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📣 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 - Club Feroviar Investment Summit in Bucharest. 💡During the Railway Days in Bucharest, UIRR Director-General Ralf-Charley Schultze joined a panel on legislation, regulation, contractual, and financial relations within the rail transport market. He introduced the CT4EU (Combined Transport for Europe) campaign, which highlights the five efficiencies that give Combined Transport a competitive edge over alternative freight transport solutions. He also presented the Combined Transport sector's requests from the recently published 𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗥 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 : https://lnkd.in/dKmhJJX8. ☝ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:  🔺 To improve European freight transport, it is essential to adopt key legislative measures such as the 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the updated 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, and to ensure the full and uncompromised implementation of existing EU laws like the TEN-T Guidelines Regulation, the 𝗲𝗙𝗧𝗜 (Electronic Freight Transport Information) Regulation, and various laws that were adopted to internalise the external costs of transport. 🔺 Establishing a robust crisis management framework for the transport sector and advancing digitalisation through a standardised European digital framework are also critical. 🔺  Additional measures should entail an organisational support within the European Commission, avoiding technical obligations without clear cost-benefit validation, creating carbon certificates in freight transport, and establishing a unified European codification system for intermodal freight transport. 🔺  The vital role of both public and private investment in driving progress within the sector was also emphasised Important exchanges also took place with Alexandru Stoica, CEO of UIRR member 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶 , and with UIRR MoU peer and the CT4EU Campaign’s Romanian coordinator, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗲 of Uniunea Societăților de Expediții din România - USER. Special thanks to panel moderator Carmen Filipescu and fellow participants for the insightful exchange: Enno Wiebe, Director General, UNIFE | The European Rail Supply Industry Association, 𝗠𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘂, Senior Transport Expert, European Investment Bank (EIB), Marian-Mihail Calin, General Manager, Astra Vagoane Calatori S.A., Javier Ibáñez de Yrigoyen, Senior Programme Manager, Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and, 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗻, General Manager of 𝗔𝗦𝗙𝗥 Looking forward to making Combined Transport deliver! #RailwayDays #SustainableTransport #InvestmentInRail #CT4EU #InnovationInTransport  

🎯 #German expedition 🔎 🇩🇪 A delegation of over 45 German enterprises and investors have explored investment opportunities in Dong Nai province thanks to its favourable investment environment and improved connectivity. 🪑 The delegation, led by German Business Association - GBA chairman Alexander Ziehe 齐安礼 and chief representative of AHK Vietnam - Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam, Peter Kompalla , held constructive talks with the vice chairman of Dong Nai People’s Committee, Vo Van Phi, and provincial departmental heads on November 7. The discussions centred on boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) and reinforcing Dong Nai’s position as a competitive business hub. 👉🏼 Ziehe highlighted that Dong Nai is a key destination for German investment projects. “Our members are involved in a variety of industries in Dong Nai. With ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, and Viessmann, the province has attracted several renowned German foreign-invested projects within the last 12 months. Furthermore, the province has been home to several well-established projects for many years, including Bosch, Schaeffler, Bayer, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), FRIWO, and framas,” he said. 💬 He also added, “This proves the attractiveness of Dong Nai as an FDI destination for German investors. Thanks to strategic factors such as its easy connectivity to seaports and airports and well-developed infrastructure, investors choose Dong Nai as their base in Vietnam.” 🗝️ The GBA identified several critical areas and recommends the following actions to increase the attractiveness of Dong Nai. First, the province should simplify processes for licensing, customs, environmental approvals, work permits, and regulatory approvals to reduce delays for foreign enterprises. Fully digitalise administration and significantly reduce paperwork using digital tools. 🛣️ GBA also proposed that Dong Nai improve transport infrastructure, particularly road and logistics networks, to facilitate movement between Dong Nai, industrial zones, and major ports, particularly Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway and Ring Road No.3. 🧲 Vice Chairman of Dong Nai People's Committee Vo Van Phu conveyed Dong Nai’s commitment to revamping its industrial landscape, transforming traditional industrial parks into smart ones, and constructing a comprehensive regional transport network. The province is keen on attracting FDI for sustainable practices, focusing on renewable energy, a green economy, and a circular economy. "Long Thanh International Airport will be put into operation phase 1 in Dong Nai by 2026. This project will create development momentum for Dong Nai and the entire southern key economic region." 📍 At present, Dong Nai is home to 12 projects run by German enterprises with an investment of over $273 million. https://lnkd.in/g5EbiraV

What do ports invest in? 80 billion euros. This is the value of the investments that will be needed by the bodies that manage European ports in the next decade to meet and address the remaining challenges in sustainable energy, industrial clusters and geopolitical resilience. So reveals a study by ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation). Read about it in #PierNext the port innovation blog by Port de Barcelona: https://lnkd.in/emJ_g-WF #ports #innovation #investment

🚢 ESPO PORT INVESTMENTS STUDY 2024: EUROPE'S PORTS HAVE €80 BILLION INVESTMENT NEEDS FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS 🚢 Exciting news from ESPO! Last week, during its annual Conference in Paris, ESPO launched the ESPO Port Investment Study 2024 results, offering a comprehensive analysis of European ports' investment pipeline and challenges. Key findings from the study include: 🌍 €80 Billion Investment Needs: European port managing bodies require €80 billion in investments over the next decade, reflecting ports' evolving role in sustainable energy, industry clusters, and geopolitical resilience. ♻️ Focus on Sustainability: Investments in sustainability and energy transition are becoming increasingly crucial for port authorities, reflecting their commitment to Europe for a greener future. 📈 Strategic Responsibilities: Ports are taking on strategic and social responsibilities, often with slow and low returns on investment, necessitating European support to achieve success. 🔍 Policy Recommendations: ESPO calls upon policymakers to recognize the strategic importance of European ports and provide a robust support framework to address investment challenges. ESPO Secretary General Isabelle Ryckbost emphasizes the importance of support for ports in fulfilling their broader responsibilities in today's geopolitical and economic landscape. The full ESPO Port Investments Study 2024 report and ESPO Memorandum are available for download here: https://lnkd.in/ehNSFY6R. Let'snize the vital role of European ports and work together to support their growth and sustainability! #ESPO #PortInvestments #Sustainability #EuropeanPorts #GeopoliticalResilience #EUfunding

Good framework for European Maritime Industrial Strategy to be competitive globally. Our plan is together with the Estonian Maritime sector to proactively participate in preparing it and giving input in the process.

The European Commission presented today its "Competitiveness Compass". It outlines that the long-awaited Industrial Maritime Strategy is scheduled for 2025, alongside the European Port Strategy and the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan.

The Port of Barcelona and the Port of Shanghai, global leaders in container traffic, have recently signed an agreement at the Barcelona-Shanghai Investment Summit. They aim to collaborate on innovative projects, share knowledge in port, maritime, and logistics fields, and work towards decarbonizing the sector. This international cooperation will manifest in various ways, encompassing port management, digitalization efforts, as well as concerted actions to diminish carbon emissions and develop green corridors. In the evolution of the global energy landscape, it is imperative to sustain international collaboration efforts such as this in order to combat climate change while nations also continue to develop their domestic energy industries. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dh7yxxPg. Join us at Gastech 2024, where we foster energy diplomacy, empowering representatives from nations to forge impactful actions in the energy sector. Don’t miss out on witnessing the future of the energy industry first-hand. Book a delegate pass: https://lnkd.in/eFMSzp4E #Gastech #Decarbonization #InternationalCooperation #Innovation

Vietnam is exploring policies to foster the development of large eco-industrial parks and incentivize green investments. The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a new law on industrial parks to promote the growth of large ecological industrial parks (EIPs) and attract high-quality investments in Vietnam. The proposal includes incentive policies aligning with the country's goals of industrialization, modernization, green infrastructure, digitization, and the circular economy. Learn more in our article here: https://ow.ly/j4g050SzjRL #AsiaBriefing #VietnamBriefing #GreenInvestment #EcoIndustrialParks #EIPs #MPI #IncentivePolicies

Austrade just announced the first Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange mission to Singapore and Malaysia from April 15th to 19th, 2024, coinciding with the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW). Led by Australian Assistant Minister for Trade, Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, the mission focuses on the green energy transition, aligning with the opportunities outlined in the Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. The focus of this mission is to explore how Australian companies and port operators can help decarbonise Singapore and Malaysia's maritime supply chain. 🌍 Singapore's ambitious goal of adopting full electric propulsion and net zero fuels by 2050 for its harbour craft fleet. 🔋 Singapore's Maritime Decarbonization Blueprint: Working Towards 2050, which outlines critical areas such as multi-fuel bunkering transition readiness and achieving net zero emissions by 2050 in port terminals. 🚢 Malaysia's aim of achieving 40% low-carbon fuel usage for marine transport by 2050. Stay tuned for updates as we deepen economic ties and foster sustainable growth between Australia and Southeast Asia. Discover Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)’s guide to Southeast Asia: Australia Southeast Asia (austrade.gov.au) #AusSEAInvested Australian Hydrogen Council 3ME Technology ABEL Energy Austal BHP CMA CGM Energys Australia Fortescue Garli Group Port of Melbourne Praxis Labs Rio Tinto Rux Energy Spectainer Toll Group Vast VERIDAPT Pty Ltd Woodside Energy AustCham Singapore Australian High Commission, Singapore Pollination HAMR - Fuelling a Sustainable Future Oakajee Energy Department for Trade and Investment Global Victoria Investment NSW Trade and Investment Queensland Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation ACT Government Department of State Growth (Tas) Northern Territory Government

📢Funding competition International Green Corridors Fund: UK – IE Feasibility Studies 📅Opening Monday, 15th April UK registered organisations and Irish organisations can apply for a share of up to a combined total of £860,000 (EUR 1 million) for joint R&D projects focused on UK and IE Green Shipping Corridor routes. ➡️ http://shorturl.at/iEVX7 We are pleased to be working with Innovate UK, supported by our respective Departments of Transport, on this joint research call that will bring green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK closer to reality. The call is funded by the Marine Institute and Innovate UK to a value of €1m. It envisages the creation of consortia of maritime industry stakeholders who will undertake feasibility studies that will result in practical solutions being implemented that put shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK on a path to a greener future. This is an ambitious and valuable project that we expect to generate considerable industry interest and lots of innovative ideas. The greening of our shipping corridors is a priority at a national and EU level. Ireland’s maritime industry has demonstrated how agile and responsive it can be in overcoming competitive challenges and in dealing with exogenous shocks such as Brexit and the Covid 19 pandemic. We can justifiably say that our maritime industry is high performing and has been successful in meeting the growing demands of trade and tourism over a prolonged period. However, the performance of the maritime industry will increasingly be measured along environmental dimensions and we are keen to support the industry in its transition to a greener future.