1. EU Developments 2007
EU Port Policy
October 2007
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2. Communication on Port Policy
Communication gives opinion of Commission
is no legal instrument!
includes also Action Plan
result of a consultation
publication foreseen for October 17th
October 2007
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3. Port Policy-2 Operational
inefficiencies are considered to still exist in ports
but COMM considers subsidiarity is better tool to address these
port hinterland connections should further be supported through TEN
October 2007
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4. Port Policy-3 Environment
TREN: port development may well be of overriding public interest
Guidelines should be issued (2008) to further clarify implementation of environmental rules in the port’s sector
Waste reception: COMM will consult stake-holders on how to improve implementation
Shore side electricity: limit to MoS and ferries
October 2007
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5. Port Policy-4 Modernization
Short Sea Shipping: in the context of he Common Maritime Space (paper) borders for Community Cargo should be abolished
E-maritime: Policy will be developed with a view to implement full electronic maritime data exchange
October 2007
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6. Port Policy-5 Modernization
Research budgets should serve also for equipment modernization
Performance indicators could be interesting
Cooperation/specialization between ports and terminals could be interesting
None of the instruments is compulsory; COMM has no tools to act legally
October 2007
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7. Port Policy-6 Level Playing Field
no intention to harmonize port management models
State aid guidelines by 2008
Expansion of Transparency Directive to all merchant ports
October 2007
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8. Port Policy-7 Concessions Selection procedure
Public authority has the obligation of transparency
Adequately advertised, fair procedure and subject to review
Duration should allow proper depreciation
Upon expiry, renewal subject to selection
Provision to protect legitimate port and community interests acceptable if not infringing Treaty
Rights of workers in case of transfer have to be clarified
October 2007
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9. Port Policy-8 Technical-Nautical Services
Monopolies can only be accepted if if can be demonstrated that safety would not be ensured without monopoly or without open selection procedure
Safety arguments for monopolies in case of mooring are even more questioned than in the case of pilotage
October 2007
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10. Port Policy-9 Labour pools
Pools are different amongst eachother in structure
Pools should however be in line with Treaty rules
The wording is rather ‘diplomatic’. Even if there is a Treaty infringement, COMM actually does not say that it will actively investigate and remedy
October 2007
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11. Port Policy-10 Continuation work RELEX Port Dues
Port dues should become more transparent and linked with demonstrable costs
COMM would like to disseminate best practices and stimulate Green Charging
Third Countries
Continuation work RELEX
City relationship
Port’s Day in maritime week
Co-funding
Study impact security measures
October 2007
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12. Port Policy-11 Social Support for social dialogue
Development of common training requirements for dockworkers
Mutual recognition of qualifications
Monitoring of correct implementation of safety and health rules
Social dialogue should play role in the above
October 2007
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13. Port Policy-12
Dialogue
COMM appreciated the dialogue nature of the consultation and would like to see such structure continued
October 2007
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14. Communication on Logistics Policy
The Action Plan will not be accompanied by any major legislative proposals, at this stage
Stakeholders will further be closely involved in the development of planned actions
Publication forseen October 18th
Bottlenecks exercise already started
October 2007
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15. Logistics Policy-2
The concept of Freight Integrator seems to have disappeared
COMM seeks to develop a framework of minimum qualifications and training requirements
Key performance indicators are investigated, but not leading to binding quality standards
Single window and one-stop administrative shopping should lead to administrative simplification
October 2007
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16. Logistics Policy-3
Further investigation into a single transportation document is announced; no legislation yet
Dependent on UNCITRAL outcome, there will be further investigation of intermodal liability
Possible revision of 96/53 on weights and dimensions of HGVs
Concept of Green Corridor under study – not yet very mature
October 2007
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17. Security Minimum security standards – start of process
European Port Access Identification Card – study midway
Integration port security and ISPS Code
Logistics security on ice
AEO ongoing
100% scanning
October 2007
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