Transcript 2013 07 12 CdR port Commission

Rémi Mayet
European Commission
DG MOVE
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The Communication: main actions
• Integrate ports in the TEN-T corridor and
use CEF for developing ports and
hinterland connections
• Simplify customs formalities for intra-EU
shipping ("Blue Belt")
• Promote an EU social dialogue between
port employees and employers
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The proposed Regulation
• Objectives:
 Modernize port services
 Attract investments
 Legal certainty
 Level playing field
• Key measures:
 Clearer and easier access to the market
 Financial transparency and autonomy of ports
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Scope
• All 319 TEN-T ports
• Core
• Comprehensive
• 8 port services covered
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Bunkering
Cargo handling
Dredging
Mooring
Passenger services
Port reception facilities
Pilotage
Towage
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Market Access
• Freedom to provide service
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Four possibilities to restrict it:
1. Minimum requirements
2. Limitation of the number of providers
3. Public service obligations
4. Internal operator
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… important changes from the 2001 and
2004 port packages
 Cargo Handling and passenger services not
covered
 Self-handling left to subsidiarity
 Port labour regimes not addressed
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Financial transparency and
autonomy
1. Transparency requirements for ports which
receive public funds
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Autonomy of port managing bodies to set
port infrastructure charges
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Obligation to inform users about tariffs
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The new EU Port Policy in short
• Large benefits: 10 billions until 2030,
attract investments, generate new traffic,
reduce hinterland congestion, create jobs
• A comprehensive set of actions from TEN-T
to the Social Dialogue
• A legislative proposal focused more on
transparency and less on liberalization
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Thank you for your attention !
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