“EUROPEAN MARITIME DEVELOPMENTS UPDATE” JONATHAN C. WILLIAMS FICS , GENERAL MANAGER and

“EUROPEAN MARITIME DEVELOPMENTS UPDATE”

JONATHAN C. WILLIAMS FICS, GENERAL MANAGER

and

DIEGO TEURELINCX, ECASBA BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE

ECASBA PLENARY MEETING

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 PolicyBottlenecks 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 PolicyMARCO POLO-II improvement consultationTEN-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 - 1Maritime Transport Strategy Paper (Blue

Vision on the Maritime Sector)Replaces Kinnock PaperWill include Maritime Space RegulationPublication November 2008 (delayed)Consultant basic study (around Fairplay and LL Reg.) http://ec.europa.eu/transport/maritime/studies/index_en.htmSecretariat assistance of ECSA/FEPORT/ESPOGroup of Senior Experts

Maritime Policy - 2Ambitions Maritime Strategy

Assist EU shipping sector, experiencing 3rd country competition for maritime centresAlleviate EU infrastructure faces congestionAssist in meeting environmental and security challenges with clear and fair environmental goalsSupport short sea shipping, which continues to be burdened by distortive administrative conditionsAlleviate regional legislative pressure and protectionism arisingSupport Quality shipping adhered to in EU, but under heavy competition from non compliant operators

Maritime Policy - 3Challenges 2008-2018

Market growth in an environment of global competitionAvoiding regionalism and protectionismAttracting sufficient maritime competence:

Know how rather than headcountNo manning restrictionsControl with educational institutions

Quality shipping, climate change – and pursuit of higher global standards

Quality synonimous to environmental protectionIn part through industry self-regulationFocus on implementation and enforcement rather than developing new regulations

Maritime Policy - 4Challenges 2008-2018 – contd.

Ensuring uniform implementation and enforcementEnhance ratification by maritime nationsEnsure more uniform enforcement of rulesNo excessive criminalisation of seafarersTechnical assistance to developing countriesCooperation at IMO

A smooth supply chainExpansion of handling capacityDevelopment of inland connectionsBetter attunement to demand of pilotage, mooring and towage

Development of SSS: reduction of outdated and penalising procedures

Maritime Policy - 5Recommendations Strategy 2008-2018

Maintain EU State Aid GuidelinesAvoid flag or labour protectionist measuresMonitor consequences of non-uniform maritime competition rulesDevelop more bilateral trade agreements with 3rd countriesPossible WTO agreement?Rules should be developed in IMO and based on a proven needRules should be goal based and allow for technical competitive advantageEU MS should cooperateFurther develop E-shipping

Maritime Policy - 6Recommendations Strategy 2008-2018 – contd.

Develop IMO rules that address climate changeInitiate a Quality Shipping CampaignApply and develop consistent and uniform enforcement of EU rulesEMSA may take an increasingly active role in PSCSupport consumer differentiation towards green transportAvoid nationality requirements for seafarersDevelop information campaigns to attract youngstersDevelop attractive university programs and educational institutions Develop training shemes for ratings to convert to officers

Maritime Policy - 7Recommendations 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 - 9Actions 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 - overviewCommunication on Port Policy 18 October

2007The principles of this document rely on soft law, dialogue and guidelines (see also next slide)

Council welcomed the CommunicationOpinion of the Committee of the Regions

adoptedOwn Initiative Opinion of EP adoptedOwn Initiative of EESC adopted

Port Policy – work planEmphasis in 2008

Environmental guidelines (delayed – Estuaries Group)State aid guidelines (delayed)

Other areas of workTransparency DirectiveSocial 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 GuidelinesDebate still ongoing on what should be considered state aid in a port environmentGuidelines delayed, maybe DecemberSector consultative conference postponed unscheduledIndustry is invited to provide assistance

Transparency DirectiveAn extension of the Directive to cover all ports irrespective of their turnover will take time2009 likely to have a proposal put forward taking into account the new Commission and Parliament

Port Policy – concessionsConcessions

DG Internal Market is considering a General Directive on ConcessionsUnits C2 and C3 involved; debate with MS on principle ongoing

Port Policy – chargingInternalisation of external costs

COMM has released a handbook on state of the art references on the valuation of external costsThe 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 PolicyCommissioner Dimas presented EC

environmental priorities up to 2009Loss of biodiversity should be haltedBetter enforcement of Natura 2000 and

implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan (Mid-term 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 PolicyMCC adopted in second reading by Parliament on

February 19th 2008MCC is not self-executive and dependent on implementing measuresAdoption 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 PolicySAGMAS is the platform between Commission and

Industry on security mattersIssues debated relate to the port access cards and the integration of the Regulation transposing the ISPS and the Directive on Port SecurityA debate on minimum security standards is ongoing as well

ESRIF establishedESRIF 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/index_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 co-modality 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 ?