Enabling multi-modality and efficient freight logistics Exchange of views with TEN-T Coordinators Karla Peijs and Brian Simpson

Recommendations Issues Paper In identifying investment needs for multi-modal transport and freight logistics along corridors, the demand side should be given more attention Investments along core network corridors and into nodal points should be better focused and aligned from a cross-border perspective In prioritising investments into multi-modal terminals and logistics platforms, both their cross-border relevance and their integration into regional/local plans and governance structures should be given due attention The seamless flow of information is as vital as smooth physical infrastructure connections in order enable efficient freight logistic chains; digitalisation is therefore a key topic for sustainable freight transport services abreast with future challenges

“A well maintained and integrated European transport infrastructure is a prerequisite for efficient logistics.”

Rehabilitation & Maintenance Master Plan (Nov. 2014) EU Strategy for the Danube Region Priority Area 1a – To improve mobility and multimodality: Inland waterways Rehabilitation & Maintenance Master Plan (Nov. 2014) Text

Political endorsement on Master Plan (Dec. 2014) EU Strategy for the Danube Region Priority Area 1a – To improve mobility and multimodality: Inland waterways Political endorsement on Master Plan (Dec. 2014)

First implementation step of the Master Plan IWW of the Rhine-Danube Corridor FAIRway Danube

Ongoing progress monitoring: National Action Plans Ministerial Meeting (June 2016)

Pilot implementation of Master Plan 5 surveying vessels 37 gauging stations 4 marking vessels Harmonised pilot operations in order to gain experience for full implementation of the Master Plan

“A critical factor for future actions enabling and promoting multimodal and efficient freight transport logistics will be the mobilisation, co-operation and co-ordination of relevant stakeholders.”

Strong coordination with Structural Funds: New surveying vessel for Bulgaria

ˮAccess to data, data sharing and smart and collaborative logistics are important enablers for the integration of modes, enhanced supply chain management and better use of resources and infrastructures.”

RIS Corridor Management Execution Vision: Establish stable frameworks for sustainable operation of RIS enabled Corridor Management within Inland navigation 15 Partners 13 Countries 2016-2020 Strong cooperation with inland navigation Stakeholders Definition and implementation of Corridor Services Transfer of Corridor Services into sustainable operation

Better plannability and reliability of inland waterway transports Expected impacts: Better plannability and reliability of inland waterway transports Reduction of waiting and travel times Reduction of administrative barriers and reporting burdens Increased utilisation of available capacities  Increased efficiency of inland waterway transports Kick-Off Meeting, Berlin in January 2017

"Multimodal logistics requires focused investments into physical and appropriate digital infrastructures"

High Performance Green Port Giurgiu Stage II Construction 2014-RO-TMC-0313-W

Expected results of the project Increased capacity of the Giurgiu port from 60,000 tons / year (2013) to 300,000 tons / year to be reached in a 10-year-intervall Diversification of cargo flows in the port by introducing new types of cargo especially high-quality steel products Increased quality of the logistics services provided due to the building of a state of technology and eco-friendly all-weather terminal Improved safety and more fluent traffic within the port due to the rehabilitation of obsolete infrastructure: Modernization of the quay infrastructure Upgrade of access and connecting roads Construction of new railway connection Capital dredging within the port basin

Construction works – Overview of Actions

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