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Updates on ECASBA Activity: Port Policy, Maritime Policy, Customs Developments, Short Sea Shipping, Logistics

This article provides updates on ECASBA's activity in various policy areas such as port policy, maritime policy, customs developments, short sea shipping, and logistics. It discusses important points raised by ECASBA and highlights the need for sound principles, infrastructure development, and adequate support for smaller ports. The article also includes trade statistics between the EU and LAC countries.

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Updates on ECASBA Activity: Port Policy, Maritime Policy, Customs Developments, Short Sea Shipping, Logistics

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  1. 2007 FONASBA ANNUAL MEETING ECASBA PLENARY MEETING UPDATE ON ECASBA ACTIVITY 2006/7

  2. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  3. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  4. PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • Six Workshops • ECASBA Naples Presentation Main Points • Role of the Agent • State Aid Guidelines needed NOW ! • Freedom of access to port • MarNIS Project • Port development vital for the community and must be fast tracked • Port planning decisions based on sound principles • Infrastructure development is vital • Commission Communication October 17th 2007

  5. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  6. MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER Discussions with Task Force • ECASBA’s Main Points • CEMS • Economic Development vs. Environmental Protection • Short Sea & River Transport • Aid to Peripheral Regions • No EU Membership of International Organisations • Regulation and Professionalism • Commission Communication October 10th 2007

  7. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  8. CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • On-going and Regular Discussions with DG-TAXUD • ECASBA’s Main Points • 24 Hr. Advance Cargo Notification Rule • AEO • E-customs/Centralised Customs Reporting • Modernised Customs Code • US 100% Scanning Proposals

  9. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  10. SHORT SEA SHIPPING • On the agenda for both Port and Maritime Policy • ECASBA’s Main Points • Must receive tangible support • Value for smaller ports • Financial backing for ESN Members • Requirement for adequate and up to date infrastructure provision • CEMS • Port facilities in cities must be retained

  11. MAIN POLICY AREAS • PORT POLICY CONSULTATION • MARITIME POLICY GREEN PAPER • CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS • SHORT SEA SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

  12. LOGISTICS • “The role of logistics is to make the best possible use of available transport resources, it is not the panacea for solving the problems of the European transport system” • ECASBA’s Main Points • Modal shift cannot be forced • Bottlenecks – internal and bilateral issues must be kept in the public domain • Level playing field for all modes • Open European rail transport system • Commission Communication October 2007

  13. TRADE STATISTICS /1 Summary of major trade statistics, EU25 and LAC* countries 2005 • LAC Countries account for 5.6% of EU external trade 2005 US$ 170 bn • EU Exports 2005 US$ 78.5 bn • EU Imports 2005 US$ 91 bn • Current EU Trade Deficit 2005 US$ 12.4 bn * 33 Latin American & Caribbean countries) Source: Eurostat

  14. TRADE STATISTICS /2 EU Exports to LAC 2005 • Majority export: Manufactured goods US$ 71 bn • Approx. 50% machinery & vehicles – ships, motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and medicine • Main exporters importers: Germany US$ 22.7 bn – 29% Mexico US$ 22.6 bn – 28% Italy US$ 10.8 bn – 14% Brazil US$ 21.5 bn – 27% Spain US$ 10.1 bn – 13% Argentina US$ 5.45 bn – 7% France US$ 9.6 bn – 12% Chile US$ 5.2 bn – 6.6% Source: Eurostat

  15. TRADE STATISTICS /3 LAC 2005Exports to EU • Main exports: crude oil, copper, coffee, soya beans, iron ore and bananas • Approx. 60% primary products – food and drink, crude materials, energy • Main exporters importers: Brazil US$ 31.3 bn – 34% Netherlands* US$ 16 bn – 17% Mexico US$ 12.1 bn – 13% Germany US$ 17 bn – 15% Chile US$ 10.6 bn – 11.6% Spain US$ 13.7 bn – 14% Argentina US$ 8.6 bn – 9.4% UK US$ 8.2bn – 12% * Rotterdam effect Source: Eurostat

  16. TRADE STATISTICS /4 Container Demand ECSA to Europe Source: Containerisation International (used with permission)

  17. THANK YOU

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