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Transport gateways in the all-island context Transport Ireland Conference Paul Sweetman IBEC Transport Executive 14 May 2008 Presentation overview www.ibec.ie Economic context – Importance of transport gateways – Role gateways play Ports and airports – Issues – Actions National Spatial Strategy Gateways www.ibec.ie Shaping Our Future: Regional Development to 2025 www.ibec.ie Economic context of gateways www.ibec.ie Movement of people and goods is paramount Inadequate infrastructure can undermine competitiveness: – – – – – 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 www.ibec.ie Export of goods as a percentage of GDP, Source Forfas 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Importance of transport gateways www.ibec.ie 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 www.ibec.ie 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 www.ibec.ie Source: NCC Ireland’s share of world trade (%), 2000-2006 www.ibec.ie Source: NCC Global perception of island’s infrastructure www.ibec.ie Source: WEF, NCC European perception of island’s infrastructure www.ibec.ie Source: ECI, NCC Gateway developments: Ports www.ibec.ie Goods through ports: – Bulk shipping – Unitised goods – Higher value unitised goods 99% by volume 2020: upwards of 70 million tonnes Port gateways www.ibec.ie Key issues: – Capacity – Connectivity – Ports policy Ports policy and capacity www.ibec.ie Clarity regarding vision for ports Lead in time of investment Significant development plans Expedite administrative process for developments Port connectivity www.ibec.ie Water-side connectivity – Larger vessels, deeper ports Land-side development – Road connectivity Congestion – Movement of goods and people: equal priority Other issues www.ibec.ie 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 www.ibec.ie 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 www.ibec.ie 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 www.ibec.ie Aviation fuel costs EU ETS & aviation Low cost airlines – fast turnaround Restrictive curfews Opportunity: intercontinental freight transport hubs www.ibec.ie Breakdown of aircraft movements, 1990-2006 (Ireland) Source: SEI Increase in passenger numbers, 1990 – 2006 www.ibec.ie Source: SEI Conclusions www.ibec.ie Transport gateways key to regional, national and all island economy Complete/accelerate current development plans Address current issues outlined for ports and airports