CONNECTing North Sea Region’s TEN-T nodes - Support intermodality growth in the North Sea Region through smart efficiency enhancements

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB North Sea

Date of latest update: 2024-09-18

Description

Description (EN):

The North Sea Region is one of the main logistics zones in Europe. The largest seaports as well as many intermodal transport nodes are located in the region. Those intermodal nodes are outstanding for the transport of goods to and from the supply and demand markets. To increase the attractiveness of a location and its market potential, efficient, smart, and eco-friendly transport networks are needed. The intermodality should enable a concentration of transnational traffic and long-distance flows, and as a result of their integration, provide for a highly resource-efficient infrastructure use. Currently, the Trans-European Network-Transport (TEN-T) policy is putting a strong focus on the development of the Core Network, the major transport axes across Europe. However, the trade and business network does not only depend on its major nodes but also on its hinterland. To raise the efficiency of transport flows in a holistic approach, the project included both major and remoter transportation nodes.

Achievements (EN):

Following baseline investigations on bottlenecks in the intermodal network, North Sea CONNECT developed and tested new solutions in pilot projects. Across its pilots, North Sea Connect resulted in 25% cost savings through shifting to more sustainable modes. Smart digital tools to foster intermodality are another strong legacy from the project. The solutions developed in the project's pilot are ready to be rolled out to other ports. Smart City Port Distribution in Brussels: The Port of Brussels conducted this successful pilot. This initiative tackled challenges related to the efficient transport of goods between seaports and their hinterland as well as the mobility of goods within urban areas. Brussels, a significant consumer of construction materials, faces congestion and logistics issues in transporting goods within the city. The pilot aimed to enhance waterway transport connections between North Sea ports and their hinterland, reducing reliance on trucks and alleviating congestion. Additionally, an expansion of the Construction Consolidation Centre (CCC) using the Antwerp-Brussels-Charleroi Canal was explored to optimize the supply chain for construction materials and the last-mile delivery process, promoting the use of waterways. The pilot proved the feasibility of the CCC in connection with barge transportation, both technically and economically. The pilot created a modal shift from road to railway and waterways by 15% within the project period alone. Hamburg pilot: transPORT rail The Hamburg Port Authority expanded its Rail Port Community System, "transPORT rail" (tPr), by introducing a new module for managing time windows. This module assists intermodal rail terminals and stakeholders involved in slot and loading time window management. Collaboration among railway undertakings, shunting service providers, infrastructure managers, and intermodal terminals is crucial for enhancing rail transportation efficiency, especially regarding loading time scheduling. This collaboration is not limited to planning but extends into the operational phase, ensuring continuous monitoring and adjustment of transport development. Future cooperation for transferring the system to other project partners is envisaged. Additional solutions were developed and tested: The Port of Oostende and VIVES have demonstrated the benefits of digital technology, specifically digital twins, in analysing port activities for autonomous operations. This digitization allowed for cost-effective goods handling, upscaling in- and output with the same staff, and autonomous freight transport. It also facilitated traffic analysis and identified areas for improvement within the port. Business Vordingborg has explored the potential of the Danish Hinterland, considering the Fehmarnbelt fixed link and the TEN-T network. Anticipated increased transport flows from Germany to Denmark and reduced travel times. Consideration was given to combining rail/road traffic from the Fehmarnbelt fixed link with inland waterway transport, although the latter presented greater challenges requiring further exploration. Scottish Partners have investigated inland waterway transport and the connectivity of remote areas within the TEN-T network. Despite Brexit and regulatory challenges, the UK government committed to supporting mode shift and waterborne freight until 2025, aligning with net-zero targets.

Website: https://northsearegion.eu/north-sea-connect

Thematic information

Multimodal transport Improving transport connections

Specific Objective: Develop demonstrations of innovative and/or improved transport and logistics solutions with potential to move large volumes of freight away from long-distance road transportation

Thematic Objective: (07) promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures by:

Investment Priority: (07c) developing and improving environmentally-friendly (including low-noise) and low-carbon transport systems, including inland waterways and maritime transport, ports, multimodal links and airport infrastructure, in order to promote sustainable regional and local mobility

Partners (13)

Lead Partner: Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V.

Address: Pickhuben 6, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Legal status: private

Website: https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/en/

Total budget: EUR 776 450.00

ERDF budget: EUR 388 225.00

Canal & River Trust

Name: Canal & River Trust

Address: Fearns Wharf, Neptune Street,, LS9 8PB Leeds, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk

Die Senatorin für Wissenschaft und Häfen

Name: Die Senatorin für Wissenschaft und Häfen

Address: Zweite Schlachtpforte 3, 28195 Bremen, Germany

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.wirtschaft.bremen.de

Total budget: EUR 73 874.00

ERDF budget: EUR 36 937.00

Hamburg Port Authority

Name: Hamburg Port Authority

Address: Neuer Wandrahm 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.hamburg-port-authority.de

Total budget: EUR 322 500.00

ERDF budget: EUR 161 250.00

Hamburgisches WeltWirtschaftsInstitut gemeinnützige GmbH - HWWI

Name: Hamburgisches WeltWirtschaftsInstitut gemeinnützige GmbH - HWWI

Address: Oberhafenstraße 1, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.hwwi.org

Haven Oostende

Name: Haven Oostende

Address: Slijkensesteenweg 2, 8400 Oostende, Belgium

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.portofoostende.be

Total budget: EUR 482 375.00

ERDF budget: EUR 241 187.00

Haven van Brussel/Port de Bruxelles

Name: Haven van Brussel/Port de Bruxelles

Address: Redersplein 6, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.port.brussels

Total budget: EUR 459 698.00

ERDF budget: EUR 229 849.00

Hogeschool VIVES

Name: Hogeschool VIVES

Address: Doorniksesteenweg 145, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium

Legal status: public

Website: http://vives.be

Total budget: EUR 408 161.00

ERDF budget: EUR 204 080.00

South East of Scotland Transport Partnership

Name: South East of Scotland Transport Partnership

Address: Area 3D Bridge, Victoria Quay, EH6 6QQ Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.sestran.gov.uk

Total budget: EUR 171 248.00

ERDF budget: EUR 85 624.00

SSPA Sweden AB

Name: SSPA Sweden AB

Address: Chalmers Tvärgata 10, Box 24001, SE-400 22 Göteborg, Sweden

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.sspa.se

Total budget: EUR 408 884.00

ERDF budget: EUR 204 442.00

Technische Universiteit Delft

Name: Technische Universiteit Delft

Address: Julianalaan 134, 2628 BL Delft, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.tudelft.nl/en

University Of Plymouth

Name: University Of Plymouth

Address: Plymouth Business School, Cookworthy Building University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, PL4 8AA Plymouth, United Kingdom

Legal status: public

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

Total budget: EUR 157 792.00

ERDF budget: EUR 78 896.00

Vordingborg Erhverv A/S

Name: Vordingborg Erhverv A/S

Address: Rådhustorvet 4F, 4760 Vordingborg, Denmark

Legal status: private

Website: http://www.vordingborgerhverv.dk

Total budget: EUR 404 925.00

ERDF budget: EUR 202 462.00

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Port of Hamburg Marketing Reg. Assoc.

CONNECTing North Sea Region’s TEN-T nodes - Support intermodality growth in the North Sea Region through smart efficiency enhancements

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Canal & River Trust

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The Ministry for Science and Ports

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Hamburg Port Authority

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Hamburg Institute of International Economics

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Ostend Harbour

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Port of Brussels

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VIVES University of Applied Sciences

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South East of Scotland Transport Partnership

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SSPA Sweden AB

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Delft University of Technology

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University Of Plymouth

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Business Vordingborg

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Project name (EN): CONNECTing North Sea Region’s TEN-T nodes - Support intermodality growth in the North Sea Region through smart efficiency enhancements

Project acronym: North Sea CONNECT

Project start date: 2019-10-01

Project end date: 2023-03-31

Project status: closed

Relevant precedent projects:

TIGER, Horizon 2020

Relevant subsequent projects:

Blue Supply Chains
Green Supply Chains

Relevant linked projects:

DreamIt 2.0, SSPA Maritme Center
DUAL Ports
NON STOP
ISHY
SMART TRACK 4 WATERWAY
CCP1

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 3 665 907.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 832 952.00

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ERDF: Amount, .

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG VB North Sea

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2023-02-14

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

73 / 73 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

871 / 871 (100%)

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Information provided by the Programme. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.northsearegion.eu/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-09-20 and 2023-01-12.

The financial data featured in keep.eu for this programme, it's projects and its partners is not exact and should be taken as a reference only.

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