European Shortsea Network
ESN, the Way Forward
The European Shortsea Network (ESN), gathering all active Shortsea Promotion Centres (SPC) (19), is established at EU level and has been tasked by DG MOVE with the implementation of the accompanying measure (encompassed in the Marco Polo Work Programme 2011) "Contribution to European programme for the support of Short Sea Shipping".
Indeed, the ESN has the expertise to carry out activities to ensure the implementation of this measure. In line with the EU goals for a competitive and resource efficient EU transport system set by the 2011 White Paper for Transport, the EC needs to further enhance the competitiveness of Shortsea Shipping in a sustainable manner.
Activities along this project are performed through three Committees – Market Observation, Environment and Promotion ‐ created specifically to fulfill these objectives set by the European Commission. All the works are coordinated at European level to ensure results are up to expectations. This is the first time that ESN is reinforcing cooperation at European level to such an extent in order to make shortsea as visible as possible in Europe.
As well informed decisions to further promote Shortsea Shipping require valid, reliable, and comprehensive information of the European shortsea market, ESN has been asked by EC to produce several reports providing a clear assessment of the current situation and the longer term market perspectives. This is the task of the first work package: Market Observation.
Furthermore, the short term environmental performance challenges relate mainly to reducing the SOx, NOx, and PM emissions from ships. Some Member States and lots of industry representatives have raised concerns regarding the consequences of the new 0.1% sulphur content rule in marine fuels in ECAs. There is a need for monitoring possible impacts on the shortsea sector in the ECAs, likely distortions in the logistics chains or modal backshift from sea to land based transport. Because it is a deeply established network in this area, ESN provides information and reports on these topics. All these topics are covered by the second work package: Environment.
Then, stronger cooperation between all SPCs leads to a more efficient allocation and use of resources, create synergies, and yield more targeted and efficient promotional effects. ESN works at creating awareness and a positive attitude toward shortsea by the development of a communication strategy through the work package 3 on Promotion.
• SPC France is coordinator for the overall ESN project.
• SPC Germany is coordinator of the Market Observation Committee.
• SPC Norway is coordinator of the Environment Committee.
• SPC Belgium is coordinator of the Promotion Committee.
Shortsea Promotion Centre Belgium: report 2013
• SPC Belgium is 100% subsidized by the Flemish Government and has a neutral – non commercial status. Budget for 2014 will be approved in October. Started in 2013 we are working together with the Flemish Government to have a long term vision on shortsea in Flanders. The exercise, covering a wide spectrum, has to be ready by mid 2014.
• Despite the economical crisis the shortsea traffic is doing relatively well. 2009 gave indeed a serious drop but 2010 and 2011 were again record years. 2012 (second crisis) finished with 134.2 million tons of shortsea cargo handled in the 4 Flemish ports together, with a drop of “only” – 0.85% compared to the record year 2011. The 4 ports: Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Ghent and Ostend.
• The first half year 2013 is with 68.7 million tons shortsea cargo handled (for 4 ports again) + 1.9% above the first half 2012 and even + 3.1% above the second half 2012.
• Since 1999 the shortsea traffic grew by about 52% in tons (4 ports together).
• The figures in tons are promising but when talking to owners and shipping agents the revenues are not always following. Amongst others due to the “competitive” prices of road transport. We must however say that some destinations (Russia, Turkey) are considered as “good” ones in respect of revenues.
• The % of shortsea cargo handled in the 4 Flemish ports is around 51%, so more important than deepsea cargo.
• The shortsea traffic on inland waterways remains +‐ status quo. Problems are infrastructural bottlenecks and the increasing growing scale of coasters (bigger dimensions and draft)
• In general most shipping lines maintained most of the destinations offered. Sometimes the number of sailings was decreased or the size of the vessel changed.
• Due to the crises 2009 and 2012 we noted an increasing number of requests for practical information like on frequent shipping lines, European subsidies… We mainly focus on small and medium enterprises because there is the lack of knowledge and expertise on transport and logistics. The workshops we organize or attend have the same target group.
• Our communication tools (website, newsletters, e‐news etc) are focused on the practical needs of such SME’s. Our database with liner services is frequently consulted.
• Youngsters: since 2008 we had 650 students of high schools logistics attending the 2e3s project. The European subsidy which disappears, resulted in higher participation fees and unfortunately a lot of schools did not attend in 2013.
• Due to reduced budget we had to limit trips abroad. The choice of events has to be done carefully: we went to the Transport & Logistics Fair in Munich on a common stand with the 4 Flemish ports which resulted in a relatively cheaper solution.
• Banks: the tendency of Belgian (and by extension European) banks to be reluctant to invest in the maritime sector i.e. in ships continues. We understood that it are mostly Asian banks taking top positions in respect of investments in the maritime sector.
Shortsea Promotion Centre Bulgaria
Short Sea Shipping BULGARIA 2012-2013
Current SSS market development and SPC BG activities
Market situation in Bulgarian Sea shipping is good. In general increase total cargo handling in Bulgarian sea ports: in 2011-25 003 818 t; 2012-25 999 784 t- about 1 000 000 t more (main LNG, petrol). Vessel calls in Bulgarian sea ports increased too - from7 912 calls in 2011- to 8 702 calls in 2012. Short Sea shipping market development Containers/Feeders/Short sea shipping: In Bulgarian sea ports Varna and Burgas containers turnover in creased from 147 078 TEUs in 2011 to 173 860 TEUs in 2012. For the eight months of 2013 TEUs are 120 992. Positive trends about container growth in all Black Sea ports are: (1) more modern Black Sea container port terminals in: Odessa, Ilichyevsk- Ukraine; Taman, Novorossiysk- Russia; Poti- Georgia; Samsun- Turkey and Constanta- Romania; (2) more Black Sea group/alliances are established (joint-venture national +global companies); (3) more global port terminal operators work in Black Sea ports: Hamburg HPA/HPC, CMA-CGM, DP World, APM Terminals; (4) more direct line/terminating services with good transit time. In 2013 China Ocean Shipping Company entered the Bulgarian container market.COSCO open new container call directly to ports of Varna and Burgas. Ro-Ro Ferry Short sea shipping- general in Black Sea. By First ferry agreement: Bulgaria-Ukraine-Georgia-common multimodal transport alliance between Bulgaria-Ukraine-Georgia. Ro-Ro Ferry turnover in 2011 was106 891 tones; in 2012 was 177 193 tones – about 60 % increase. By Second ferry agreement: ferry service between Bulgaria- Russia and Bulgaria-Turkey-for Ferry Ro-Ro lines Varna- Kavkaz (Russia)- and in near future to Samsun /Zonguldak (Turkey). In 2012 volumes were: for export-wagons 2 937 number, in tones 23 504 t; for import wagons 3 094 number -in tones-106 141t. A new vessel Bulgarian Ro-Ro ship “Varna” (for wagons, trucks and containers) will operate in next month’s in accordance with Bulgarian-Russian governmental agreement for ferry line between Varna and Kavkaz/RU. Cruise Short sea shipping: quickly grows cruise shipping in Black sea. For Bulgaria/only Port of Burgas / - record in 2013 - 58 cruise ships will call at the port this year, on board so far claimed 27 000 passengers. In 2012 calls were 34 with 11 286 passengers; in 2013 calls are 58 with 27000 passengers (plans)-more that 110 %. Bulk/Liquid Short sea shipping: stable growth rates: for liquid cargoes- from 10 431 500 tones in 2011to11 470 307 tonnes in 2012; for grain cargoes situation is the same-growth (export only). Agricultural goods (main grain) in 2011 are 3 746 094 tones; in 2012-3 785 341 tones. Only for first 7 monthof 2013 more that 3 000 000 tonnes exported for European and Mediterranean countries. SPC Bulgaria activities In period 2012-2013 Shortsea Promotion Centre Bulgaria concentrates its activities in three main directions: (1) Participation in the European(Marco Polo Prog) Short Sea shipping project “ESN –The way forward”. (2) Establishment of National Sinle Window for export/import and transport business(including sea and river ports). Meetings were held with the main Ministries-of Finance, Economic, Transport and Agriculture and with Minister of E Government too. At a special meeting with Bulgarian Vice Prime Minister- Mrs.Daniela Bobeva, the Project will be presented for finansing. (3) Support Bulgarian shipping operators and companies to achieve IMO and EU emmisions control standards re CO2,SOx,NOx,PM,etc... Special workshop was held in Varna August 2013 re ECA Impact on shipping. Was established ECA BG Experts Club for exchange of information,solutions and support measures-incl.finansing ECA retrofit solutions.
SHORTSEA PROMOTION CENTRE - CROATIA
Key activities • Promotion of SSS and intermodality: organization of SSS and intermodal conference, info
days, publication of promotion materials, keeping an up-to-date website where interested parties may find data about intermodality and shortsea shipping, publishing articles on SSS and intermodality
• Introducing ICT in SSS and intermodal transport system • R&D projects: generation of numerous R&D projects, holding consultations and providing
active support to members.
Special activities • Participation in EU funded projects
• Dissemination of information to Croatian stakeholders
• Providing networking opportunities to the stakeholders
Contact • Dražen Žgaljić ‐ Tanja Vujnović, Tel: 00385 51 344 252, [email protected]
Shortsea Promotion Centre Cyprus: Report 2013
• The Cyprus Shortsea Promotion Centre was established in May 2006 by the Cyprus Ports Authority together with the Cyprus Shipping Agents Association and the Association of Forwarders and Bonded Warehouses. Since May 2012 the administration of the CSPC has been undertaken by the «Maritime Institute of Eastern Mediterranean», a non‐profit organization aiming to promote Research, Technology, Innovation and Training in the field of Maritime Affairs.
• Act as the focal point for the promotion and improvement of shortsea shipping connections in Cyprus in order to enhance the contribution of the maritime sector to the local economy and Cyprus’ cohesion with Europe and its neighbors, in line with “Blue Paper” of the European Union for an “Integrated Maritime Policy” and the “Limassol Declaration” on a Marine and Maritime Agenda for growth and jobs.
• CSPC works on creating awareness among relevant stakeholders, collect and disseminate information, Organise seminars, workshops and study visits for its members, promote policies, formulate and participate in research programs and establish the necessary mechanisms to overcome barriers and boost the development of the Shortsea Shipping sector, and to transform Cyprus into a regional hub for shortsea links.
• Dedicated statistics for SSS are not maintained by Cyprus Port Authority, but statistics for different types of services are available (Please see below).
o Cargo Traffic
During 2012, Cypriot ports were visited by 4.143 vessels of a total net tonnage of 20.109.000 NRT. Of these calls 2.789 vessels were cargo ships, 247 vessels were passenger ships and the remaining 1107 vessels, were “other vessels” like military ships, fishing boats and yachts. The main categories of cargo ships, to the total ships which called at Cypriot ports in 2012, include container ships (22%), tankers (19%), conventional (12%) and ro‐ro ships (6%).
o Passenger Traffic
In 2012, total arrivals and departures of passengers at Cypriot ports reached, 248.356 as compared to 303.558 in 2011, recording a decrease of about 18%.
o Oil Terminals
During 2012, the handling of petroleum products through the country’s oil terminals reached 1.943.489 metric tons, noted an increase of 10.3%. The oil terminal of Larnaca had a decrease in the imports of petroleum products of about 4.6%, falling to 1.046.574 metric tons. The oil terminal of Moni had a decrease in the imports of about 5.4%, reaching 96.256 metric tons, while at Dekeleia imports increased by about 42% reaching 800.659 metric tons.
SPC Finland Highligts in 2013
Shipping Company Barometer 2013 will be published on 21 November 2013
Advice and information on TEN‐T for applicants, in co‐operation with the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Transport and the Environment 2013 – up‐to‐date information
ESN, the Way Forward, in particular developments on SECA
negotiation on future financing as of 2014
Impacts of sulphur regulation In the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel SECA area, Finland is affected most by IMO’s stricter regulations on sulphur content in fuel. Maritime transport has a key role in Finland’s import and export as over 80 % of trade is transported by sea. Maritime transport is nearly always used in west‐bound transport. Finland’s industry is fully dependent on efficiently operating maritime transport in all shipping segments. Liner shipping services require a high frequency even in winter, supported by ice‐breaking assistance. Thus impact of IMO’s decision is discussed extensively in Finland, and shippers, ship owners, ports and other parties keep that on the agenda. There are different scenarios on transport costs, which base on the expected prices for fuel in 2015. All studies compiled in Finland and in other SECA area countries result that there will be a drastic increase of transport costs. It is also expected that price increase of fuel and freight costs will be transferred directly into the prices of products and raw materials. The Finnish industry is concerned on the possibility that production may be transferred to lower cost countries. Due to Finland’s geographical situation, there cannot be a complete modal shift from sea to road or rail. However, the sea leg may shorten and the routings may change in the future. Longer sea routes on the Baltic Sea will suffer most on the sulphur directive. It is expected that vessel traffic between Finland and Germany will diminish, and it will be replaced by road transport via Sweden and on the Via Baltica. Concerning year 2015 which is near, there may be capacity limits in Sweden and the infrastructure of Via Baltica is still insufficient. National policies and new solutions Different kinds of methods and tools for adaptation have been proposed in Finland. A working group coordinated by the Ministry of Employment considered a range of alternative measures and their impacts. Alternative tools include
support to new innovations and environmental investments
promotion of the use of LNG and biofuels
increasing the maximum permissible weights and dimensions masses of the road transport vehicles
renewal of fairway due system in Finland
The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications granted support under the Finnish aid scheme for vessels that aim at environmental protection, first in 2010 for two vessels: Viking Line’s new passenger ferry which uses LNG as its fuel, and the new Gaiamare freight vessel which uses liquid bio oil. In 2013, the
scope of Government Decree on investment aid was extended so that it may also be granted to vessels which are already in use. With this amendment, aid could be targeted also at retrofitting vessels with emission abatement technologies, in particular sulphur scrubbers. Support was granted for six ship owners for investments in total in 22 vessels.
Maritime Transport Statistics 2012. International maritime freight transports were in 2012 in total 93.2 million tons, which was about 5.5% less than in 2011. The economic downturn is reflected most remarkably in import and transit transport.
exports 44.5 million tons imports 48.7 million tons transit transport to/from Russia 7.1 million tons.
o amount of import transit 1.9 million tons o export transit 5.2 million tons.
Compared with previous year, January 2013 – July 2013, exports in maritime transport increased by 3.3 %. Import decreased by 0.7 %.
Source: Finnish Transport Agency
Source: Finnish Transport Agency
Shortsea Promotion Centre France SPC France has been very active in promoting the “ultimate” Intermodal Loading Unit, the eurocontainer 33 pallets (i.e. the 45’ pallet wide container). We have participated in the steering committee of a research project regarding this type of container; we have also worked with the French Standardisation organization (AFNOR). On more operational terms, we have organized a standardization workshop and a “lunch‐debate” for concrete proposals on 45’ pw containers. Incidentally, French Ministry of Transport also launched a study on this ILU during the year.
Since 2012, SPC France is in charge of the working group at national level on “the use of LNG as a fuel for shipping”. We have created a newsletter focusing only on this topic (20 issues by now) and organized, along with the French ministerial coordinator for LNG a series of large meetings. Several working groups on regulation have been organised in partnership with French ministry in charge of transport. We also helped the French coordinator to manage with the three different pilot projects currently under scouting in France.
For the whole 2013 year, SPC France has been the coordinator of the joint ESN project that focuses on market observation, environmental topics and promotion of shortsea shipping.
In the years to come, SPC France will focus on three main topics that are of utmost importance for shortsea at French and European levels.
• Eurocontainer
SPC France will continue to support and act for the promotion of this intermodal loading unit in France. There is still a clear need of better knowledge and understanding regarding the shortsea and intermodal potential and flexibility of this type of container (i.e. 45’pw).
• LNG as a fuel
Using liquefied natural gas to comply with the new European sulphur Directive is still on top of the agenda of SPC France until 1st of January 2015 and we will continue to disseminate information, organize meetings and stimulate concrete work to achieve the setting up of an industry network.
• Ecobonus
This transport demand based incentive is still very much considered at French level (and even at regional level in several parts of France) and we, as SPC France, are constantly assisting and pushing for this type of initiative on regional, national and European basis. We are currently studying the creation of a specialised working group on this precise topic.
SHORTSEA PROMOTION CENTRE - GREECE
Key activities • News and Articles: On Greek short sea shipping
• Information circulars
• Events: Mainly national events in Greece
• Schedules: Regular lines and bulk services
• Port services: Information and guidance
Special activities • SECA: Guidance to ship owners for retrofitting existing ships with scrubber and LNG
technology. Impact assessment on the Greek owned short sea fleet.
• Organization of SSS Conference: June 2014, Athens.
• Promotion of Balkan fluvial link: Axios‐Morava‐Danube (operational before 2020)
• Greek ports study: Market transparency and development prospects
Contact • George Vozikis, Tel: 0030 210 4525 567 , [email protected]
IMDO – Ireland
The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO – Ireland) is an office funded by the Irish Government. Its prime functions are to advise Government on the development and co‐ordination of policy in the shipping and shipping services sector, and also to promote and assist the development of Irish shipping services. The Office also assumes the role of Shortsea Promotion Centre, insofar as this activity coincides with the prime remit from Government. Due to market size, there are virtually no regular deep‐sea services to Ireland. Therefore short sea shipping, including feeder services, assumes a dominant role. The Office produces the Irish Maritime Transport Economist annually, and 2013 saw the tenth edition appear. This is a major annual publication for the industry, and it gives an overview of economic and shipping trends, both from an Irish perspective and worldwide. It also monitors throughput in the Irish Ports in all categories (bulk in its various formats, Ro‐ro and Lo‐lo) on an all‐island basis, i.e. both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. During the year, a quarterly bulletin is issued, analysing latest developments, and including a rolling prognosis for future developments in the industry and wider economy. A website is also maintained (www.imdo.ie) which keeps industry abreast of current trends and developments in the marketplace. In addition, the Office has created the iShip index. This is a quarterly weighted indicator which gauges the health of the Irish maritime industry and the wider economy. The index is comprised of five separate indices, representing the main maritime traffic categories moving through ports in the State: Lo‐Lo, Ro‐Ro, Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk & Break Bulk. Currently this index shows the highest Quarter 2 posting since 2008 (880 vs. 1000), indicating an improvement in the Irish economy. The Office also follows EU funding programmes, and advises industry, both ports and shipping companies, on relevant support mechanisms from Brussels. Currently one port is due to receive EU funding, and two others are preparing for the 2014 call for proposals. In addition, impending EU legislative changes and their possible impact on the wider shipping industry are covered. The Office also advises shipping operators, who are examining potential new services to and from Ireland. This includes information on current services, potential market segments and relevant customer contacts. The Office also concluded a study on air‐freight and advised government on its findings. While shipping accounts for about 99% of the islands trade by volume, air‐freight accounts for one quarter to one third by value, much of it made up of high value healthcare exports. Paradoxically, much of this export traffic starts its journey from Ireland by short sea shipping (Ro‐ro) to a major European air hub for the major portion of its journey.
Shortsea Promotion Centre Malta
• Back Office Support: The MSPC adopted a back office support with the aim to create more awareness of the Centre, more integration with ESN as active members and to consolidate the Centre into a more credible and effective forum with relevance to the local transport industry.
• Tasks: The Centre targeted short to medium to long term objectives. These objectives include the issuing of a monthly electronic newsletter with relevant material to the industry and aimed at marketing directly or indirectly the Promotion Centre. The website is continuously updated by revising news, relevant press release, updates on services and schedules, and statistics. This will ensure that stakeholders are being updated and well informed on local and EU policies in terms of shortsea shipping. Aim at attracting new members. Press releases, interviews and MSPC advertising were featured on local newspapers with the aim to provide extensive features and works of the Centre. The long term objective is for the MSPC to have a day-to-day activity in terms of providing information to members and opportunities to all the players within the industry, together with an established system of approaching potential members and generating their interest.
In February this year the Centre was registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. The new status as an NGO provides the Centre with more opportunities to avail from EU funding.
• Meetings: The MSPC Board regularly meets at least once every month to ensure continuity
on current policies and measures that need follow up resulting as an outcome from meetings. The Centre actively participates in meetings organized by the EU commission and the European Shortsea Network.
• Business Plan: The Centre embarked on a Business Plan that is focused to create more awareness of the Centre amongst stakeholders and consequently attracting more members towards the Centre.
Shortsea Promotion Centre Norway:
Key activities Our English language web page on www.shiptonorway.no
• News service: English news on transport to and from Norway
• Short sea statistics: Trends and market share of short sea shipping in Norway
• Events: Mainly regional and national events in Norway
• ShortseaTV: TV channel for short sea shipping.
• Schedules: Port‐port and door‐door to/from/within Norway with full contact details
• CO2 Calculator: Emission calculation bases on actual lines and ships and compared with trucking on door‐door transport.
• Snapshots: Funny images related to shortsea shipping
Special activities • Eco Bonus: We cooperate with Norwegian government to create incentives for increased use
of shortsea shipping. The government has allocated € 40 million per year for this purpose in their 10 year national transport plan. Read more in our eco bonus news section.
• Coastal transport: Prominent research project named GodsFergen (=CargoFerry). Objective is to move 30 % of coast transport to sea. Suggested solution is 300 TEU two‐crane container ships carrying 45 ft containers and calling on unmanned, always‐open coastal terminals. Direct loading to trucks from ships. Sea‐sea transfer to short sea shipping.
• SECA: Working closely with the industry organizations and the government to minimize the effects of the Sulphur Directive. English news service and info bank on this issue jointly with SPC Finland.
• Cargo flows: Research project jointly with Norwegian government to identify cargo flows that can be moved to sea.
• Shortsea App: App helping shippers and forwarders find alternative transport solution and compare schedules, prices and emissions.
Contact • Hans Kristian Haram at [email protected] or telephone +47 9056 2994.
Avenida 5 de Outubro, 148–3º.–Sala G 2900 – 309 Setúbal - PORTUGAL Rua do Alecrim, 19 1200 – 014 Lisboa - PORTUGAL
The Portuguese Short Sea Promotion Centre was established in the end of 2001 under the umbrella of the Secretary of State of Transports. It has several members such as the major Portuguese ports (8), Terminal operators (2), National Railway Company, Shipping Agents Association, Maritime Industries Association, Consultants (2), the Shipowners Association and one University Department.
• Students: It is the intention of the SPC Portugal to have again high school students participating in the following courses within the 2e3s project:
1. 4 days trip by vessel from
Barcelona/Civitavecchia/Barcelona (November 2013)
2. 3 days rail in Portugal (Lisbon/Sines/Setúbal/Aveiro)
• Seminar: As already did in previous years the Portuguese Shortsea Promotion Centre will be responsible for the morning session of a Maritime Transport Seminar with an estimated attendance of about 200 delegates belonging to the main target groups for the promotion of the SSS. The intention is to have the involvement of 2 SSS lines and customers sharing with the audience the services provided and also enhancing their perception of the advantages in using SSS.
• Dissemination of information: Participation in the Fonasba annual
meeting in Lima (Peru) and again highlighting the best practices and promotion actions of all ESN members.
Tel. + 351 265.234.444 Fax + 351 265.234.440 Tel. + 351.213.420.988 Fax + 351.213.421.895
Calle Cronos, 63, 3ª Planta, Oficina, 6, 28037 – Madrid ‐ ESPAÑA. Tel.: +34 91 304 13 59 Fax: +34 91 327 411 99. CIF.: G83245142 [email protected] www.shortsea.es
SHORTSEA PROMOTION CENTRE
Report 2013 Statistics in brief According to the EU definition of Short Sea Shipping, in 2012 the Spanish Short Sea Shipping reached 204.7 million tons, of which 167.9 million ton corresponded to international cargo, with the next distribution by type of cargo:
Spanish Short Sea Shipping cargo by type of cargo. 2012
In 2012, the international ro‐ro cargo Short Sea Shipping (without new cars) reached in Spain 13.85 millions of tonnes: out of this total, 10.9 millions have been loaded/unloaded on the Mediterranean Seaboard. In the Mediterranean seaboard, Ro‐Ro Short Sea Shipping traffic growth was 10% from 2011 to 2012.
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4.000
6.000
8.000
10.000
12.000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012
Fachada Atlántica Fachada Mediterránea
2.273
3.162
3.160
2.972
9.342
9.224
9.894
10.876
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DESEMBARQUE
Fuente: Puertos del EstadoElaboración: SPC ‐ Spain * No incluye el tráfico de “vehículos en reg. mercancía”
30,8%
16,4%LOADEDUNLOADED
Atlantic Seaboard Mediterranean Seaboard
Source: Puertos del EstadoEllaboration: SPC‐Spain * New cars as cargo not included
Spanish Short Sea Shipping RO‐RO* cargo by seaboard. Evolution 2009‐2011 in thousand tones
Calle Cronos, 63, 3ª Planta, Oficina, 6, 28037 – Madrid ‐ ESPAÑA. Tel.: +34 91 304 13 59 Fax: +34 91 327 411 99. CIF.: G83245142 [email protected] www.shortsea.es
Spanish Short Sea Shipping RO‐RO* cargo by seaboard. Evolution 2009‐2011 in thousand tonnes
The evolution of freight volumes transported in the period 2009 to 2012 by country shows that, in the Mediterranean seaboard, the most important countries, Italy and Morocco, grew in the Ro‐Ro volumes of freight transported (8% and 28% respectively). Tunisia also raised a significant increase (82%).
Spanish Short Sea Shipping RO‐RO* volumes according to the countries in Mediterranean seaboard.
Evolution 2009‐2011 in thousands of tonnes
Activities in period 2012‐2013 Shortsea Promotion Centre Spain:
Calle Cronos, 63, 3ª Planta, Oficina, 6, 28037 – Madrid ‐ ESPAÑA. Tel.: +34 91 304 13 59 Fax: +34 91 327 411 99. CIF.: G83245142 [email protected] www.shortsea.es
• Training Activities: In order to promote maritime – land intermodality, Spanish Gen‐eral Directorate of Land Transport granted funds to the SPC Spain to develop four training programs in 2013 focusing on shippers, logistic operators and hauliers.
• R&D Projects: Development of European projects as part of consortiums or as stake‐holder.
• Cooperation with Public Administrations: participation of SPC Spain in the Logistic Fo‐rum of Ministry of Development, and in the Port Services Observatory of Puertos del Estado, cooperation with the Directorate General of Customs in the “Blue Belt Pack‐age”, etc.
• Knowledge & monitoring of the Short Sea Shipping activity: During 2013, the third edition of Spanish Shortsea Statistical Observatory was published by SPC Spain. The aim of this publication is to show the evolution and trends of the activity of Short Sea Shipping in Spain, both from the point of view of supply and demand, and as com‐pared to road freight transport, tracking and monitoring of its main indicators. In 2012, two issues of the Statistical Observatory have been published. The first one contained an evolution outlook from 2009 to 2011; and second one showed the corre‐sponding data by June 2012. The fourth issue about data by June 2013 is planned.
• Establishment of two new lines of action: In order to support the recent European normative, two lines of action were created under the umbrella of Administrative Pro‐ceeding’s Working Group of SPC‐Spain. One of them is about Pilotage Exemption Cer‐tificates in the European Union and the common policy; and the other is about sulphur content in marine fuels and the policies about emission control in ECA zones.
• Transport Chain Simulator: Maintenance and updating tasks.
• Participation in the project “ESN, the way forward” SPC Spain is participating actively in “Market Observation” and “Promotion” work packages.
• Organization of “II Annual Conference of SPC Spain” in Gijón on 7th November