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ECASBA PLENARY MEETING “EUROPEAN MARITIME DEVELOPMENTS UPDATE” JONATHAN C. WILLIAMS FICS, GENERAL MANAGER and DIEGO TEURELINCX, ECASBA BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE Main Developments •Communications on: –Logistics (including CEMSWB and Motorways of the Sea) –Maritime Policy –NAIADES Project –Port Policy •Reorganisation of DG-TREN •Customs Security - 100% scanning, 10+2 Logistics Policy • Communication & Action Plan • CEMSWB • MofS Communication & Action Plan • • • • • • • E-Freight & Intelligent Transport Systems Sustainable Quality & Efficiency Simplification of Transport Chains European Multimodal Liability Regime Vehicle Dimensions & Loading Weights Green Transport Corridors for Freight Urban Freight Transport Logistics CEMSWB • Objective: To allow intra-European maritime transport the same freedom from administrative compliance as road and rail • The Issues: – Resistance from certain national administrations – Lack of harmonisation on documentary requirements – Inability of the Commission to force change Motorways of the Sea • WHAT ARE THEY ???!!! • Why is it a separate issue from short sea shipping ? • What will it achieve that SSS cannot ? • Diversion of resources from SSS Logistics Policy Bottlenecks exercise running ‘Battle plan’ on actions will soon start; but Head of Unit changed recently MoS: Communication on state aid guidelines for MoS end 2008. Green Paper on the revision of TEN-T (priority projects) Preparatory works e-maritime, e-freight and gigaliners Logistics Policy MARCO POLO-II improvement consultation TEN-T Call MAP and AP (formerly MIP & non-MIP) End of 2008 the Commission will publish a Green Paper on the establishment of logistic corridors with a specific emphasis on hinterland connections to ports. The related change of the TEN-T Guidelines is foreseen for the next Commission as of 2010 (delayed) The ESPO Conference of 2009 would deal with the subject as well. Maritime Policy • • • • Wide ranging and ambitious project ECASBA involvement since the beginning Action Plan later this year (November ?) No formal ECASBA position until Action Plan priorities identified Maritime Policy - 1 Maritime Transport Strategy Paper (Blue Vision on the Maritime Sector) Replaces Kinnock Paper Will include Maritime Space Regulation Publication November 2008 (delayed) Consultant basic study (around Fairplay and LL Reg.) http://ec.europa.eu/transport/maritime/studies/index_en .htm Secretariat assistance of ECSA/FEPORT/ESPO Group of Senior Experts Maritime Policy - 2 Ambitions Maritime Strategy Assist EU shipping sector, experiencing 3rd country competition for maritime centres Alleviate EU infrastructure faces congestion Assist in meeting environmental and security challenges with clear and fair environmental goals Support short sea shipping, which continues to be burdened by distortive administrative conditions Alleviate regional legislative pressure and protectionism arising Support Quality shipping adhered to in EU, but under heavy competition from non compliant operators Maritime Policy - 3 Challenges 2008-2018 Market growth in an environment of global competition Avoiding regionalism and protectionism Attracting sufficient maritime competence: Know how rather than headcount No manning restrictions Control with educational institutions Quality shipping, climate change – and pursuit of higher global standards Quality synonimous to environmental protection In part through industry self-regulation Focus on implementation and enforcement rather than developing new regulations Maritime Policy - 4 Challenges 2008-2018 – contd. Ensuring uniform implementation and enforcement Enhance ratification by maritime nations Ensure more uniform enforcement of rules No excessive criminalisation of seafarers Technical assistance to developing countries Cooperation at IMO A smooth supply chain Expansion of handling capacity Development of inland connections Better attunement to demand of pilotage, mooring and towage Development of SSS: reduction of outdated and penalising procedures Maritime Policy - 5 Recommendations Strategy 2008-2018 Maintain EU State Aid Guidelines Avoid flag or labour protectionist measures Monitor consequences of non-uniform maritime competition rules Develop more bilateral trade agreements with 3rd countries Possible WTO agreement? Rules should be developed in IMO and based on a proven need Rules should be goal based and allow for technical competitive advantage EU MS should cooperate Further develop E-shipping Maritime Policy - 6 Recommendations Strategy 2008-2018 – contd. Develop IMO rules that address climate change Initiate a Quality Shipping Campaign Apply and develop consistent and uniform enforcement of EU rules EMSA may take an increasingly active role in PSC Support consumer differentiation towards green transport Avoid nationality requirements for seafarers Develop information campaigns to attract youngsters Develop attractive university programs and educational institutions Develop training shemes for ratings to convert to officers Maritime Policy - 7 Recommendations Strategy 2008-2018 – contd. – Defend shipmasters and officers from detention and potentially draconian fines and jail sentences – Consider ILO maritime labour convention and rules on seafarer’s identity documents – Follow up EU port policy with an aim to clarify state aid and environmental rules – Maintain a secure and predictable investment climate, preserving negotiation flexibility between port authorities and service providers – Prioritise investment in port and hinterland infrastructures – Alleviate administrative burdens for SSS – Avoid interfering with market developments (KPIs, cargo steering) Maritime Policy - 8 • Restructured DG Fish and Maritime Affairs: DG MARE – Horizontal Directorates: Policy Development and Co-ordination, International Affairs and Markets, Resources. – Regional Directorates: Atlantic, outermost regions and Arctic; Mediterranean and Black Sea; Baltic Sea, North Sea and landlocked countries. – This structure is the implementing organisation for the projected work of the Maritime Taskforce • DG TREN Maritime Policy - 9 Actions Maritime policy – Conclusion of Maritime Strategy development by means of a short consultation – Issuing of Maritime Policy paper in November (3rd week presumably) Communication – This paper will include three components: • Maritime Strategy • Review of EMSA • Common Maritime Space (Regulation) NAIADES Project • Little tangible progress • Bias towards northern European countries, nothing for Hungary or Romania • Little action on fleet renewal or infrastructure development • Access to appropriate funding, Funding Handbook issued • “PLATINA” platform Port Policy • Acknowledgement of efficiency of European port industry • Use of soft law where possible/appropriate, allowing industry to make major decisions • Guidelines on State Aid – possibly ! • Apparent bias towards northern European container ports Port Policy/2 • Port Security – access cards • MarNIS Project Port Policy - overview Communication on Port Policy 18 October 2007 The principles of this document rely on soft law, dialogue and guidelines (see also next slide) Council welcomed the Communication Opinion of the Committee of the Regions adopted Own Initiative Opinion of EP adopted Own Initiative of EESC adopted Port Policy – work plan Emphasis in 2008 Environmental guidelines (delayed – Estuaries Group) State aid guidelines (delayed) Other areas of work Transparency Directive Social dialogue (FEPORT-ETF-IDC and partially ESPO) Operational dialogue (FEPORT and Industry) Key performance indicators (FEPORT and industry) MARNIS ongoing (ECASBA and COMM) Shore reception facilities (ongoing) (ECASBA and COMM) Shore-side electricity (downsized) Port Policy – financing State Aid Guidelines Debate still ongoing on what should be considered state aid in a port environment Guidelines delayed, maybe December Sector consultative conference postponed unscheduled Industry is invited to provide assistance Transparency Directive An extension of the Directive to cover all ports irrespective of their turnover will take time 2009 likely to have a proposal put forward taking into account the new Commission and Parliament Port Policy – concessions Concessions DG Internal Market is considering a General Directive on Concessions Units C2 and C3 involved; debate with MS on principle ongoing Port Policy – charging Internalisation of external costs COMM has released a handbook on state of the art references on the valuation of external costs The maritime sector has reacted negative or prudent. A MIF note has even been issued, although not signed by all (excl. ETF, EFIP and FEPORT). Revision of rules issued through the proposal on the revision of the Eurovignet Directive - COMM initial legislative doc: 7 July 2008 - EP draft report: 2 October 2008 - Council debate: 9 October 2008 - EP TRAN Committee 1st reading: 21 January 2009 - EP Plenary: 10 March 2009 Environment Policy Commissioner Dimas presented EC environmental priorities up to 2009 Loss of biodiversity should be halted Better enforcement of Natura 2000 and implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan (Midterm report expected) Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change (end of 2009) Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package (in Parliament) IMO on SOx and Nox; otherwise EC legislation Customs Policy MCC adopted in second reading by Parliament on February 19th 2008 MCC is not self-executive and dependent on implementing measures Adoption MCCIP expected 2009 AEO entered into force: MS have to wait 70 days for prejudicial info from other MS; COMM started recognition procedure with major trading partners; debate on benefits continues ICS/ECS ongoing: objective mid 2009 Security Policy SAGMAS is the platform between Commission and Industry on security matters Issues debated relate to the port access cards and the integration of the Regulation transposing the ISPS and the Directive on Port Security A debate on minimum security standards is ongoing as well ESRIF established ESRIF is a platform supported by the Commission on enhancing security research with a view to framework funding. First phase of study on access cards finished. A second study is contemplated. http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/security/studies/i ndex_en.htm DG-TREN Reorganisation • Jean Trestour to B4: inland waterways, MOS and Marco Polo; subsequently retired & temporarily replaced by Mr. Jonathan Scheele. Final replacement 2009. • Dimitrios Theologitis from security to G2: maritime transport, port policy and maritime security • Wolfgang Elsner to Security of land transport and dangerous goods • Ben van Houtte to B3 logistics, innovation and comodality will be temporarily replaced by Mr. Roberto Ferravante. 100% Scanning • Major global trade concerns well known and shared by all • ECASBA contribution to TAXUD paper to US authorities • Mutual recognition of AEO and WCO standards or “10 + 2” – better alternatives ? Thank you for listening. Any questions ?