Lessons learnt from the Rhine: How IWT promotes economical development and supports sustainability Gernot Pauli Chief engineer Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine www.ccr-zkr.org 17.03.09
Rhine navigation: the great success story of inland water transport (IWT) 17.03.09
Content of Presentation Specific examples of economic development promoted by IWT Environmental advantage of IWT Lessons learned 17.03.09
BASF, world leader chemicals, Ludwigshafen BASF’s largest plant Founded 1850 on upper Rhine Direct Employment for 35.000 people 45% of total cargo turnover by IWT 3 mill tons dangerous goods per year 10 vessels per day IWT safe, reliable, economical supply 17.03.09
ThyssenKrupp Steel, Duisburg ThyssenKrupp’s largest steel works Founded late 19th century on lower Rhine Centre of German steel production Just in time supply (ore, coal) by IWT 60.000 tonnes per day 10 push boats, 100 push barges IWT efficient high volume transport 17.03.09
Environmental Advantage of Inland Water Transport 17.03.09
Lessons learnt Use appropriate technology Clean engines for clean air Large vessels for less emissions (per tkm) Double hull vessels for dangerous goods Develop comprehensive regulations CCNR dangerous goods rules since 1838 CCNR technical requirements since 1904 CCNR exhaust regulations since 2000 17.03.09
More lessons learnt Embrace the environment Integrate environmental protection into all IWT (safety) regulations Support implementation of environmental legislation, e.g. on water protection Work closely with your stakeholders CCNR 1st stakeholder meeting 1848 Today formal coop with 20 NGOs & IGOs 17.03.09
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