1 DaGoB key objectives and experiences Prof. Lauri Ojala DaGoB Seminar, Brussels 13 June

2 The Challenge Over 300 million tons of Dangerous Goods (DG) transported annually in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). A small number of DG specialists in each BSR country, and the administrative capacity is often extremely limited. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

3 Limited number of staff in 2006 at competent authorities: “One per 500,000 tons” All modes EstoniaFinlandGermany + staff in the Länder LatviaLithuaniaSweden Regulation*) Control **) *) No. of persons working with the regulations at the competent authorities as defined in ADR, RID and IMDG-code **) Exact total number difficult to calculate, as some deal with DG as a part-duty Source: DaGoB Report on DG Authorities in the Baltic Sea Region (forthcoming) Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

4 DaGoB Scope & Partners BSR: - Authorities - Industry - Seaports - Academia Modes: - Road - Rail - Maritime - Ports - Intermodal Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

5 Promote correct implementation of DG regulations among stakeholders Find risk points in the DG transport chains by real life cases Provide the first BSR-wide analyses of DG flows and accidents in the region DaGoB Objectives (1) Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

6 DaGoB Objectives (2) Organise joint field exercises to share information & practices –Organised ones: SE, FI, DE, RU... Disseminate good practices on local, national and EU level Enable information exchange between public and private sector stakeholders Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

7 Long term impacts BSR-wide survey of DG flows and accidents Better cross-border contacts between DG authorities Better dialogue between DG authorities and the private sector Research cooperation on DG issues in the BSR. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

8 Work Package layout Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

9 Towards Safer and More Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulatory Framework Transnational, National, Local IT and Physical equipment Safety and Competitiveness ADR, IMDG, RID, ADN, REACH… The Human Factor & Organisation Knowledge Management & Exchange Shippers Logistics Operators Infrastructure and Equipment The DaGoB framework Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

10 Available DaGoB reports 1:2006 Summary of Evaluation of EU Policy on the Transport of Dangerous Goods since :2006 Transport of Dangerous Goods in Finland in :2006 Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Law 4:2006 Maritime Transport and Risks of Packaged Dangerous Goods 5:2006 Risk Management System – Risk Assessment Frameworks and Techniques 1:2007Supply Chain Analysis of Dangerous Goods in the BSR – Multiple Case Study of 14 Supply Chains Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

11 Analysis of 14 DG Supply Chains 14 long-term supply chains analysed in autumn No critical problems detected, but differences and overlap in the regulations of different transport modes exist. Capacity limitations on ro-ro and ro-pax ferries in summer. System-controlled operations, up-to-date equipment, well-trained personnel and an approved quality system a must. Better coordination between safety authorities is needed. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

12 DaGoB in St. Petersburg Bilateral seminars with substantial participation organised: –Logistics in International Transport of DG, Oct , 2006 –Safe and Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods in the Russian EU-Logistics Chain, March 21, 2007 Instructions on heavy goods vehicle traffic for foreign drivers entering Finnish port areas delivered; DaGoRus with TACIS funding will take over the activities Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

13 Selected upcoming reports 1. Dangerous Goods Transport in the Baltic Sea Region: Authorities, Agencies and Regulations 2. Transport of Dangerous Goods in the BSR - A survey of DG flows 3. A survey of DG accidents & incidents in the BSR 4. DaGoB Action Plan – “A Toolkit” Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

14 Towards Safer and More Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods Risk Management Regulatory Framework Competitiveness Safety Supply Chain Mgmt The Human Factor & Organisation Infrastructure & Equipment Private Sector Domain Public Sector Domain IT Management Policy-making DaGoB “Toolkit” Framework Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

15 Thank you! Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007