Transcript Thermal Treatment and Incineration of Wastes

Transport gateways in
the all-island context
Transport Ireland Conference
Paul Sweetman
IBEC Transport Executive
14 May 2008
Presentation overview
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 Economic context
– Importance of transport gateways
– Role gateways play
 Ports and airports
– Issues
– Actions
National Spatial Strategy Gateways
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Shaping Our Future: Regional Development to 2025
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Economic context of gateways
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 Movement of people and goods is paramount
 Inadequate infrastructure can undermine
competitiveness:
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Inward investment
Migration
Distribution networks
Raw materials
Regional development
Selected regions
Poland
Spain
Portugal
United Kingdom
Italy
France
EU 25
Hungary
Germany
Finland
Denmark
Switzerland
Sweden
Netherlands
Ireland GDP
Ireland GNP
Reliance on exports
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Export of goods as a percentage of GDP, Source Forfas
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Importance of transport gateways
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 Exports (2006)
– Total value: €138 billion
– Irish-owned firms: 11%
– Foreign-owned companies: 89%
– Services earnings equal 27% of total foreign
earnings
– Importance & requirements of FDI
Recent growth
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 Growth rates in
merchandise exports grew
by 0.8% in 2006
 Services exports grew by
14% in 2006: ICT &
software services, business
services and insurance
Growth in exports of goods and services (%), 2000-2006
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Source:
NCC
Ireland’s share of world trade (%), 2000-2006
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Source:
NCC
Global perception of island’s infrastructure
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Source:
WEF, NCC
European perception of island’s infrastructure
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Source:
ECI, NCC
Gateway developments: Ports
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 Goods through ports:
– Bulk shipping
– Unitised goods
– Higher value unitised
goods
 99% by volume
 2020: upwards of 70
million tonnes
Port gateways
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 Key issues:
– Capacity
– Connectivity
– Ports policy
Ports policy and capacity
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 Clarity regarding vision for
ports
 Lead in time of investment
 Significant development
plans
 Expedite administrative
process for developments
Port connectivity
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 Water-side connectivity
– Larger vessels, deeper
ports
 Land-side development
– Road connectivity
 Congestion
– Movement of goods and
people: equal priority
Other issues
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 Sub issues:
– Large number of outgoing
empty containers
– Skilled workforce to meet
capacity needs
– Ability to develop
knowledge and research
based plans
Gateway developments: Airports
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 Freight and passengers
 Airfreight:
1% volume ~ 25% value
 Crucial to FDI sectors
 Types: bellyhold &
dedicated cargo lines
Freight movements at island’s airports
Freight movments by air
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140000
120000
100000
DAA
SAA
CAA
Belfast Intl.
George Best
City of Derry
Tonnes
80000
60000
40000
20000
0
2003
2004
2005
Year
2006
Key airfreight issues
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 Aviation fuel costs
 EU ETS & aviation
 Low cost airlines – fast
turnaround
 Restrictive curfews
Opportunity: intercontinental freight transport hubs
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Breakdown of aircraft movements, 1990-2006 (Ireland)
Source: SEI
Increase in passenger numbers, 1990 – 2006
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Source: SEI
Conclusions
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 Transport gateways key to regional,
national and all island economy
 Complete/accelerate current
development plans
 Address current issues outlined for
ports and airports