for the building of the intermodal terminal 1 Intermodal logistics terminal 2 railway level crossings Rehabilitated road infrastructure 1,38 km Rehabilitated old quay section approx. 54 m High Performance Green Port Giurgiu 25

High Performance Green Port Giurgiu - Trimodal Logistics Center BEFORE AFTER Land side view AFTER Inner view AFTER Water side view 26

DANTE Improving Administrative Procedures and Processes for Danube IWT PROJECT INTRODUCTION 18 January 2018 Budapest, Hajós Kongresszus 27 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Objectives of the project Improve administrative procedures and reduce bureaucratic processes as well as related charges and fees for IWT on Danube and navigable tributaries Cooperate with public authorities to develop and implement simplified administrative procedures and processes Reduce time losses and costs caused by unnecessary administrative regulations and processes for Danube businesses Eliminate/Reduce red tape and abuse of administrative power Strengthen the competitive position of companies, support economic growth and the creation of jobs in the region by increased efficient public administration Introduce stakeholder consultation procedures and processes in legal and regulatory acts of public administration relevant for IWT Harmonize regulations and administrative processes for transport and transhipment operations ( Same River-Same Rules concept) 28 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Thematic areas (1/2) Procedures and processes of the following national authorities will be analyzed and monitored: Border Police and Tax & Customs authorities *) Navigation authorities (traffic control authorities) Port authorities (Harbor master) /administrations Waterway and Canal administrations Other authorities (such as Health Control, Disaster Management, Law Enforcement/Water Police, etc.) which impose administrative barriers to the movement of inland vessels and the transportation and transshipment of goods on the river and in the ports *) the PA1A/EUSDR technical secretariat via donau has recently carried out an investigation on border and customs procedures and processes and has developed a model process for border crossings. The work in this area will be updated and used as basis for the structured dialogue in the relevant working table of the PA1A/EUSDR working group on administrative processes 29 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

TRANSNATIONAL MEETINGS Thematic areas (2/2) GOOD PRACTICES Border Police and Tax & Customs authorities Navigation authorities (traffic control authorities) Port authorities (Harbor master) /administrations Waterway and Canal administrations Other authorities Germany Austria Slovakia Hungary Croatia Serbia Romania Bulgaria Proposed Action holder: Danube Commission (External) peer expert for each country to be selected during the roll-out Proposed Action holder: Austria PDI (External) peer expert for each country to be selected during the roll-out Proposed Action holder: Hungary HUNPASS (External) peer expert for each country to be selected during the roll-out Proposed Action holder: Romania PDR (External) peer expert for each country to be selected during the roll-out Proposed Action holder: Bulgaria BRCCI (External) peer expert for each country to be selected during the roll-out NATIONAL WORKING TABLES REQUIRED CHANGES 30 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Data requirements in IWT administration 31 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Work approach 32 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Project properties ERDF Partners: Pro Danube International Danube Commission Steinbeis Innovation ggmbh, Steinbeis-Europe-Center / DE ic consulenten ZT GesmbH / AT University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FHOO) Waterborne Transport Development Agency (ARVD) / SK Slovak Shipping and Ports JSC / SK Hungarian Federation of Passenger Fleet Operators Hungarian Federation of Inland Waterway Freight Forwarders (MBFSZ) Romanian Ministry of Transport Romanian River Ship Owners and Port Operators Association (AAOPFR) Pro Danube Romania Constanta Port Business Association Port Authority Vukovar Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry IPA Partner: Associated Strategic Partners: International Sava River Basin Commission Rhenus Logistics Austria GmbH Hungarian Federation of Danube Ports BRODOKOMERC NS d.o.o. / RS Port BULMARKET EAD / BG Union of Romanian Inland Ports Danube Cruises Romania srl Danube Logistics SRL / MD Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure Ministry of National Development / HU State Enterprise Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic Duration of the project: January 2017 - June 2019 Total budget: 1,982,786 EUR ERDF Contribution: 1,650,134.75 EUR IPA Contribution: 35,233.35 EUR Shipmasters Association of Serbia 33 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Administrative barriers Electronic Reporting Tool Objectives in line with the vision of Same River Same Rules To provide a tool for the stakeholders of Danube navigation:» to report administrative barriers that they have experienced» to name positive experiences Sound database is pre-condition for putting lights on barriers Will be the basis for interventions / further actions https://www.prodanube.eu/administrativebarriers/ 34 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

INDanube More information https://indanube.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/indanube/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8560850 https://twitter.com/indanube 35 Project co-funded by European Union Funds (ERDF, IPA)

Further information Robert Rafael Senior Project Manager Email: rafael@prodanube.eu Mobil: +4369916139614 The project is made possible by the European Commission 36