© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 1 ITS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY Session ES02 Co-Modality Geneva, 4 June 2008

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© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 3 Evolution of IRU Membership Created Founder States: Created Founder States: BelgiumDenmarkFranceNetherlands NorwaySwedenUKSwitzerland Members 73 Countries

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 4 IRU’s 3 “i”s for Sustainable Development 1. i nnovation – to develop ever more effective “at- source” technical measures & operating practices to reduce environmental impact. 2. i ncentives – to encourage faster introduction by transport operators of best available technology and practices. 3. i nfrastructure – without free-flowing traffic, the above measures are useless. Adequate investment in new infrastructure to remove bottlenecks and missing links, plus fullest use of existing infrastructure, are essential. 1. i nnovation – to develop ever more effective “at- source” technical measures & operating practices to reduce environmental impact. 2. i ncentives – to encourage faster introduction by transport operators of best available technology and practices. 3. i nfrastructure – without free-flowing traffic, the above measures are useless. Adequate investment in new infrastructure to remove bottlenecks and missing links, plus fullest use of existing infrastructure, are essential.

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 5 Globalisation and the Logistic Chain The combined efforts of 29 companies in 18 countries Source: IRU What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a café? Road transport has become a vital production tool!

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 6 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 6 Road transport tonnage distances in Europe

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 7 Intervention needed to develop Ro-Ro transport

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 8  Reduction in number of trips by 32%  Reduction of fuel consumption by 15%  Reduction of CO 2 emission by 15%  Less road wear and more space European Modular Concept – Supporting Co-Modality Harmonisation and standardisation of various combinations is needed to allow intra- and inter- modal exchangeability.

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 9 Possible Modular Combinations Truck plus dolly plus semitrailer B-double: Tractor + short semitrailer with 5th wheel + semitrailer Truck plus two centre-axle trailers Tractor plus semitrailer plus centre-axle trailer

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 10 IRU Position on co-modality Modular Concept promotes co-modality by offering BETTER TRANSPORT rather than MORE TRANSPORT Modular Concept promotes co-modality by offering BETTER TRANSPORT rather than MORE TRANSPORT

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 11 IRU Position on Tracking and Tracing  Harmonised and interoperable telematic applications can increase the quality, effectiveness and reliability. !! However !!  Applications must be on a volutary basis and it is imperative that the consignor and carrier maintain freedom of choice for the means of transport!  The IRU opposes tracking and tracing on a madatory basis under the control of authorities.  Harmonised and interoperable telematic applications can increase the quality, effectiveness and reliability. !! However !!  Applications must be on a volutary basis and it is imperative that the consignor and carrier maintain freedom of choice for the means of transport!  The IRU opposes tracking and tracing on a madatory basis under the control of authorities.

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008 Page 12 5 th Euro-Asia Conference: Almaty June 2009!

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