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Turkey Figure 13: Corruption index 2011 Source: Corruption perception index 2011 Freight and Logistics Advancement in Central/South- East Europe - Validation of trade and transport processes, Implementation of improvement actions, Application of coordinated structures Kazakhstan Uzbekistan T1 infrastructure bottlenecks, customs clearance and trade barriers Evaluation B: The customs formalities within the region can be seen as threat, due to a lot of administrative work which cause extra costs for intermodal transports. As mentioned missing terminals is one of the main obstacles for intermodal transports. The missing of special equipment causes problems for a high performance for such transports. Trade barriers cause bad access to new potential trade partners for Central Europe and the whole <strong>FLAVIA</strong> corridor. T2 inefficient and non-appropriate institutional structures Evaluation B: Due to structural problems insufficient procedures are given. This is again due to the missing transfer of Know-How. The modernization of the institutional structures is not pushed in the appropriate way. T3 Exchange rate risks Evaluation B: The impact of foreign exchange rate uncertainty (fluctuations) and the corresponding costs (converting the home currency into numerous other currencies) hinder intermodal cross-border solutions to be competitive, projectable and transparent. T4 Tremendous and rapidly growing freight transport volumes especially on the road including the negative external effects (CO2 etc.) Evaluation B: The current development of the freight transport between the countries and the whole continents is characterized by impetuous growth. In these conditions, the efficiency of transports within the international directions becomes one of the main problems and renders strong influence on the further development of transport routes to and from the regions. - 26 -
6 Conclusions Freight and Logistics Advancement in Central/South- East Europe - Validation of trade and transport processes, Implementation of improvement actions, Application of coordinated structures 6.1.1 Summary – strengths Doubtless the huge natural deposits of strategic important resources is one the main strengths of the TRACECA region. Oil, gas and rare minerals like gold and seldom earths are and will be highly demanded by the global economy. The expansion of the transport connections between Europe and Central Asia bases on good pre-conditions. Both regions are accessible by trimodal links. Main linking point is the Black Sea with its operating (rail) ferry lines. The existing ports along the coast are already equipped with modern transshipment facilities. Foreign logistics providers already take a share at the operation of the ports. The port in Odessa is operated by a German daughter company of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen and Logistik). A share of the port of Constanta is operated by DP World (Dubai Ports World). The Dutch company APM Terminals operates the port of Poti. This proves the raising relevance of the corridor for European and non-European logistics provider. The Black Sea as linking point between the <strong>FLAVIA</strong> corridor and TRACECA possesses a strategic role. This comprises mainly the ports, the ferry links between each other and the seaport hinterland accessibility. The interdependencies between TRACECA and the EU have reached a relatively high level yet. The European countries purchase goods from TRACECA. Furthermore various technical aid programs and projects were initiated and carried out by EuropeAid a section of the EC initiative. 6.1.2 Summary – weaknesses The liberalisation process for a common policy between the TRACECA countries and its trading partner is necessary to guarantee substantial growth of bilateral trade. Actually big obstacles exist as there are complicated economic and organisational structures. This causes a lack of transport infrastructure and creates physical barriers. The current level of education, especially in the fields of logistics is one of the most hindering obstacles for these countries. Crossing border processes harm the current trade within the region. The facilitation of processes and documents is a problem. Further, interoperability, quality or reliability assurance and the lack of integrated information and communication systems are topics which hinder intermodal solutions. Waiting times and costs for crossing the borders between these countries are the consequences. Antiqued infrastructure is assessed as main obstacle. There are missing intermodal facilities like container equipment at ports and inland terminals. A high number of insufficient terminals with missing specialized equipment and the lack of modern logistics and information systems is given. This causes infrastructural bottlenecks for the region. - 27 -
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