Workshop 3 – Sustainable development Maritime accessibility Klaus Spiekermann TRACC project ESPON Open Seminar 2014 “Opportunities and threats for territorial cohesion: Blue Growth and Urban Poverty”

Questions to be addressed by presenters and in discussion: 1.What are main territorial trends or observations (from your project) in relation to sustainable development of the blue economy? -> Access to sources of blue growth -> Access to destination of blue growth  Regional differences Trends and observations from TRACC 2

GVA in water transport (NACE H50) Percent of total GVA

Employment in water transport (NACE H50) Percent of total employment

Global freight connectivity, Shipping Intercontinental container throughput of European seaports reachable within 72 h shipping transport time (Ths. TEU )

Global freight connectivity, Road Intercontinental container throughput of European seaports reachable within 36 h truck travel time (Ths. TEU )

Global freight potential, Road To Intercontinental container throughput of European seaports Index ESPON = 100

Global freight potential, Rail To Intercontinental container throughput of European seaports Index ESPON = 100

Global freight potential, Shipping To Intercontinental container throughput of European seaports Index ESPON = 100

Questions to be addressed by presenters and in discussion: 2.What opportunities and challenges exist for Europe and its regions (according to your project findings) for increasing competitiveness through sustainable growth of the blue economy? -Globalisation and change of trade relationships -Hinterland connections and intermodal terminals  Very different starting positions of regions in Europe Opportunities and challenges from TRACC 10

Access to global freight hubs New York Sea maritime generalised costs Euro / ton

Access to global freight hubs Shanghai Sea maritime generalised costs Euro / ton

European accessibillity potential Rail non-unitised Index: ESPON=100

European accessibillity potential Rail unitised Index: ESPON=100

Questions to be addressed by presenters and in discussion: 3.Which additional evidence is needed for policy makers to better cater for sustainable growth in the context of the blue economy?  Mhh … Additional evidence 15