2021/2015(INI) Towards Future-proof Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) in Europe
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BERENDSEN Tom ( EPP),
TAX Vera ( S&D),
VAN OVERTVELDT Johan ( ECR)
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2021/2015(INI)
2021/04/30
TRAN
235 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) – having regard to the Commission communication on the Green Deal and the European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the Council Conclusions of 5 June 2020 on "EU Waterborne Transport Sector – Future outlook: Towards a carbon-neutral, zero accidents, automated and competitive EU Waterborne Transport Sector",
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out, in this regard, the value of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants in inland waterway transport; notes that the existing, technically mature vessels and distribution infrastructure now based on LNG could be used for biogas and will therefore be essential in scaling up Bio-LNG as a marine fuel;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of clean alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out, in this regard, the value of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in inland waterway transport; notes that the existing, technically mature vessels and distribution infrastructure now based on LNG could be used for biogas and will therefore be essential in scaling up Bio-LNG as a marine fuel;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Emphasises that alternative fuels must not increase greenhouse gas emissions; recalls that methane emissions from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered ships have a significant impact on climate change and the Union's climate objectives; points out that among others electrification and hydrogen-based fuels have already demonstrated greening potential in the sector; therefore emphasises that LNG is not a viable alternative fuel for inland navigation and no investments should be made in new LNG vessels for inland navigation;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Highlights the importance of further incentivizing R&D projects relating to zero-emission fuel and technologies for rapid upscaling on fleet level, building up supply chains and economies of scale. Recognises the potential for the inland waterway sector to act as a testbed and catalyst for positive spill over effects to the maritime shipping sector;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to base targets for emission reduction on a life- cycle greenhouse gas emissions; highlights in this regard the negative impact of fossil LNG on climate change due to its combustion (CO2, unburned methane) and upstream methane emissions from leakages, since methane is 87 times as strong as CO2 on a 20 year time frame;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Underlines the particular role that inland waterways should play in the EU Hydrogen Strategy, both for the clean fuelling of inland waterway transport and for the crucial importance of inland waterways and its ports for the clean and efficient distribution of hydrogen along the EU’s transport networks and industry clusters;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Points out that there currently is a lack of market ready zero-emissions solutions; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a realistic roadmap to further reduce the pollutants and GHG emissions in order to reach a decarbonised inland waterway sector, while safeguarding competitiveness, reliability and safety;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions of 15 November 2018 on Inland Waterway Transport - " See its potential and promote it",
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that low-emission and zero-emission alternatives should become more
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that low-emission and zero-emission alternatives should become more financially attractive than conventional propulsions and that this trend should be accelerated, for example by a smart mix of grants and loans and a realistic, progressively increasing blending percentage based on an impact assessment;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that low-emission and zero-emission alternatives should become more financially attractive than conventional propulsions and that this trend should be accelerated, for example by a realistic, progressively increasing blending percentage based on an impact assessment; considers furthermore that Member States should have the opportunity to set a decreasing or zero tax rate for the use of shore-side electricity and zero-emission fuels;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Highlights that low-emission and zero-emission alternatives should become more financially attractive than conventional propulsions and that this trend should be accelerated, for example by a realistic, progressively increasing blending percentage based on an impact assessment; However only zero carbon propulsion fuels should be seen as a long- term solution in order to achieve the target of carbon neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 115 #
5a. Stresses that a European emission labelling scheme for IWT that ensures availability of information on the energy performance of ships, promotes energy efficiency and creates a stable environment for investment decisions, should be assessed; highlights that this scheme must aim to effectively reduce emissions and assist the sector by providing improved access to funding, loans and guarantees based on its emission performance, improve emission monitoring, create benefits by incentivising port authorities to differentiate port infrastructure charges, ultimately raising the sector's attractiveness as a whole;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on Member States to ensure, and the European Commission to enforce, full compliance with the Water Framework Directive, as well as the Nature Directives, when new navigation projects and waterway maintenance are developed and implemented;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls upon the commission to assess the possibility of a green certificate (recognition) that results in a viable business case and return of investment for the shippers;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Points out that modular construction of ships such as push barges, provides flexibility, predictability and cost savings; stresses in this regard that standardised ship components, design and development create a good basis that can be used in different ways
Amendment 119 #
6a. Believes that in view of our climate goals, the shipping sector is able to offer more sustainable and future-proof transport; stresses that public authorities should play a connecting and coordinating role in this development phase and engage with all interested stakeholders, including users of inland waterways and the shipbuilding industry; therefore stresses that support for innovation, a European financing plan, the facilitation of certification and permission to sail on alternative fuels are therefore strongly needed;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 b (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions of 5 June 2020 on "EU Waterborne Transport Sector - Future outlook : Towards a carbon-neutral, zero accidents, automated and competitive EU Waterborne Transport Sector",
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Highlights the importance of ports, and their specialised shipyards where the building, conversion and retrofitting of ships take place, in the energy transition; calls therefore on the Commission and Member States to direct adequate funding and investments towards ensuring sufficient capacity and adequate infrastructure in ports to facilitate the fleet renewal and energy transition of the shipping sector;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses that bridge technologies taking into account the specificities of the different fleets are currently being used, such as diesel-electric powertrain configurations or the use of biofuels, while innovation efforts and investments in the deployment at large scale of full zero-emission powertrains using battery electric or fuel cell technologies need to be strengthened;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that all relevant stakeholders, including environmental organisations, are properly consulted in the planning process of inland waterways infrastructure projects; encourages member states to deploy pilot projects with innovative solutions such as overhead contact lines for battery recharging or exchangeable battery containers;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Points in this regard to the long investment cycles and the long useful life of inland waterway vessels.
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Highlights that greening the fleet should focus on reducing other sources of pollution as well, as the pollution of rivers is not limited to CO2 emissions only; therefore, highlights the importance of providing waste discharge facilities in ports as well as promoting the use of innovative anti-fouling paint and advanced hull maintenance technology (e.g. underwater drones);
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the Commission to propose a governance framework for monitoring Rivers Basins pollution, facilitating coordination of European and national measures, investments, and action programmes;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Stresses that the development of alternative energy sources for vessels requires suitable on-shore power supply and refuelling infrastructures;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Stresses the importance of ensuring a sound and crosscutting management of the water resource, which implies administering the hydraulic system, fostering the development of hydroelectricity, guaranteeing the different uses of water and preserving biodiversity; stresses, therefore, that water management shall involve transport, energy, agricultural and industrial stakeholders;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Calls on the Commission to provide a practical guide and toolbox on the possibilities of sustainable fuel options and technologies for inland waterway and short sea ships in order to support ship- owners in their decision-making; highlights that it should focus on inland waterway and short sea ship types given their similar technical characteristics;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection contributes to a cleaner environment and improved safety on board and result in more efficient routing, less congestion in ports and better communication and information exchange between ships, ports and infrastructure;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions of 15 November 2018 on Inland Waterway Transport – “See its potential and promote it!,”1a _________________ 1a Document 15144/18
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection contributes to a cleaner environment and improved safety on board and result in more efficient routing and better communication and information exchange between ships, ports and infrastructure;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection contributes to a cleaner environment and improved safety on board and result in more efficient routing and better communication and information exchange between ships, ports and infrastructure; stresses the need to take into account technical standards in the field of inland navigation (CESNI) and to further harmonise in this regard River Information Services (RIS), which would solve the problems arising from different interpretations of technical standards and the lack of comparable data, and underlines the need to prepare for seamless interoperable data exchange with other modes of transport;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection contributes to a cleaner environment and improved safety on board and result in more efficient routing and better communication and information exchange between ships, ports and infrastructure; stresses the need to further harmonise
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection can contribute
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Highlights the need to further digitalise administrative tools on board, such as registration of crew and recording of working and resting times to become a paperless sector, as well as strengthening monitoring on social and employment conditions; emphasises that the lack of proper rest of workers on-board can pose important safety risks; therefore highlights that reliable, real time, digital controlling capacity to read, store and generate data on working and resting times of workers on board is crucial;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the Commission to ensure a harmonised digital use and acceptance of electronic crew and vessel documents throughout the EU as soon as possible, which ensures improvement of the efficiency and attractiveness of inland waterway transport and its smooth interaction and integration with other transport modes and increases interoperability of data exchange systems in the context of the entire logistics chain;
Amendment 136 #
7a. Stresses the need for swift implementation of the electronic freight transport information (eFTI) regulation, allowing transport operators to share information with enforcement authorities in a swift, easy and digital manner;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Notes that data integration and harmonisation are a key asset management instrument to strengthen the reliability of the mode and therefore enhance mainstreaming the use of the inland waterway mode in supply chains; notes that the data needs to be interconnected with smart infrastructure to allow for efficient planning and communicating with other modes of transportation to facilitate multimodality and synchro-modal systems; notes the potential of integrated data platforms to enhance transparency gains, such as tracking and control as well as efficiency gains, such as route planning and asset management;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Stresses the importance of using space data and services for inland waterway transport services, leading to a safer, more sustainable, efficient and competitive sector; considers that in particular new Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus services should be included in the review of the ITS Directive and other smart mobility legislative initiatives;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 c (new) 7c. Stresses the importance of collecting data on the European logistics system in coordination with relevant stakeholders in preparation for the Combined Transport Directive proposal and other measures leading to more efficient logistics planning and use of physical infrastructure; moreover, calls on the Commission to come up with an intermodal overview on the flow of goods and containers entering Europe as well as the routes the goods follow to their end destination as this could help when drawing up effective modal shift policy;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A (new) -A. whereas the EU waterborne transport sector, including inland waterway transport, is of EU strategic interest for its integrity of supply and for the competitiveness of EU ports; whereas 75% of inland waterway navigation occurs cross-border and coordination is thus essential for the European single market;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport; calls on the Commission in this regard to come up with an EU action plan for multimodal transport data sharing, with the goal of achieving a synchromodal, connected and automated transport system by 2035 at the latest; considers that a dedicated governance structure is needed to continuously and regularly monitor, evaluate and improve in order to use the most updated technologies and innovation;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that multimodal transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport; calls on the Commission in this regard to come up with an EU
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport and to ensure interoperability of data with other modes of transport; calls on the Commission in this regard to come up with an EU action plan for multimodal transport data sharing, with the goal of achieving a synchromodal, connected and automated transport system by 2035 at the latest;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport; calls on the Commission in this
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that multimodal transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport; calls on the Commission in this regard to come up with an EU action plan for multimodal transport infrastructure and data sharing, with the goal of achieving an interoperable, synchromodal, connected and automated transport system by 2035 at the latest;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the importance of
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Points to the need for incentives for the development of intermodal digital port platforms; calls in this regard for a Project of European Added Value, financed by the RRF, for the navigability and multimodal connection of TEN-T inland waterway corridors;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of synchromodal transport in Europe closer; insists therefore on the need for a European Roadmap for Smart and Autonomous Inland Waterway Transport Systems that supports research, the development and successful implementation of smart ships and ports, and digital interoperability; raises in this regard the valued contribution of CESNI standards related to crew, vessels and information technology;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of synchromodal transport in Europe closer; insists therefore on the need for a European Roadmap for Smart and Autonomous Inland Waterway Transport Systems that
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas European countries have a variety of large and smaller navigable waterways and different fleets of inland vessels, which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations on either large or small rivers;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of synchromodal transport in Europe closer; insists therefore on the need for a European Roadmap for Smart and Autonomous Inland Waterway Transport Systems that supports research, the development and successful implementation of smart ships and ports, and digital interoperability; stresses the great potential of inland waterway transport for autonomous waterborne travel;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of synchromodal transport in Europe closer; insists therefore on the need for a European Roadmap for Smart and Autonomous
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Points to the benefits of EU Space services and data differentiators provided by Galileo and Copernicus to enable green, safe and secure navigation of autonomous vessels;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Highlights that safe and secure autonomous navigation requires standardized sharing of information beyond the position of the antenna of the vessels, such as the attitude of vessels, the contour of the hull as well as on modifications of the waterways, in order to manage autonomous operations, to avoid potential collisions between vessels that share the same fairway, and to provide skippers with the latest information about the fairway; points to space solutions as enablers for inland waterway transport and the useful contribution of EU Space assets Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus in this regard;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Boosting the modal shift should be considered as a priority as sea containers are currently not always efficiently transported from a seaport to the hinterland leading to higher costs and longer travel times; calls on the Commission to conduct research and promote the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence in container hinterland transport for an optimal planning and processing of containers;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Recognises the backlog in the sector and therefore calls upon the commission to prioritise digitalisation, harmonisation and quick-wins (becoming a paperless sector) before prioritising a full-on autonomous sector, however, notes that progress in one should not hinder the other;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Highlights that the major share of inland waterway freight passes through European sea ports; stresses the importance of having adequate inland waterway links to and from sea ports and the need to enhance the connectivity between sea and inland ports;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 4 Ports: from transshipment points for fossil fuels to clean energy and circular hubs
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 4 Ports: from transshipment point for fossil fuels to clean energy and circular hub
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 4 Ports
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas European countries have a
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive corridors where possible; it is therefore important for connections to TEN-T corridors to be equipped with the means to distribute alternative fuels; if this is not done, technological inequalities linked to the energy transition in transport might give rise to unfair competition between inland waterway and maritime transport operators, who are the main economic actors using the corridors;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient hinterland connections with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive corridors where possible; supports the increasing cooperation and clustering between sea and inland ports;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections, including trans-shipment facilities with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive rail corridors where possible;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections, in particular with rail infrastructures, with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive corridors where possible;
Amendment 165 #
10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections, including rail infrastructure, with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the role of inland ports as strategic, multimodal nodes in the logistics system; stresses, therefore, that inland ports as well as sea ports should have efficient connections – in particular, rail connections – with a focus on connecting to the TEN-T core and comprehensive corridors where possible;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the importance of sea ports in enabling a modal shift towards inland waterway transport; highlights the need for investments in IWT infrastructure inside sea ports as well as waiting berths outside of sea ports; notes that improving the bundling of inland waterway freight will facilitate a more efficient IWT transport to and from sea ports; considers the need for a close cooperation of all stakeholders of the logistics chain;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Highlights that close cooperation between the different inland ports (e.g. on sustainability), creates further possibilities for cost and operational efficiency improvements and has a positive effect on regional development and employment; considers that projects of a cluster of ports should be given priority with regards to funding;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that inland ports maintain existing rail connections and that Member States prioritise the upgrading of their rail freight network in order to ensure intermodal transport flows between inland waterways and rail;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas European countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels, which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations on either large or small
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels infrastructure should take into a
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure should take
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure should take into account the potential demand and market characteristics of a port; stresses, therefore, that a European rollout strategy of alternative fuels for multimodal use through the TEN-T revision and Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFID) should follow a network approach that leads to an efficiently planned infrastructure, based on the potential market demand characteristics of a port and, where necessary, along water routes; moreover stresses the potential of a flexible infrastructure system, e.g. including mobile generators;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure should take into account the potential demand and market characteristics of a port; stresses, therefore, that a European rollout strategy of alternative fuels for multimodal and industrial use through the TEN-T revision and Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFID) should follow a network approach that leads to an efficiently planned infrastructure, based on the potential market demand characteristics of a port and
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that the deployment of clean alternative fuels infrastructure should take into account the potential demand and market characteristics of a port; stresses, therefore, that a European rollout strategy of alternative fuels for multimodal use through the TEN-T revision and Directive
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen the synergies between the inland waterways infrastructure and the Trans-European Energy Networks, which will facilitate the energy transition of inland shipping and support the development of ports as energy hubs; highlights, in this regard, the need for better integrating inland waterways infrastructure into the European energy grid to facilitate the use of on-shore power supply; also stresses the potential of inland waterways for the transport of alternative fuels;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Notes that onshore power supply (OPS) is an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution at berth and in ports, but has to be deployed in a smart manner where it delivers cost-effective reductions; points out that a minimal time at berth is an important criterion in defining if OPS connectivity is relevant;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Stresses the necessity of building electrical infrastructures across European inland ports in order to be able in the future to welcome vessels with electric power sources and to scale up and upgrade facilities and equipment provided at berth as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls on the Commission to promote the concept of Life Cycle Assessment with the goal to start a dialogue and to encourage inland ports to design integrated management systems for water, energy, waste, construction sites, spatial planning and urban green areas;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Points to the promising role of ports in the circular economy; calls upon the Commission to develop measures supporting circular economy activities in ports, including collection and transport of used materials, waste and recycled products, in order to unlock their potential to become circular hubs;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas European countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels, which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations o
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Emphasises the potential of both sea and inland ports to become circular and clean energy hubs and calls on the Commission to establish a stronger link between its circular economy and inland waterway transport policies in order to unlock this potential;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Stresses the importance to tackle fluidity in ports by ensuring enough berth and waiting area capacity for inland vessels;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Stresses the zero-pollution at berth objective to address air quality in ports and their surrounding areas;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 5 Education and training, protection of workers, safety on board, and research and innovation (R&I)
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 5 Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to modernise inland navigation education and training, focusing on the development of green and digital skills, thereby creating attractive jobs
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to modernise inland navigation education and training, focusing on the development of green and digital skills, continuing education of at least one day a year, and exchange courses with other countries to underscore the deeply international nature of the profession; thereby creating attractive jobs for young people; calls, furthermore, for the proper implementation of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation by Member States by 17 January 2022;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to modernise inland navigation education and training, focusing on the development of green and digital skills, thereby creating attractive jobs for young people; supports, in this regard, the further development of CESNI standards to uphold the necessary skills for crew members on board inland navigation vessels; calls, furthermore, for the proper implementation of Directive
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to modernise inland navigation education and training, focusing on the development of green and digital skills as well as on overcoming language barriers, thereby creating attractive jobs, particularly for young people, with high and harmonised social and safety standards and qualification levels; calls, furthermore, for the proper implementation of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation by Member States by 17 January 2022;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Calls on the Commission to combat social dumping and ensure that to ensure that crew members are not employed through bogus corporate constructions; calls for adequate social security coverage for all workers on board to tackle avoidance of EU social legislation; highlights the need for unambiguous labour and social security law in the IWT sector; stresses the need to strengthen monitoring schemes on social working conditions on board as well as safeguarding social protection and rights for European and third-country crew members;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas European countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels, which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations o
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Underlines that, as the unions representing the inland waterway sector maintain that gender based violence and hostility constitute the main barriers for women's access to the sector, these topics need urgent attention from the Commission and Member States;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses the importance of thorough training for boatmasters and crew to enable them safely to use the increasingly complex technical propulsion and navigation systems on board;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses the need to support the reskilling and upskilling of existing workers for green and digital skills in the transition to a sustainable inland waterway transport sector;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Points out the importance of further cooperation and synergies between the different research and innovation initiatives and institutes, by sharing knowledge, data, know-
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Underlines the importance of guaranteeing good working conditions in inland waterway transport, decent salaries and social security which covers workers wherever their jobs take them; stresses the need to combat bogus posting systems which bypass the existing frameworks and legislation;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Stresses the need to encourage the project development of innovative inland waterway vessels and the corresponding port infrastructure under the Horizon Europe Partnership on zero-emission waterborne transport;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and the Structural and Cohesion Funds, and the need to mobilise them to finance investments in alternative
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and the Structural and Cohesion Funds, and the need to mobilise them to finance investments in alternative fuels and adequate ships and infrastructure; highlights furthermore the importance of using the taxonomy to enable sustainable investments in inland waterway infrastructure;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and the Structural and Cohesion Funds, and the need to mobilise them to finance investments in sustainable alternative fuels and alternative propulsion methods, the modernisation and the resilience of inland waterways, and adequate ships and infrastructure;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to the Commission White Paper of 28 March 2011 entitled ‘A Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system’ (COM(2011)0144),
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas inland waterway transport is an essential pillar in the shift towards multimodal sustainable transport but at the same time faces important challenges; whereas the share of inland waterways in freight movement across the EU is around 6%; whereas further action is urgently needed to achieve the objective of shifting a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road, onto rail and inland waterways; whereas it is crucial in this regard to link new sustainable circular and energy markets to inland waterway transport;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and the Structural and Cohesion Funds, and the need to mobilise them to complete the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks, to finance investments in alternative fuels and propulsion systems, adequate ships and climate-resilient infrastructure;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and the Structural and Cohesion Funds, and the need to mobilise them to finance investments in clean alternative fuels and adequate ships and infrastructure;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. criticises the fact that there has so far been a general lack of strategic vision for waterway systems, at regulatory, administrative and planning level, particularly with regard to infrastructure measures; calls on the Commission to improve coordination in the implementation of the core TEN-T network, taking into account the potential to develop inland waterway freight corridors; stresses the cardinal importance of coordination between Member States during the implementation of corridors, with a view to the establishment of specific and achievable goals and the setting of milestones for the removal of bottlenecks along corridors within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Highlights that the path towards a zero-emission inland waterway sector and the needed energy transition will create a funding gap approaching EUR 10 billion1e, which cannot be financed by the sector alone; moreover, highlights the absence of a business case for private vessel owners to invest in zero-emission propulsion technologies; therefore, stresses the need to mobilise public support and private investments; _________________ 1e DST, “Assessment of technologies in view of zero-emission IWT“, Edition 1, part of the overarching CCNR study “Financing the energy transition towards a zero-emission European IWT sector“, Report No. 2293, p. 95 https://www.ccr- zkr.org/files/documents/EtudesTransEner /Deliverable_RQ_C_Edition_1_Oct2020.p df
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Believes that Member States must in particular seize the RRF as a unique funding opportunity for inland waterways, combining short-term economic recovery effects with the long-term benefits of targeted infrastructure and shipping investments;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Recalls that the energy transition towards zero emission is a technological and financial challenge for the inland navigation sector which needs appropriate support;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that the inland waterway sector consists mostly of SMEs, family businesses and smaller ports, which makes
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that the inland waterway sector consists mostly of SMEs, family businesses and smaller ports, which makes it difficult for them to make expensive investments in order to comply with the goals of the Green Deal; considers, therefore, that the administrative burden and cost for access to funding should be significantly reduced and that these small undertakings should be offered more attractive tax incentives in particular;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that the inland waterway
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the inland waterway transport sector strongly believes that greening the sector is key in view of its long-term competitiveness and in order to enable the sector to play a significant, reliable and credible role in the multimodal shift; whereas a broad reflection on how to finance this green transition is ongoing in the sector1a; whereas the time has come for concrete measures, tools and means to facilitate putting this ambition into practice; _________________ 1aE.g. the study of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine, https://www.ccr-zkr.org/12080000- en.html
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that the inland waterway sector consists mostly of SMEs, family businesses and smaller ports, which makes it difficult for them to make expensive investments in order to comply with the goals of the Green Deal; considers, therefore, that the administrative burden
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European inland waterway fund for greening and digitalisation, including a corridor one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European inland waterway fund, including a one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance and has the possibility to combine projects into a single application, thus increasing the chances for funding; stresses that the fund should
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European sustainable inland waterway fund that includes coherent sustainability and climate resilience criteria, including a one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance and has the possibility to combine projects into a single application, thus increasing the chances for funding; stresses that the fund should be financed through the reserve funds created under Regulation (EU) 546/2014
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European inland waterway fund, covering IWT infrastructure in seaports and including a one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance and has the possibility to combine projects into a single application, thus increasing the chances for funding; stresses that the fund should be financed through the reserve funds created under Regulation (EU) 546/20149 , where possible complemented with national funds and
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 217 #
16a. Stresses that the Fund should focus on ship retrofitting and renewal aiming to improve the energy efficiency of ships and support investments in innovative and energy saving technologies as well as port infrastructure, notably the deployment of alternative fuels, contributing to the objectives of the Green Deal, a green recovery and a more sustainable transport system as a whole;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Commission to mobilise adequate internal Commission resources, including human resources, in order to ensure an effective implementation of the new NAIADES action programme which fits with the ambitious objectives of the European Green Deal and the European Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls upon the Commission to reinforce its internal resources dedicated to inland waterway transport, including human recourses, bringing them in line with the ambitions of the Green Deal, the modal shift and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy for this sector;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas insufficient infrastructure investments have led to a backlog; whereas qualitative infrastructure is the basis and backbone of a successful inland waterway sector; whereas increasing capacity has its limits and focus should equally be on increasing performance and ensuring a 24/7 reliability of the sector;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls upon the Commission to assess the viability of anew European scrapping scheme to facilitate a rapid shift towards zero-emission vessels; stresses the need to address the conditions in which the scrapping takes place and emphasizes that circularity is key;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to monitor carefully third- country investments in European ports as they form part of Europe’s strategic infrastructure as multimodal hubs, key nodes of energy and clusters of industry;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Recalls that the European Investment Bank (EIB) provides funding for attractive capital loans, including the shipbuilding industry; considers, however, that the realisation and the effectiveness of EIB funding depends on its accessibility; therefore, insists on: a) ensuring that the Green Shipping Guarantee Programme of the EIB should also be applicable to smaller transactions including more flexible loan conditions, e.g. taking into account the average ship’s service operational life in the payback period; b) ensuring that the EIB provides both pre-delivery financing and post-delivery financing for shipbuilders, in order to guarantee the implementation and the viability of innovative shipbuilding projects; c) funding of research and innovation programmes for green shipbuilding becoming a priority;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 7 Passenger transport
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 7 Passenger transport
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the recent Commission evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package10 ; highlights in this regard that the expected results of the Urban Mobility Plan (UMP), namely a reduction in CO2 and air pollutant emissions, less congestion and fewer road casualties in urban areas, have not consistently materialised across the EU; calls on the Commission, therefore, to encourage Member States and cities to include, where possible, waterborne city logistics and local freight distribution as well as waterborne public transport, as a safe and effective mode of transport, in their sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP) and to enhance their urban mobility data collection; stresses, furthermore, the need to include waterborne public transport means in digital mobility platforms, such as Mobility as a Service;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the recent Commission evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package10 ; highlights in this regard that the expected results of the Urban Mobility Plan (UMP), namely a reduction in CO2 and air pollutant emissions, less congestion and fewer road casualties in urban areas, have not consistently materialised across the EU; calls on the Commission, therefore, to encourage Member States and cities to include, where possible, waterborne public transport and local freight distribution, as a safe and effective mode of transport, in their sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP) and to enhance their urban mobility data collection; stresses, furthermore, the need to include waterborne public transport means in digital mobility platforms, such as Mobility as a Service; _________________ 10Commission staff working document of 24 February 2021 entitled 'Evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package' (SWD(2021)0047) - https://eur-
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the recent Commission evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package10 ; highlights in this regard that the expected results of the Urban Mobility Plan (UMP), namely a reduction in CO2 and air pollutant emissions, less congestion and fewer road casualties in urban areas, have not consistently materialised across the EU; calls on the Commission, therefore, to encourage Member States and cities to include, where possible, waterborne public transport, as a safe, sustainable and effective mode of transport, in their sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP) and to enhance their urban mobility data collection; stresses, furthermore, the need to include waterborne public transport means in digital mobility platforms, such as Mobility as a Service; _________________ 10Commission staff working document of 24 February 2021 entitled 'Evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package' (SWD(2021)0047) - https://eur- lex.europa.eu/legal- content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021SC00 47
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Highlights the untapped potential of inland waterways in urban areas as confirmed in the Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility; stresses that urban areas become more and more congested and building new road infrastructure is not always cost efficient; calls on the Commission to come up with concrete proposals aiming to increase logistics over our inland waterways - boosting the modal shift;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas inland waterways represent a very small part of freight transport in the EU and accounts for only 5% while road has a 75.3% share and rail 18.7%;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the need to further explore the potential of inland waterways for recreational navigation and other waterfront activities, which would boost growth, create new job opportunities and enhance tourism in the regions concerned;
Amendment 231 #
17a. Calls on the Commission to enhance their urban mobility data collection both on waterborne passenger and freight;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Draws attention to the potential of inland waterways transportation for the last mile in urban green logistics;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Highlights that 2019 figures for passenger transport demand revealed that the European river cruise sector, including day-trip vessels and ferry services, was in a healthy state before the COVID-19 pandemic and came to an almost complete standstill in the first half of 2020 due to the current health situation resulting in a negative economic impact and financial difficulties for companies, and it remains uncertain whether passenger traffic will return to normal in 20211f; therefore calls on the Commission to include inland waterway tourism in its upcoming European Agenda of Tourism 2050 in order to facilitate a business case for a sustainable, innovative and resilient recovery of river tourism, taking into account the economic impacts of river tourism on port regions in terms of added value, employment creation and port revenues; _________________ 1f https://inland-navigation- market.org/chapitre/8-outlook/?lang=en
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Invites the Commission to include waterborne transport in its sustainable and smart mobility strategy goal to use inland waterways better in cities and link it up, possibly via cargo bike end-delivery, with the increasing demand for sustainable logistics in increasingly congested urban areas; stresses, furthermore, the need to include waterborne public transport means in digital mobility platforms, such as Mobility as a Service and also freight delivery apps;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17c. Calls on the Member States to accept the international Certificate for the Operation of a Pleasure Craft by adopting Resolution 40 of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee, in order to allow the cross-border recognition of licences and to facilitate recreational navigation within Europe;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas, the total share of cross- border freight by our inland waterways is 54% on the Rhine-Alpine corridor, 35% on the North Sea-Mediterranean corridor and even 38% on the North Sea-Baltic corridor and whereas it is important to advance the completion of the TEN-T inland waterways core network as well the connection to the comprehensive network;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the European waterway traffic relies on seamless and smooth cross-border connections, making the completion of the TEN-T core networks by 2030 of utmost importance;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the further development of the inland waterway sector is a cornerstone to building a smart, sustainable and competitive European transport network;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas the inland waterways, as one of the most environmentally-friendly modes of transport with a largely untapped further potential of transporting large amounts of goods across the European Union, can play a fundamental role in meeting the EU’s climate objectives;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A c (new) Ac. whereas a current modal share of 6% is far too little and a sharp increase in the modal share of inland waterway transport is needed to reduce road congestion, enhance safety, reduce emissions and lead to a more sustainable transport system as a whole;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A c (new) Ac. whereas the modal shift objectives of the 2011 White Paper on transport1c have not been reached; _________________ 1c28.03.2011 White Paper Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area - Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) – having regard to the Court of Auditors’ special report no 1/2015: Inland Waterway Transport in Europe: no significant improvements in modal share and navigability conditions since 2001
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A c (new) Ac. whereas the White Paper ‘Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area’ highlighted already in 2011 that the modal share of inland waterways in Europe needs to be increased and that insufficient progress has been achieved since then;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A d (new) Ad. whereas contrary to many congested roads, European inland waterways dispose of free capacity, offering a significant modal shift potential; whereas the current navigability of the European waterways is patchy and the modal shift is hindered by missing links and poor reliability of free- flowing inland waterways;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas an important share of EU inland waterway freight is seaport related; whereas both sea and inland ports play an important role as multimodal
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas ports play an important role as multimodal connecting points offering other modes of transport that can take over freight loads temporarily, and whereas it is therefore important that sea and inland ports have good connections with the hinterland; notes that inland ports should become energy hubs for sustainable alternative fuels from renewable sources;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas ports play an important role as multimodal connecting points offering other modes of transport that can take over freight loads
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas drought and climate change are among the major problems for European inland waterway transport. In several European regions, inland waterway transport was hard hit by the long drought period in 2018 with extremely low water levels; whereas the consequences were devastating for the Rhine and its tributaries, the Upper and Middle Danube and the Upper and Middle Elbe; whereas in Germany, this led to a decline of EUR 5 billion in industrial production; whereas furthermore, in Northern Europe, the inland water areas are frozen during the most severe winter months and the traffic season has to be stopped;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas a major share of EU inland waterway freight is related to sea ports; whereas enhancing hinterland transport by inland waterways as well as the connectivity between sea and inland ports is hence of great importance;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas a major share of EU inland waterway freight is related to sea ports; whereas enhancing hinterland transport by inland waterways as well as the connectivity between sea and inland ports is hence of great importance;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas the modal shift from road to inland waterways not only concerns freight but also passenger transport - notably in urban areas. As 50% of the EU population lives close to the sea and along rivers, inland waterway passenger transport offers an environmentally friendly alternative in terms of both energy consumption and noise emissions. It also contributes to decongesting overloaded road networks and provides an alternative for road infrastructure expansion in densely populated areas;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas river cruises, day trip vessels, ferries, water taxis and water shuttles should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the upcoming 2021 revision of the Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure3
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas river cruises, ferries, day trip vessels, water taxis and water shuttles play an important role for tourism in Europe and should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers, lakes and canals, which would also make urban mobility more sustainable and effective;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas river cruises, ferries, water taxis and water shuttles should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas river cruises, ferries, water taxis and water shuttles should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas river cruises, ferries, water taxis and water shuttles should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers, lakes and canals, which would make urban mobility more sustainable and effective;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the modernisation of the inland waterway fleet and its adaptation to reflect technical progress would be needed in order to further improve the environmental performance of the vessels towards the stated EU zero emission goal, developing inter alia River Adapted Ships for Sustainable Inland Navigation (RASSIN) and other already mature sustainable solutions, and thereby ensuring the competitive advantage of inland waterway transport;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas, for the same level of energy expenditure, an inland waterway vessel can carry 1 tonne of cargo almost four times as far as a lorry and, owing to its vast cargo capacity, can carry the equivalent of hundreds of articulated lorries;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas inland waterway transport could play an important role for maritime transport in terms of digitalisation development and creating scale regarding zero-emission propulsion solutions (e.g. electrification as well as hydrogen);
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas inland waterway freight transport together with rail transport plays a crucial role to attain the ambitioned Green Deal’s freight modal shift; whereas the two modes in supply chains should be mainstreamed and made more accessible;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the energy transition is also a challenge for the inland navigation sector despite inland waterways being one of the most environmentally-friendly modes of transport;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas the procedures to obtain a certificate for a hydrogen vessel are still very lengthy. In addition, for a series of hydrogen vessels (with exactly the same technical characteristics), applications have to be submitted for every single vessel separately. This kind of administrative burden discourages private investments and therefore slows down the technological progress and thus the improvement of cost-efficiency;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) – having regard to Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 on EU guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network 1a, _________________ 1a OJ L 348, 20.12.2013
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. whereas the role of contractors in the entire supply chain is important to take into account in order to improve the business case for sustainable investments in the inland waterway transport sector;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C d (new) Cd. whereas zero emission technologies are not yet viable at scale in the inland waterway transport sector due to poor technical maturity, lack of infrastructures and competitive prices;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C e (new) Ce. whereas the inland waterway transport sector ensured the continued distribution of essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with certain sectors even experiencing peaks in their traffic, thus proving its flexibility and resilience;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative on green and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as NAIADES, which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector
Amendment 54 #
1. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative on green and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as NAIADES, which should
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative on green, efficient and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as NAIADES, which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector, as well as other transport sectors, and in particular rail, to work together towards a sustainable future, while supporting the competitiveness of the sector as a whole;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative on green and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as NAIADES, which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector, as well as other transport sectors, and in particular rail, to work together towards a sustainable future, while supporting the competitiveness of the sector as a whole; emphasises that inland waterways offer an excellent transport mode for commodities stemming from new circular economy markets and that a coordination of transport, environmental and industrial policies is key to seize these opportunities;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the Commission to present proposals for a governance and regulatory framework in line with the next NAIADES action programme, providing European harmonisation and standardisation for quality navigability, vessels and qualification of crews; this framework should facilitate the coordination of investments, action programmes and the various bodies involved in inland waterway transport development, including the Member States’ administrations, EU agencies, TEN-T coordinators, River Commissions, and standardization committees;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Reminds the Commission and all stakeholders to remember and reinforce their commitment to the modal shift targets in the goals of the 2011 White Paper that called for a 30% increase of rail and inland waterway traffic by 2030 and 50% by 2050 and calls for urgent action to achieve these targets and reap the benefits that waterborne transport can bring to modal shift; furthermore, call on the Commission to support the uptake of best practice on integrating inland waterway transport services into multimodal logistics chains;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the Commission’s intention in the Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility to shift more goods from road to inland waterways and short sea shipping; stresses however the high untapped potential and manoeuvre for inland waterway transport to grow; therefore calls on the Commission to show more ambition by putting the modal shift goals for inland waterway transport on the same level as rail (i.e. a raise of 50% by 2030 and a twofold increase by 2050);
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the planned revision of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (TEN-T regulation),
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notes that the European Green Deal will guide almost all industrial sectors through a sustainable and circular transformation; notes that increased transport volumes and a modal shift will increase the share of inland waterways transport; highlights that coordinating industrial and transport policies in this perspective will contribute to meet the Green Deal goal of increasing the share of transport by inland waterways;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Criticises the fact that, so far, there has been no significant increase in the modal share of freight transport by inland waterways; calls on the Commission and the Member States to give priority to inland waterway projects involving the corridors, rivers or river segments which offer the most substantial and most immediate benefits for the improvement of inland waterway transport;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses that regional and (inter-) urban freight transport and logistics by inland waterways should be encouraged in countries and regions where this could become a valuable alternative in order to accomplish the much needed modal shift; in this regard, stresses that investments are needed in more flexible and innovative ship designs and in the greening of the existing inland waterway transport fleet in order to become a serious competitive alternative to road transport;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in updating
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more and regular investment in updating
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in updating river and canal infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key in making inland waterways a sustainable and competitive alternative to road transport, while respecting the applicable environmental law;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in updating and extending river and canal infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key, while respecting the
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the planned revision of Council Directive 92/106/EEC of 7 December1992 on the establishment of common rules for certain types of combined transport of goods between Member States,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that more investment in updating river and canal infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key, while respecting the applicable environmental law; highlights the need to improve the management and monitoring of major ongoing projects, some of which – such as the Seine-Nord Europe Canal – are so behind schedule that their viability and long-term competitiveness are at risk, which would benefit other means of transport, the main stakeholders in which are frequently foreign companies;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. notes with concern that much of Europe's river infrastructure was built in the post-war period and is often too dated to accommodate larger, newer vessels; notes that the Member States believe that EUR 13 billion would be needed just to clear bottlenecks by 2030; Stresses that more investment in updating river and canal infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges, the width and depth of canals, and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key, while respecting the
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Urges, in this regard, the Member States to fully respect their obligation to complete the TEN-T core inland waterway network by 2030, and the Commission and the TEN-T Coordinators to strengthen their oversight in this regard, eliminating the missing links and allowing for quality physical and digital infrastructure; points particularly to the need for increased investments in adequate multimodal infrastructure in ports, such as seamless rail connections and terminals, in order to facilitate competitive multimodal transport in Europe;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Considers it necessary to pay a close attention to the transnational E40 inland waterway project aimed to link the Baltic Sea and Black Sea through a 2,000 km-long navigable connection via Poland, Belarus and Ukraine, as it’s development includes dredging of the Pripyat River in the Chernobyl exclusion zone exposed to radioactive contaminants of devastating effect on people, the global carbon balance and on nature; calls for a comprehensive environmental assessment of the E40 inland waterway project;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Considers it important to recognise the unused potential of the smaller waterways to enhance direct competition with the road transport mode, where a detailed and comprehensive (fine-meshed) network needs to be kept up-to-date and navigable in its entirety; calls upon the Commission not to prioritise the large waterways only but include smaller waterways in the digital transition;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Highlights that inland waterway transport and port infrastructure need, as a highest priority, to take account of the biodiversity concerns and sustainable water management of rivers, whilst safeguarding the river eco-system all along the entire river, from source to delta;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that all relevant stakeholders, including environmental organisations, are engaged in the planning process for new navigation projects and maintenance measures to reach commonly accepted solutions;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the importance of improving the hinterland connections of inland ports with rail networks and of increasing their storage capacity in order to enhance supply chain performance;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Notes that whilst dangerous goods transport benefits from the relative safety of inland waterway transport, biodiversity concerns must take priority over inland navigation and energy production; considers that concerns arising from the impact of thermal energy power plants along riverbanks should be addressed;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to better take into account that it is often families with children on board who are operating in the inland waterway sector and to invest in adequate and regular facilities along the waterway routes in order to allow for decent en route living conditions;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the Council Conclusions of 5 June 2020 on "EU Waterborne Transport Sector - Future outlook: Towards a carbon-neutral, zero accidents, automated and competitive EU Waterborne Transport Sector",
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Underlines the significant potential of rehabilitating connecting waterways and canals, in particular in regions that have suffered from decades of insufficient investments in inland waterways infrastructure;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that waterway transport needs a reliable, safe and climate-resilient infrastructure network but considers that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low water levels
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low water levels
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low and high water levels as a result of climate change; deplores, however, that the problems of the inland waterway sector, caused by the low water levels, have not been taken duly into account; believes that Member States' action plans to combat low water levels and a coordination thereof are a necessary tool;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low water levels as a result of climate change; deplores, however, that the problems of the inland waterway sector, caused by the low water levels, have not been taken duly into account; also deplores the fact that the EU’s clean transport policy puts pressure on stakeholders and infrastructure to undertake a modal shift, which essentially satisfies only environmental objectives rather than the aim of safeguarding national markets and creating jobs in the inland navigation sector;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Points, in this regard, to the relevance of integrating the use of space data and services such as provided by Galileo and Copernicus;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission, Member States' public authorities and stakeholders to cooperate, in order to take the necessary measures to ensure a climate resilient, future proof, year-around and flexible inland waterway infrastructure taking into account aspects and possibilities of multimodality; considers that national and international authorities managing inland waterways should be fully mobilised in the adoption and implementation of any measure aimed to tackle extreme climate conditions in order to enable year round navigation;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions of 5 June 2020 on “EU Waterborne Transport Sector – Future outlook: Towards a carbon-neutral, zero accidents, automated and competitive EU Waterborne Transport Sector”1b, _________________ 1b Document 7976/20
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that - in order to strengthen inland waterway transport - a dual-layer network approach, by complementing the existing core network of inland waterways with a comprehensive network of inland waterways, should be introduced; points out that navigable waterways connected to sea ports, which do not have class IV status but have the potential to reduce negative environmental externalities, including road congestion, should be considered for the comprehensive network;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses the need to extend the TEN-T network to cover new inland waterways sections by core and comprehensive network in order to establish new multi-modal transport hubs; this should be taken into account during the TEN-T revision;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Underscores furthermore that investments in inland waterway transport infrastructure in and around seaports are of paramount importance; considers that a close cooperation between all stakeholders of the logistics value chain is necessary;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses the potential of inland waterways for transporting dangerous goods and waste, which requires investments in adequate and safe infrastructures and vessels as well as a skilled workforce;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance
Amendment 95 #
4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for inland shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out, in this regard, th
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for inland waterway shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out, in this regard, th
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of sustainable alternative fuels and alternative propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality;
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