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Foreword ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Dossiers ....................................................................................................................................... 5

1. GBER ................................................................................................................................................ 5

2. CEF ................................................................................................................................................... 6

3. EFSI ................................................................................................................................................. 7

4. Circular Economy ........................................................................................................................... 8

5. LNG and gas storage ....................................................................................................................... 9

6. Port-city relations ......................................................................................................................... 10

7. Digitalisation ................................................................................................................................. 11

8. NRMM .......................................................................................................................................... 12

9. Unleashing the potential of coastal ferries in coastal areas and inland waterways ..................... 13

The year in pictures ................................................................................................................... 14

Good News ................................................................................................................................ 16

New members ................................................................................................................................... 16

Good Port News ................................................................................................................................ 17

Structure ................................................................................................................................... 19

Members ................................................................................................................................... 22

The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) brings together more than 200 inland ports and port authorities in 17 countries of the European Union, Switzerland and Ukraine. EFIP has also an observer member in Serbia, i.e. the Group for Ports and Wharfs of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS). The voice of inland ports in Europe Since 1994, EFIP has been the voice of the inland ports in Europe. EFIP highlights and promotes the role of inland ports. Furthermore, it actively follows all developments in the field of EU policy of importance to inland ports and represents the inland ports vis-à-vis the European institutions and other international bodies. An important information network for and about inland ports EFIP offers its members the possibility to exchange information, expertise and best practices with colleagues in other countries.

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Cover photo : © Port of Linz (AT)

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2016 was a year full of interesting milestones that shaped EFIP in

a positive way. First of all, the final recommendations of the

Platform for Multimodality and Logistics in Inland Ports were

handed over by my predecessor Hans-Peter Hadorn. One of the

conclusions was that inland ports play a key role in integrated

multimodal logistics chains, as drivers of economic growth with

the objective of identifying barriers, good practices and providing

policy recommendations in order to reap the full potential of

inland ports. This is something we will definitely continue to work

on in the coming years in close cooperation with the European

Commission.

Secondly, by joining forces, the four European organisations representing inland navigation

and ports, namely European Barge Union, European Skippers Organisation, Inland

Navigation Europe and the European Federation of Inland Ports, initiated a high-level event

'Inland navigation and ports in action' at the TEN-T days 2016 in Rotterdam. After close

cooperation with the European Commission and several permanent representations, the

final declaration of the EU transport ministers refers to inland ports, underlining the key role

for multimodal inland ports to increase EU’s competitiveness and tackle environmental

challenges.

Thirdly, EFIP together with ESPO and other relevant stakeholders started the campaign

“More EU budget for transport: the best investment plan for Europe”. This campaign urges

the Council and the Parliament to increase the relevant budget in the upcoming review of

the Multi-Annual Financial Framework in order to complete the European Infrastructure

plan (TEN-T) that will create 10 million additional jobs and 1.8% GDP growth by 2030. EFIP

will continue to raise its voice on this matter.

Fourthly, in terms of organisation and structure, we have expanded and stabilised our

network by welcoming new members, namely the Port Authority of Osijek (Croatia), the

Serbian Group for Ports and Warfs of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia

(CCIS) and the Szczecin & Swinoujscie Seaports authority (Poland). My first official action as

EFIP President was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Worldwide

Network of Port Cities (AIVP). This cooperation will strengthen our common voice on the

importance of port-city relations on both the international and European level in the years

to come. Besides, we had successful gatherings with a 2015 General assembly in Antwerp, a

2016 Executive Committee in Vukovar and the special 2016 General Assembly in La Louvière

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with the elections of the new President, Vice-Presidents and Executive Committee for the

period 2016-2018.

Another milestone was the launch of a brand new EFIP website including the possibility for

thematic platforms which will create more interaction between members. In 2017, the

website and its platforms will be further developed.

And what is further at stake in 2017?

The sector is facing enormous challenges. The transport sector is expected to become more

efficient and to put more efforts in the decarbonisation, greening and digitalisation of the

logistical value chains. The Commission is expected to put more related initiatives in place as

it is considered crucial for reaching the 20/20/20 targets for greenhouse gas emission

reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency. I expect that these challenges will also

lead to new (market) opportunities for inland ports as multimodal hubs, especially when

looking at continental markets. EFIP will put these topics higher on its agenda besides its

continued focus on infrastructure, logistics and financing. Ports are high on the agenda of

the European Commission with the European maritime year 2017 and European multimodal

year 2018. In the light of multimodality and the expected “new” legislation for the IWT &

Ports sector in 2018, EFIP together with relevant stakeholders will organise in autumn 2017

a dedicated event with key EU decision makers in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

I would like to thank all EFIP members for their continued support, engagement and

enthusiasm in working together and supporting our common cause to strengthen the

position and role of inland ports on the EU level. I would also like to express my appreciation

for the hard work and dedication of the secretariat. I hope we can continue our fruitful

cooperation and I’m looking forward to interesting and constructive dialogues on inland

ports related matters.

Roland Hörner

EFIP President

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DOSSIERS

1. GBER

THE ISSUE

The General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) aims to simplify the application of State aid rules,

reducing administrative burden and costs. EFIP has asked infrastructure investments in inland ports

to be included in the GBER. By including aid measures for ports into the GBER, Member States will

no longer have to notify measures to the Commission and wait for the approval before they can

start implementation. The European Commission has published the expected GBER for inland ports

and has launched 2 consultations (first round until 30 May 2016, second round until 8 December

2016).

EFIP’S INPUT

- Raising awareness on the EU level about the public, non-commercial function of inland ports;

- Attention to the complexity and difficulty for inland ports when considering aided

infrastructure investments although not functionally, geographically and operationally linked as

one single aided investment;

- An exemption covering investment aid up to a threshold of minimum EUR 20 million with an

aid intensity of 100%;

- A clearer definition of an inland port, highlighting also the multimodal nature of its various

logistic activities.

EFIP organised several meetings with representatives from DG COMP, DG MOVE and with EFIP

members over the last year. EFIP also sent a letter to the EC on the negative impact of tax pressure

on the investment capacity of inland ports. EFIP contributed to the first (and second round) of

consultation on the GBER which can be found here. The new GBER is foreseen to be adopted in the

first quarter of 2017.

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DOSSIERS

2. CEF

THE ISSUE The CEF-Transport has already allocated most of its EUR 24 billion resources earmarked for the 9

core network corridors under the current legislative and financial framework 2014-2020. There is

limited funding available and the European coordinators are implementing the measures and

actions set out in the work plans.

- The CEF General call 2015 covered only “horizontal priorities” and had a total budget of EUR

1.09 billion. Inland ports related projects requested CEF funding for approximately EUR 25

million and received around EUR 22 million.

- The CEF Cohesion call 2015 covered all CEF priorities and had a total budget of EUR 6.47 billion.

Inland port related projects requested CEF funding for approximately EUR 325 million and

received around EUR 170 million.

The CEF Mid-Term Evaluation is foreseen in the first quarter of 2017 and will include possible

modifications of the work plans. EFIP will monitor this process very closely.

EFIP’S INPUT - EFIP has continuously raised its voice at European/international conferences that the sector

needs dedicated budgets and support for transport/CEF and the IWT/Port sector. This will

support the EU objective to reach a 30% modal shift rate by 2030.

- The EFIP secretariat took the role of advisor and provided guidance to inland ports on the

procedure and steps to be undertaken when applying for CEF.

- EFIP/ESPO led the transport organisations’ campaign “More EU budget for Transport - the best

investment Plan for Europe”

- During the TEN-T days 2016, held on 21 and 22 June 2016 in Rotterdam:

o EU transport ministers signed the Rotterdam Declaration following an EFIP decisive

lobby highlighting the “key role for multimodal inland ports to increase EU’s

competitiveness and tackle environmental challenges”;

o EFIP together with European associations ProDanube, INE, ESO and EBU sent a letter

to Commissioner Bulc requesting and supporting a dedicated Ministerial meeting on

the Danube, the meeting took place in Rotterdam;

o INE, EBU, ESO and EFIP organised a successful VIP-event: “Inland navigation and ports

in action” involving many national ministers, member states, Commissioner Bulc and

EU-officials.

- EFIP prepared a guide on how to apply for TEN-T funding and the funding opportunities

offered to ports by the CEF Call 2015. The results of the 2016 CEF Transport calls will be

officially announced in the summer of 2017.

- EFIP provided several tailor-made information memos on the 2015 CEF call, including results,

next steps and the 2016 CEF call.

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DOSSIERS

3. EFSI

THE ISSUE

The European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) was jointly launched by the European

Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the European Investment Bank (EIB) late 2015 as

part of the “Investment Plan”. It aims to attract private capital thanks to the leverage of European

Union public investments to help finance projects across Europe.

The “Juncker Plan” is based on three main pillars:

- Mobilize new finance;

- Create a pipeline of bankable projects;

- Remove regulatory barriers to investment by improving the Single market.

In the State of the Union given by President Juncker (14 September 2016) it was stated that the

total investment target will increase from EUR 315 billion to at least EUR 500 billion.

EFIP’S INPUT

- The Commission has changed its logic of financing transport infrastructure from direct

subsidies to EIB financial instruments, given the limited amount of EU public funding available.

EFIP’s objective is to have targeted opportunities for inland ports and to inform members

about the EFSI.

- There is a need for providing more clearance on the procedures, conditions and necessary

steps on how to obtain EU funding and using financial instruments.

EFIP and ESPO organised a workshop on 23 February 2016 for their members in order to get clear

information on the possibilities and changes for inland ports.

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DOSSIERS

4. Circular Economy

THE ISSUE

The circular economy concept means that the value of products and materials is maintained as long

as possible, while waste and resource uses are minimised. In comparison with a linear system,

resources are kept within the economy when a product has reached the end of its life, to be used

again and again to create further value. On 2 December 2015, the Commission adopted an EU

Action plan for the Circular Economy. The aim is to stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular

economy which is expected to boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth

and generate new jobs. The Package consists of an EU action plan: a timetable and four legislative

proposals on waste, containing targets for landfill, reuse and recycling, to be met by 2030. Ms.

Bonafé, Rapporteur for the ENVI committee of the European Parliament drafted an opinion which is

expected to be adopted in the committee on the 24th of January 2017 with a foreseen adoption in

Plenary in March 2017.

EFIP’S INPUT

- Asking for support for the role of ports as intermediate and matchmaker for circular economy

industries;

- Requesting a stable investment climate for businesses in the circular economy by harmonising

waste legislation and diminishing conflicting regulations;

- Raising the need for common definitions of criteria for end-of-waste and residual products to

enable efficient cross-border shipment;

- Stating that waste has to be valued more as a resource.

EFIP launched a survey among its members in order to get an overview of the circular economy

activities and developments in European inland ports, leading to a position paper. The position

paper was shared with key decision makers in the EC including the rapporteur of the European

Parliament, Ms. Bonafé from the ENVI committee.

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DOSSIERS

5. LNG and gas storage

THE ISSUE

The EU Strategy for LNG and gas storage was launched by the EC on the 16th

of February 2016. The

Energy Union Communication commits the EU to develop a comprehensive LNG and storage

strategy that will explore the full potential of LNG and gas storage in the mid/long term. According

to the Commission, the creation of competitive markets for LNG and other new gas supplies is

fundamental for achieving the objectives of the Energy Union, in particular the security of gas

supply. Three main barriers for the greater use of LNG in shipping were highlighted in the public

consultation, namely the lack of bunker facilities, the gaps in the legislative or regulatory

framework and the lack of harmonised standards at various points in the chain. On the 1st of

September 2016 the TRAN committee adopted the draft opinion by Ms. Monteiro de Aguiar (EPP,

PT). On the 25th of October 2016 the INI-report (resolution) drafted by Mr. Gyürk (EPP), member of

the responsible ENVI-committee was adopted at the plenary session of the European Parliament.

EFIP’S INPUT

- Asking for a reference to the important role of ports as LNG hubs for the import and export of

LNG and therefore optimising the distribution of LNG (pages 62 and 74 of the ITRE report);

- Asking for continuous funding opportunities, a long-term stable financial framework is needed

to accelerate the development of LNG infrastructure and bunkering facilities in ports and

terminals (mentioned in the TRAN opinion);

- Underlining the importance of LNG infrastructure at maritime and inland ports (page 74 of the

ITRE report);

- Creation of LNG hubs/fueling points along the TEN-T corridors along the TEN-T corridors,

supplied by barge/rail through synergies with other LNG users (page 62 of the ITRE report).

EFIP has been closely monitoring the further developments and has organised several meetings in

the European Parliament. Most of EFIP’s suggestions were taken over in the opinion of the TRAN

committee and the final EP resolution.

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DOSSIERS

6. Port-city relations

THE ISSUE

For good port-city relations, the key is to find a good mix between public spaces, urban uses and

port functions. One of the most sensitive issues in the relationship between ports and cities is the

use of the waterfront and the availability of waterfront public spaces for people to use. EFIP is

raising awareness on EU level to this phenomenon and the complexity faced by ports to find a good

spatial and functional mix because of limited spatial resources, the need for integrated spatial

planning and common views on the future development of port/cities. The launched partnership

between EFIP and AIVP is an example of our stronger focus on port-city relations. On the policy

level, EFIP contributed to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) on “Regeneration of

Port Cities and Port Areas” by Rapporteur Mr. Szwabski (PL/EA). The report is expected to be

adopted at the plenary session of the CoR in February 2017.

EFIP’S INPUT

- Reference that inland ports serve as nodal points for regional and local economies and efficient

multimodal nodes on the European inland waterway corridors;

- Inland ports are strong interfaces between the intercontinental/maritime transport leg and the

land modes of transport;

- A need for a stable investment climate and continuous EU funding for innovative projects and

bottom-up initiatives;

- A long-term European IWT platform between public and private stakeholders and

governmental institutions supporting research and innovation in order to improve the port-city

relations and innovative capacity of the sector;

- EFIP mentioned in various meetings e.g. with the European Commission, the upcoming

pressure on port-city relations, the challenges faced by inland ports due to unbalanced spatial

planning (waterfront housing) and the need for an integrated approach.

On the 20th of October 2016 EFIP signed an official Memorandum of Understanding with AIVP

(Worldwide Network of Port Cities). Besides, the opinion of the CoR on “Regeneration of Port Cities

and Port Areas” by Rapporteur Mr. Szwabski (PL/EA) include references to inland ports after close

cooperation with the CoR. EFIP is also one of the main stakeholders of the CoR-Malta EU Presidency

Workshop on Regeneration of Port Cities taking place on the 16th of May 2017 in Brussels. EFIP

provided tailor-made information on the H2020 call ‘Ports of the Future’ which also focuses on the

smart urban development of port cities.

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DOSSIERS

7. Digitalisation

THE ISSUE

Digitalisation of transport and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can act as a driver towards

enhanced multimodality, high quality, integration and synchronisation of mobility and logistic

services. On EU level, digitalisation is considered crucial for reaching the 20/20/20 targets for GHC

emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency. The entire field of traffic and port logistics as

well as just-in-time shipping is expected to change in the years to come. EFIP has raised awareness

about the challenges and opportunities from inland port perspective and it is expected that this

topic will become a higher EFIP priority in 2017.

EFIP’S INPUT

- There is a lack of statistical information on inland ports and critical mass: lack of data-sharing

(competition / confidentiality concerns operators);

- Inland ports are both multimodal hubs and digital hubs;

- Need to learn from good practices and platforms that share cargo information on a cross-

border level (UpperRhine model);

- Exchange of information in the port is crucial to manage hubs and waterway corridors;

- RIS to develop into DINA – single window – connecting maritime and land systems: allowing

interconnectivity and interoperability with other systems/modes;

- A DINA blueprint including a legal framework is needed;

- Bundle experiences on DTLF, DINA LOT2 and successor CORISMA .

- EFIP participated in the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum meetings (DTLF) that took place

in Brussels;

- EFIP provided a statement at the TEN-T Days session on 21 June 2016 on "Forerunners of a

forward-looking European transport system" on the opportunities and challenges of

digitalisation for ports;

- EFIP moderated a session of the economic seminar in Brussels on the 4th of October 2016:

“Waterways for smart transport: Challenges & successes";

- EFIP participated in a panel discussion during the RIS-week in Prague on the 15th of June 2016

on the future evolution and revision of RIS;

- EFIP participated in several advisory board meetings of projects dealing with digitalisation and

data collection and information management;

- EFIP is participating in the PORTOPIA project and jointly assessed the necessary KPI’s for WP7

“Inland Ports”;

- EFIP is preparing a position paper on digitalisation in inland ports.

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DOSSIERS

8. NRMM

THE ISSUE

The objective of the Non-Road Machinery Regulation (NRMM) adopted on the 14th of September

2016 is to reduce the emissions and to phase out polluting equipment. The Regulation defines

emission limits for NRMM engines for different power ranges and applications. It also lays down the

procedures that engine manufacturers have to follow in order to obtain type-approval of their

engines, which is a prerequisite for placing their engines on the EU market. Moreover, the CO2

emissions are not included in this decision. It mainly deals with pollution by harmful emissions such

as soot (PM and PN), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (Sox).

The original proposal foresees an alignment for IWW vessels with the road standard Euro VI.

Although the Council and Parliament supported the sector’s pleas for a full alignment with the US

EPA Tier4 standards, in the finally agreed standards, additional requirements regarding PN were

added.

For engines above 300 kW the PM standard is seven times more stringent (0,1 compared to 0,015)

than for engines below 300 kW. From 1 January 2019, new vessel engines (capacity below 300 kW)

should comply with the requirements. For ships with a capacity bigger than 300 kW, requirements

should be met by 1 January 2020.

Capturing the so-called ‘Particulate Matter’ (PM) and ‘Particulate Number’ (PN), especially for ships

with a bigger capacity than 300 kW, seems most challenging as it depends on the available

techniques and market developments. One of the key questions is also how to deal with LNG fueled

engines and the compliance of the stricter standards by the existing fleet. Especially because the

exchange rate of engines in the existing fleet is low and adapting the engine is a costly matter for an

individual shipowner.

EFIP’S INPUT

To support EBU in their lobby by making a common statement and coordinated actions for an

alignment with the US EPA Tier4 standards that would be feasible with using LNG only.

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DOSSIERS

9. Unleashing the potential of coastal ferries in coastal areas

and inland waterways

THE ISSUE

Mr. Taylor (Verts/ALE), member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), launched an

own-initiative report on unleashing the potential of ferries in coastal areas and inland waterways in

order to sustain a European multimodal passenger transport network. The report (resolution) has

been adopted in the Plenary of the European Parliament on the 19th of October 2016.

EFIP’S INPUT

- The important role of inland ports and the Waterborne Passenger Transport sector (WPT), that

must be put higher on the transport policy agenda of the EU and of its Member states;

- The administrative burden arising from cross-border passenger shipping should be diminished;

- There is a need for more and reliable European (statistical) data as regards the number of

cross-border inland waterway services provided by both ferries and cruise ships;

- The importance of inland ports and their challenges for cross-border cooperation, as a

significant number of rivers constitute borders. Consequently, there is a need for a well-

integrated and efficient cross-border safety and emergency system.

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Good Port News

GOOD NEWS

INAUGURATION OF THE 4TH LOCK OF LANAYE AND LIÈGE

TRILOGIPORT

On Friday, November 13, 2015, the fourth lock of Lanaye and

the multimodal platform Liège Trilogiport were inaugurated

by His Majesty the King of Belgium Philippe in the presence of

other politicians from Belgium and the Netherlands.

PORT AUTHORITY OF “PORT OF ZWOLLE” IS NOW

OPERATIONAL

The port authorities of Zwolle, Meppel and Kampen (the

Netherlands) have joined their forces as ‘Port of Zwolle’. This

joint port authority is in full operation since November 7, 2015.

GRANT AGREEMENT FOR BARGE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM SIGNED BY

UPPER RHINE PORTS AND EUROPEAN COMMISSION

On December 1st, 2015, the directors of the involved ports,

Karlsruhe and Strasbourg, together with RheinPorts Basel-Mulhouse-

Weil am Rhein, have signed a grant agreement with the European

Commission for the ‘Upper Rhine traffic management system’. This

barge appointment system is a promising and innovative project for

the optimisation of the traffic management within the TEN-T Rhine-

Alpine Corridor.

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THE INLAND DELTAPORT GETS PERS CERTIFIED

EFIP is delighted to congratulate DeltaPort GmbH (Germany) for

achieving the Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification

after the positive evaluation of its application by Lloyd’s Register

Quality Assurance at the end of December. DeltaPort is the first ever

(purely) inland port that gets PERS certified and EFIP is in close

cooperation with the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for

further expanding the EcoPorts network to European inland ports.

THE PORT OF RUSE CELEBRATES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY

In 2016, the Port of Ruse (Bulgaria) celebrates its 150th anniversary.

This special milestone was celebrated with different events and

activities. On 24 June, Alexander van den Bosch attended the final

celebration: a concert at the Great Hall of Dohodno Zdanie, where he

had the privilege to hand over an official EFIP flag.

PORT OF SWITZERLAND APPLIES FOR FUNDING FOR DOCK BASIN 3

The Port of Switzerland has submitted a funding application to the Swiss

Federal Office of Transport for Dock Basin 3, which is part of the trimodal

Gateway Basel Nord container terminal project. The planned Dock Basin 3

will link the container terminal to the inland shipping network so that the

growing container traffic volumes can be accommodated over the long

term. Furthermore, the dock basin will strengthen the competitiveness of

Basel as a freight transshipment site, it will secure jobs in the region and

promote the transfer of freight traffic from road to rail.

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EFIP PRESIDENCY

President : Roland Hörner (Germany)

Vice-Presidents : Carmen Costache (Romania)

Hans-Peter Hadorn (Switzerland)

Jean-Louis Jérôme (France)

Rainier Reekmans (Belgium)

EFIP SECRETARIAT

Director: Alexander van den Bosch

Policy Advisor: Robin Guillon

Administration and Communication Manager: Charlotte Max

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2016-2018

Austria

Interessensgemeinschaft Öffentlicher Donauhäfen in Österreich (IGÖD)

Friedrich Lehr / Harald Kronsteiner

Belgium

Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV

Dominique Van Hecke / Kris Van Schepdael

Port of Brussels

Rainier Reekmans / Anthony Callens

Port Autonome du Centre et de l’Ouest (PACO)

Catherine Maheux

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Ghent Port Authority

Peter Mortier / Kate Verslype

Port Autonome de Liège

Emile-Louis Bertrand / Anne-Sylvie Lonnoy

Port Autonome de Namur

Claude Martin

nv De Scheepvaart

Chris Danckaerts / Nadège Dewalque

Bulgaria

Port Complex Ruse JSCo.

Petar Nenkov Dragoshinov / Nikolay Todorov

Czech Republic

Česko-Saské Přístavy, s.r.o. - Děčín

Heiko Loroff

France

Association française des Ports Intérieurs (AFPI)

Jean-Louis Jérôme / Frédéric Doisy

Germany

Bundesverband Öffentlicher Binnenhäfen (BÖB)

Roland Hörner / Ralf Karpa

Italy

Unione Navigazione Interna Italiana (UNII)

Sergio Vazzoler / Luigi Zanin

The Netherlands

Nederlandse Vereniging Binnenhavens (NVB)

Rob Smit / Lijdia Pater - de Groot

Romania

Union of Romanian Inland Ports (UPIR)

Carmen Costache / George Boga

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National Company Maritime Danube Ports Administration Galati (CN APDM SA Galati)

Luigi Marius Ciubrei / Dumitru Poalelungi

National Company Administration of Danube River Ports JSCo. Giurgiu

(CN APDF SA Giurgu)

Christian Matei / Adrian Ionescu

Slovakia

Verejné Prístavy AS (Public port authority governing the Ports of Bratislava, Komárno and Š

túrovo)

Gabriel Szekeres / Bruno Patus

Spain

Port of Sevilla

Angel Pulido Hernández

Switzerland

Schweizerische Rheinhäfen

Hans-Peter Hadorn / Martin Nusser

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Austria

Interessensgemeinschaft Öffentlicher

Donauhäfen Österreich (IGÖD)

c/o EHG Ennshafen GmbH

Donaustrasse 3

AT - 4470 Enns

Tel.: + 43 72 23 84 151 - 0

Fax: + 43 72 23 84 151 - 110

E-mail: office@igoed.com

Website: www.igoed.com

Contact: Mr Friedrich Lehr

Belgium

Liège Port Authority

Quai de Maestricht 14

BE - 4000 Liège

Tel.: + 32 4 232 97 97

Fax: + 32 4 223 11 09

E-mail: portdeliege@skynet.be

Website: www.liege.port-autonome.be

Contact: Mr Emile-Louis Bertrand

Port Autonome de Namur

Place Léopold 3

BE - 5000 Namur

Tel.: + 32 81 77 31 19

Fax: + 32 81 24 09 55

E-mail: claude.martin323@gmail.com

Website: www.portnamur.be

Contact: Mr Claude Martin

Port of Brussels

Place des Armateurs 6

BE - 1000 Bruxelles

Tel.: +32 2 420 67 00 / +32 2 421 66 60

Fax: +32 2 420 69 74 / +32 2 420 66 23

E-mail: rreekmans@port.brussels

Website: http://www.port.brussels/en

Contact: Mr Rainier Reekmans

Port Autonome du Centre et de l'Ouest

(P.A.C.O.)

Rue Mercure 1

BE – 7110 La Louvière

Tel.: +32 64 23 67 00

E-mail: paco.scrl@skynet.be

Website: www.le-paco.be/fr/

Contact: Ms Catherine Maheux

Ghent Port Company

John Kennedylaan 32

BE - 9042 Gent

Tel.: +32 9 251 05 50

Fax: +32 9 251 54 06

E-mails: Verslype.Kate@havengent.be /

d.schalck@havengent.be

Website: www.portofghent.be

Contact: Mr Daan Schalck / Ms Kate

Verslype

MEMBERS

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Waterwegen en Zeekanaal nv

Oostdijk 110

BE - 2830 Willebroek

Tel.: + 32 3 860 62 72 – 62 11

Fax: + 32 3 860 63 00

E-mail: Kris.VanSchepdael@WenZ.be

Website: www.wenz.be

Contact: Ms Kris Van Schepdael

NV De Scheepvaart

Havenstraat 44

BE - 3500 Hasselt

Tel.: +32 11 29 84 00

Fax: +32 11 22 12 77

E-mail: c.danckaerts@descheepvaart.be

Website: www.descheepvaart.be

Contact: Mr Chris Danckaerts

Antwerp Port Authority

Zaha Hadidplein 1

BE - 2030 Antwerp

Tel.: +32 3 205 20 11

Fax: +32 3 205 20 20

E-mail:

pascale.pasmans@haven.antwerpen.be

Website: www.portofantwerp.com/en

Contact: Ms Pascale Pasmans

Bulgaria

Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company

(BPI Co.)

69 Shipchenski prohod Blvd, fl. 1 and fl. 4

BG - 1574 Sofia

Tel.: +359 2 807 99 99

Fax: +359 2 807 99 66

E-mail: office@bgports.bg

Website: www.bgports.bg/en

Contact: Mr Anguel Zabourtov

Port Complex Ruse J.S. Co.

22 Pristanishtna Str.

BG - 7000 Ruse

Tel.: +359 82 82 51 49

Fax: +359 82 82 51 48

E-mail: office@port-ruse-bg.com /

Website: www.port-ruse-bg.com

Contact: Mr Petar Dragoshinov / Mr

Nikolay Todorov

Croatia

Port Authority Osijek

Šetalište kardinala F.Šepera 6

31000 Osijek

Croatia

Tel.: +385 31 250 340

Fax.: +385 31 213 340

E-mail: info@port-osijek.hr

Website: www.port-osijek.hr

Contact person: director Darko Takalić

Port Authority Vukovar

Dunavski prilaz 15

HR - 32 000 Vukovar

Tel.: +385 32 450 255

Fax: +385 32 450 258

E-mail: office@port-ruse-bg.com

Website: www.port-authority-vukovar.hr

Contact: Mr Alen Jakumetovic

Czech Republic

Česko-saské přístavy s.r.o.

Loubská 704/9

CZ - 40501 Děčín IT

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Tel.: +420 412 589 122

Fax : +420 412 512 656

E-mail: veronika.samajova@csp-labe.cz

Website: www.csp-labe.cz

Contact: Veronika Šamajová

France

Association française des ports intérieurs

(AFPI)

Place Leroux Fauquemont, BP 1394 RP

FR - 59015 Lille, Cedex

Tel.: +33 3 20 22 73 80

Fax: +33 3 20 22 81 67

E-mail: drapier@afpi.org /

mcleroy@portsdelille.com

Website: www.afpi.org

Contact: Mr Dominique Drapier

Germany

Bundesverband Öffentlicher Binnenhäfen

(BÖB)

Leipziger Platz 8

DE-10117 Berlin

Tel.: +49 30 39 88 19 81

Fax: +49 30 34 06 08 553

E-mail: info-boeb@binnenhafen.de

Website: www.binnenhafen.de

Contact: Mr Boris Kluge

Italy

Unione Navigazione Interna Italiana

(UNII) Via Banchina Dell’Azoto, 15/D

IT - 30175 MARGHERA

Tel.: +39 041 92 51 19

Fax: +39 041 92 51 52

E-mail: unii@libero.it /

sergio@vazzoler.net

Website: www.unii.org

Contact: Mr Sergio Vazzoler

Provincia di Mantova - Port of Valdaro

Via Principe Amedeo 32

IT - 46100 Mantova

Tel.: +39 0376 204248

Fax: +39 0376 204326

E-mail: sei2@provincia.mantova.it

Website: www.provincia.mantova.it

Contact: Mr Roberto Grassi

Luxembourg

Société du Port de Mertert S.A.

LU - 6688 Mertert

Tel.: + 352 74 04 64

Fax: + 352 74 04 64 30

E-mail: info@portmertert.lu

Website: www.portmertert.lu

Contact: Mr Jeannot Poeker

Netherlands

Nederlandse Vereniging van

Binnenhavens (NVB)

Vasteland 78

3011 BN Rotterdam

Tel.: +31 10 798 98 40

E-mail: nvb@binnenvaart.nl

Website: www.havens.binnenvaart.nl

Contact: Ms Lijdia Pater-de Groot

Zeeland Seaports

Postbus 132

NL-4530 AC Terneuzen

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Tel.: +31 115 647 400

E-mail:

jean.ruinard@zeelandseaports.com

Website: www.zeelandseaports.com

Contact: Mr Jean Ruinard

Poland

Szczecin and Swinoujscie Seaports

Authority S.A.

Bytomska 7 St.

70-603 Szczecin

Tel.: +48 91 43 08 220

Fax: +48 91 46 23 412

E-mail: info@port.szczecin.pl

Website: www.port.szczecin.pl

Contact person: Aneta Szreder-Piernicka –

Commercial Director

Portugal

Administração dos Portos do Douro,

Leixões e Viana do Castelo S.A. (APDL)

Av. Sacadura Cabral - Godim

PT - 5050-071 Peso da Régua

Tel.: +351 254 320 020

Fax: +351 254 324 043

E-mail: correio@apdl.pt

Website: www.apdl.pt

Contact: Mr Miguel Sequeira

Romania

National Company Administration of

Danube River Ports J.S.Co. Giurgiu (CN

APDF SA Giurgiu)

Str. Portului nr. 1 O.P.I, C.P. 2

RO - 8375 Giurgiu

Tel.: +40 246 214 820

Fax: +40 21 31 10 5 21

E-mail: apdf@pcnet.ro

Website: www.apdf.ro

Contact: Mr Cristian Matei

National Company Maritime Danube

Ports Administration Galati (CN APDM SA

Galati)

34, Portului Street,

RO - Galati, 800025

Tel.: +40 236 460 070 / +40 236 460 660

Fax: +40 236 460 140

E-mail: apdm@apdmgalati.ro

Website: www.apdmgalati.ro

Contact: Mr Marius Luigi Ciubrei

Union of Romanian Inland Ports (URIP)

Basarabiei st. nr.1

RO - 800201 Galati

Tel.: + 40 744 577 217

Fax: + 40 236 449 997

E-mail: president@danube-ports.ro /

costache.carmen@yahoo.com

Website: www.danube-ports.ro

Contact: Ms Carmen Costache

Slovakia

Port of Bratislava (Slovenska Plavba a

Pristavy)

Horárska 12

SK - 815 24 Bratislava

Tel.: + 421 2 582 71 410 (Communication

Department) / +421 2 582 71 100

(General Manager) / +421 2 582 71 111

Fax: + 421 2 582 71 314 / +421 2 582 71

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E-mail: spap@spap.sk / gnacekl@spap.sk

Website: www.spap.sk

Contact: Mr Gnacek Ladislav

Port of Bratislava ( Verejne pristavy)

Public port authority governing the Ports

of Bratislava, Komárno and Štúrovo

Pristavna 10

SK - 821 09 Bratislava

Tel.: +421 2 53 63 32 82

Fax: +421 2 53 63 29 91

E-mail: vpas@vpas.sk / moravcik@vpas.sk

Website: www.vpas.sk

Contact: Mr Jozef Moravčík

Spain

Port of Sevilla

Autoridad Portuaria de Sevilla

Avenida de Molini, 6

ES - 41012 Sevilla

Tel.: +34 95 424 73 01

Fax: +34 95 424 73 33

E-mail: direccion@apsevilla.com

Website: www.apsevilla.com

Contact: Mr Angel Pulido Hernández

Sweden

Vänerhamn AB

Stuvargatan 1

SE- 652 21 Karlstad

Tel: +46 54 14 48 75

Fax: +46 54 21 33 16

E-mail: goran.lidstrom@vanerhamn.se

Website: www.vanerhamn.se

Contact: Mr Göran Lidström

Switzerland

Port of Switzerland

Rheinhäfen Beider Basel

Hochbergerstrasse 160

CH - 4019 Basel

Tel.: + 41 61 639 95 95 / + 41 61 639 95 77

Fax: + 41 61 639 95 13

E-mail: hans-peter.hadorn@portof.ch

Website: www.port-of-switzerland.ch

Contact: Mr Hans-Peter Hadorn

Ukraine

Port Ochakov Co. Ltd.

30, Olviyskaya Str.

UA - 57500 Ochakov, Nikolaev region

Tel./Fax: +380 515 43 01 44

E-mail: info@portochakov.com.ua

Website: www.portochakov.com.ua

Contact: Mr Andrey Cherepanov

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Observer member:

Serbia

Group for Ports and Wharfs of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS)

13-15 Resavska Street

11000 Belgrade

Tel.: +381 11 3300-900

Fax: +381 11 3230949

E-mail: info@pks.rs Website: www.pks.rs

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