1. Rémi Mayet
European Commission
DG MOVE

4. In 2004 it was estimated that to complete the 30 priority axis by 2020 €225 billion is needed, however the latest estimates show that the total cost will be around €251 billion.
The finalisation of the whole TEN – T network by 2020 would cost €600 billion
On the other hand for the period 2007 – 2013 only €8 billion is allocated to the TEN – T out of the TEN budget. The consequence is that:
There is a need to look for alternative ways of financing the other TEN – T infrastructure:
Structural (€ 24 billion for the period 2007 – 2013) and Cohesion Funds (€31 billion for TEN T in the period 2007 – 2013)
European Investment Bank (about € 54 billion for the period 2007 – 2013)
PPP: Two options:
Covering of the revenue / demand risk: The Commission and EIB are working on a guarantee instrument that will provide security for standby credit facilities aimed at covering post construction risks during the early operational phase. The objective of this instrument would be reducing one of the main obstacles to private sector participation in transport infrastructure investments - low private sector appetite to assume initial traffic revenue risk.
Covering Availability risk (availability of the service or the quality of the service).
Note: total TEN budget about billion of which:
8.01 billion for TEN-T
115 million for TEN-E

5. REDUCE UNCERTAINTY

7. The Communication: main actions
Integrate ports in the TEN-T corridor and use CEF for developing ports and hinterland connections
Simplify customs formalities for intra-EU shipping ("Blue Belt")
Promote an EU social dialogue between port employees and employers

8. The proposed Regulation
Objectives:
Modernize port services
Attract investments
Legal certainty
Level playing field
Key measures:
Clearer and easier access to the market
Financial transparency and autonomy of ports

9. Scope All 319 TEN-T ports 8 port services covered Core Comprehensive
Bunkering
Cargo handling
Dredging
Mooring
Passenger services
Port reception facilities
Pilotage
Towage

10. Market Access Freedom to provide service
Four possibilities to restrict it:
1. Minimum requirements
2. Limitation of the number of providers
3. Public service obligations
4. Internal operator

11. … important changes from the 2001 and 2004 port packages
Cargo Handling and passenger services not covered
Self-handling left to subsidiarity
Port labour regimes not addressed

12. Financial transparency and autonomy
Transparency requirements for ports which receive public funds
Autonomy of port managing bodies to set port infrastructure charges
Obligation to inform users about tariffs

13. The new EU Port Policy in short
Large benefits: 10 billions until 2030, attract investments, generate new traffic, reduce hinterland congestion, create jobs
A comprehensive set of actions from TEN-T to the Social Dialogue
A legislative proposal focused more on transparency and less on liberalization

14. Thank you for your attention !