Strategies for goods transport in Skåne

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1 Strategies for goods transport in Skåne Abridged version Final Draft, April 16, 2004

2 Contents Skåne the gateway to northern Europe... 3 Introduction... 4 Working process... 6 Development objectives... 7 Transport in Skåne today and tomorrow... 8 Vision Sub-objectives and strategies Designated strategic routes Proposals for eight measures to be started soon Consequences Further reading Contacts This is a translation of the abridged version of Strategier för godstransporter i Skåne more information can be found in the original document (only available in Swedish). 2

3 Skåne the gateway to northern Europe Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden and close to continental Europe. The population of Skåne is increasing. Today there are just over one million people in Skåne and that makes up around 13% of the 9 million inhabitants of Sweden. In only the last few years, opportunities for Skåne's development have changed radically with the construction of the Öresund Bridge which connects Skåne with Copenhagen, and through Sweden's membership in the European Union. The opening of borders to the east and the recent expansion of the EU in the same direction create new opportunities for Skåne which now has a key position in the southern Baltic Sea area. Enhanced self-governing since 1999 Since 1999 Skåne has been participating in a trial to increase autonomy with regard to regional development work. Overall responsibility has been transferred to a new, regional body: Region Skåne. Decisions previously taken nationally can now be taken at a regional level by Region Skåne s elected representatives. The specific contribution of Region Skåne is to establish positive conditions for the business community, as well as outstanding public transportation and infrastructures. These factors will contribute to development in Skåne, together with an efficient social service and care sector, excellent recreational opportunities and a wide range of culture and education. Region Skåne collaborates closely with other organisations and authorities, among them the 33 municipalities of Skåne, the County Administrative Board and universities/centres for higher education. The interregional cooperation with other regions around the southern Baltic Sea is steadily growing. 3

4 Introduction Vision: We want to develop the green goods transport region Skåne Transport is a means of obtaining benefits for people, companies, public services etc as well as achieving various objectives in society. Why is a common strategy for goods transport necessary in Skåne? Here are the principal reasons: Skåne s geographical position. Skåne occupies a strategic position both nationally and internationally. Changes in the world picture. In 2004 several of the countries neighbouring on Skåne around the Baltic are to become members of the EU. This changes the premises that affect the transport patterns of the area. Transport has an impact on the environment. Transport is a source of conflict because of environmental and safety reasons. Transport creates large quantities of pollution that affect the air, soil and water. Noise is another problem and the transport infrastructure also takes up large areas of ground with a negative effect on the natural and cultural environments as a result. Transport in and through Skåne is increasing. Solving our transport requirements in a long-term, sustainable way requires greater collaboration than exists today in order to develop and improve the competitiveness of environmentally adapted transport. Transport is an essential part of the national economy. Continued growth with high demands for environmental consideration is needed to develop Skåne and secure jobs, welfare etc. The routes used by goods transport are determined to a large extent by market forces. With carefully prepared and chosen routes, we can together affect the development of future goods transport in Skåne. If we do not act the transport situation in Skåne will to large degree be a result of decisions taken outside Skåne. Legislation, restrictions, market forces and the consequences of the actions of neighbouring regions affect therefore to an even greater degree the flow of goods in Skåne New reports, proposals, joint projects etc are continually being prepared that are of vital significance for goods transport in Skåne. Initiatives are being taken at all levels from local authorities and trade & industry in Skåne to the EU in Brussels that affect the overall picture. A current example is the national and regional plans for road, rail and other transport infrastructure. The government has recently determined the financial framework for future 4

5 road and rail investments in Skåne from 2004 to 2015 a decision to make major investments in the railways that agrees well with the development of the green goods transport region Skåne. The joint strategy for Skåne presented in this document aims to clarify: a common approach among players in Skåne to the development of the goods transport system in the region. an agreed strategy for continuing the work of obtaining more detailed information, clarifying the approach, developing cooperation with surrounding regions, developing planning, improving discussions etc. the creation of a better common view of how the demands of rail traffic for improved railways in the southwestern part of the region can be reconciled with the demands of the local authorities and residents concerned for safety, security and a good environment. 5

6 Working process This goods strategy has been devised at the request of Region Skåne. The aim has been to, through discussion and participation, create a strategy that can be a support and tool in both the long-term strategic work as well as more practical questions. This strategy has taken shape in close cooperation between Region Skåne, the County Administrative Board in Skåne, the National Rail Administration, the National Road Administration and the municipalities in the region. The work has been carried out under the leadership of a special investigator who is independent of the main players concerned. The question has been dealt with in the four working committees manned by council employees that represent the various parts of Skåne within the framework of the work with the regional transport infrastructure plan. The municipalities have had the opportunity to submit their informal views in writing, and many have done so. The boards of SSSV, NOSAM, SÖSK and Skåne Nordost, the committees for cooperation between the municipalities, have been informed and verbally submitted their opinions during the autumn of A seminar was held in December 2003 with representatives of trade & industry where future developments within goods transport were discussed. Discussions have also been held with the managements of the ports in Helsingborg, Malmö, Trelleborg, Ystad and Åhus. The National Maritime Administration, the Board of Civil Aviation and the Regional Goods Transport Council have also participated. This final draft of the goods strategy has been discussed by the regional development committee of Region Skåne on 18 March The aim is to adopt the strategy later during 2004, after it has been circulated for comments and then adjusted. Working group Richard Montgomery, formerly Road Director of the National Road Administration, has been the special investigator and leader of the work commissioned by Region Skåne. He has been assisted by a working group consisting of Benny Nilsson, the National Road Administration, Karin Nilsson, the National Rail Administration, Christer Jarnlo, the County Administrative Board, Björn-Åke Zetterberg, the National Maritime Administration, Stig Gustavsson, Municipality of Lund, Helen Mårtenson, Municipality of Helsingborg, Klas Nydahl, Municipality of Malmö, Göran Sewring, Region Skåne and Mats Petersson, Region Skåne. 6

7 Development objectives There are several objectives from the various authorities and interested parties that affect how Skåne and transport in the region will develop in the future. The transport policy objective of the Swedish parliament The overall transport policy objective is to ensure that citizens and businesses in all parts of the country are provided with transport that is efficient in terms of the economy as a whole and sustainable in the long term. The overall transport policy objective is broken down into six sub-goals: An accessible transport system High transport quality standards Safe transport A good environment Favourable regional development A transport system that is managed by and serves the interests of women and men equally The Power of Skåne The four overriding objectives of the joint development programme, The Power of Skåne, deal with transport in a number of ways: Growth. An efficient transport system provides companies in Skåne with a good transport service thus creating good competitive conditions. Ports and transport companies are directly dependent on how transport is organised and how transport develops. Attraction. An efficient transport system and the necessary skills in transport and logistics make the region attractive for both new and existing companies to invest in developments. It is also important to be able to offer a good environment, recreational opportunities, high standard of living accommodation, safety and security. Sustainability. The long-term development of the impact on the environment, management of natural resources, safety and care of the countryside and the cultural heritage have to be mastered to achieve sustainability. Balance. Good communications between all parts of the region both for people and goods are important for balanced development and to ensure that the structure of Skåne with its dispersed urban centres can be maintained and developed. The new conditions that will apply when the countries east and south of Skåne become members of the EU provide new and interesting opportunities. National and regional environmental objectives Parliament has adopted fifteen national environmental objectives dealing with things like water, land, air and noise. Since the end of 2003 there have also been regional objectives based on the national ones that have been devised by the County Administrative Board in Skåne. In connection with the regional environmental objectives, a number of measures have been proposed for 2004 to 2010 that deal with transport in a number of ways. 7

8 Transport in Skåne today and tomorrow The present situation Because of its location at the southern end of the Scandinavian peninsula, Skåne is a transit zone for the transport of goods. Goods from the rest of Scandinavia converge in Skåne and about a quarter of Sweden s foreign trade in tons and half in terms of value pass through the ports of Skåne or the Fixed Link over Öresund. Skåne is a part of the Öresund Region, which has a population of 3.5 million. The population and trade & industry are growing and integration between Skåne and Zealand, the most eastern region of Denmark, is proceeding. Despite this integration only just having started, traffic over Öresund has increased by nearly 50 per cent over the past decade. Skåne has, together with Western Sweden, a dominant role for transport to and from Sweden. Looking at the flow of goods through the ports, excluding oil which is not of great interest from the logistics development point of view, the volumes in Skåne are in fact greater than those in Western Sweden. Skåne is Scandinavian s most important gateway for the rest of Europe The total annual Swedish foreign trade through Swedish ports is about 140 million tons (2002). Half in terms of value passes through Skåne. Ports in Western Sweden... approx. 50 million tons (of which approx 30 million tons is oil) Ports in Skåne and the Fixed Link... approx. 30 million tons (of which approx. 4 million tons is oil) Other Swedish ports... approx. 60 million tons (incl. ore) Turnover of goods in the harbours of Skåne compared with West Coast harbours (excl. Skåne) in thousands of tons, Oil not included. 8

9 The flow of goods in Skåne 2002 (million tons, estimate) shown as transport within Skåne, transport that starts or ends in Skåne and goods in transit. The flow of goods by road/rail through Southern Swedish harbours and the Fixed Öresund Link 2002 (million tons, estimate). 9

10 Goods on the roads of Skåne. Transit traffic by road accounts for just under 20 per cent of the goods volume and a third of the transport in ton kilometres. Transport that starts or ends in Skåne accounts for per cent of the volume and a third of the transport in ton kilometers. Transport that both starts and ends in Skåne accounts for about half of the volume and a third of the transport in ton kilometres. Goods on the railways of Skåne. Transit traffic totally dominates the railways both in terms of volume and transport in ton kilometres (approx. 75 per cent). Transport to the rest of the country accounts for about 20 per cent of volume and in ton kilometres. Goods in the ports of Skåne. Much of the goods shipped abroad that arrive by road or rail go through the ports of Skåne. A considerable amount of the traditional goods shipped by sea is handled in the ports such as the import of food, vehicles and bulk goods. Goods in the airports of Skåne. Sturup is by far and away the most important airport in Skåne. It has expanded strongly since 2000, from about 5,000 tons a year to about 25,000 tons today, and still growing. Environmental and safety risks The transport of goods already involves considerable environmental and safety risks. Studies show that the risks for accidents and incidents follow in principle the increase in goods volume. This is why more deaths with heavy vehicles involved, more incidents with hazardous goods and an increased impact on the environment are to be expected if priority is not given to safety and environmental objectives. 20 million tons of dangerous cargos are transported each year in Sweden, 18 by road and 2 by rail, equivalent to 3-5 per cent of the total transport volume. The main type of dangerous cargos is various petroleum products. The majority of accidents involving dangerous cargos are on the roads, often in conjunction with loading and unloading. Compared with other types of accidents, the risk and probability of an accident with dangerous cargos are low. The consequences of an accident can, however, be very serious, which affects public safety and worries many people. The trouble is that dangerous cargos do not always use the major highways. The railways in Skåne go through many built-up areas where an accident with dangerous cargos could have serious consequences. The greatest risks are in the densely populated southern and western parts. The rapidly increasing goods transport throughout the Baltic is one of the greatest environmental and safety risks in the future. It has been estimated that within 15 years the goods volume will have doubled to around a billion tons a year. Often it is a case of environmentally dangerous cargos such as oil and some of the traffic involves substandard vessels. Environmental legislation lays down standards to protect people s health and the environment. These specify the lowest environmental quality for soil, water and air or the physical environment in general. Nearly half of the carbon dioxide emitted in Skåne during 2000 came from the transport sector with emissions increasing, mainly from heavy vehicles. Road traffic and shipping are the main sources of injurious air pollution and other types of pollution. The most serious 10

11 problem is in the densely populated areas of the west of Skåne. The town of Helsingborg in Skåne has issued a warning that there is a risk for the environmental quality standards for nitrogen oxides being exceeded and several other towns in Skåne are close to exceeding certain standards. Source: The Environmental State of Skåne Annual Report The County Administrative Board in Skåne. Traffic also uses up land at the expense of the fertile earth in Skåne, the best in the country. A negative environmental effect of new roads and railways is the encroachment on the countryside and the cultural heritage. Ground and surface water, farming and forestry can be affected. New infrastructure through the countryside and built-up areas can create major barrier effects. The extent of goods transport in Skåne means that not all of the 15 national environmental objectives can be achieved. This includes the objectives covering noise levels and the emission of carbon dioxide. Some 20,000 people in Skåne are considered to suffer from noise pollution. 90 per cent of this pollution comes from road traffic. Trends and prospects Forecasts from SIKA, the Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analysis, predict a dramatic increase in the volume of transport up to 2010, the major part of which will be heavy goods traffic. It is worth noting that the increase in Skåne is expected to be greater than the national average. Developments in the logistics business, where demands from the purchasers of transport play a major role, have for a long period benefited lorry transport as this has had the best conditions for meeting the new demands. The forecasts available indicate that these developments will continue. 11

12 The development of the various types of goods transport in Sweden (billion ton-km). Source SIKA. The major logistics companies continue to concentrate goods handling to fewer and larger terminals. A clear consolidation within the business has also occurred with a number of companies merging. At the same time the companies are becoming more international and work with several means of transport. The rail sector can benefit from the increasing number of container transports and a fixed link over the Femer Belt between Denmark and Germany. The availability of efficient railway goods yards and rapid flow of goods on railway will be decisive for long distance rail transport to and from the Continent. Deregulation, competition and market forces are other important factors that will probably affect the competitiveness of the railways in the future. Shipping is seen as being able to improve its competitiveness where it can be an alternative to land transport. Bulk goods will be the dominant cargo although container goods and lorry/trailer goods are predicted to grow most rapidly. Transport costs for containers and trailers may increase in the future. For countries like Sweden, with long transport distances to the major markets, this can negatively affect economic development. The increasing importance of transport chains using several modes of transport and the aim of European transport policy to improve the competitiveness of shipping are expected to result in ports that act as terminals and reloading points becoming a central factor in the development of the transport sector. The increasing transit traffic together with the flow of goods to and from Skåne creates the conditions for continued expansion of terminal, storage and other logistics functions in Skåne. The fact that transport volumes of goods in Skåne will probably grow faster than in many other areas means that businesses in Skåne will benefit if there are advantages of scale (larger volumes mean things like lower handling costs) in the logistics business. There can however be difficulties if bottlenecks are created. An important issue in this context is how we in Skåne can exploit our geographical position to benefit our trade & industry. 12

13 Surveys in Europe indicate that only three major logistics centres will be required in the future of which the Öresund Region is one candidate. Important conditions for such a centre being able to develop are: A large population with great purchasing power Good infrastructure Good access to education Stable workforce Conflicts between various objectives Many of the negative effects of traffic are a result of its extent. Increased traffic results in greater pollution, more noise, increased risks and an increased need for resources and land in order to expand roads and transport facilities. As was stated in the previous section, there are strong indications that the increased flow of goods is going to continue. The aim of the EU s transport policy to break the connection between transport and economic development is clear but has so far not had any effect on actual developments. There is also a geographical dimension involved in the transport of goods in Skåne. The region plays a special role in Sweden s foreign trade and therefore has to deal with high traffic levels and all the associated drawbacks. At the same time it is very important for Sweden as a country on the outskirts of Europe that the transport of goods to the Europan markets takes place efficiently. It is therefore in the national interest to develop the transport system in Skåne and it is reasonable that the country as a whole takes this into account and makes available the resources to meet the national requirements at the same time as taking into account the pressure it places on Skåne. There are obviously differences of views between the various interested parties in Skåne depending on their different requirements, conditions or geographical location. The major flow of goods, and the ports and other terminals are concentrated in the west of Skåne. This is also where the major conurbations are to be found and where businesses are expanding fastest. The result is a great and increasing competition for space. This applies to the usage of land as well as the demands placed on road and rail for the transport of both people and goods. On top of this railways pass through many built-up areas resulting in disruption in the form of barriers, noise and increased risk. It is important to come to an understanding of how these questions are to be solved. Major demands are therefore going to be made in the future on planning and cooperation in order to deal with this. The differences of opinion that exist about how goods transport should be organised in the future are being given a special place within the present discussions about goods. It includes examining the conditions once again to arrive at a solution in the long term that could mean directing the transport of goods away from the built-up areas concerned. It is essential that the question is given the highest priority by the investigator and the parties concerned. The aim is that the result of this part should be available when views on the report in hand have been received and are the subject for decision. Risk for increased environmental impact SIKA has assessed the possibility of achieving a number of the national environmental objectives where transport has a decisive effect as well as the transport policy sub-objectives 13

14 that apply to a good environment. SIKA notes that developments within various environmental areas are going in different directions. For example, the emission of carbon dioxide that has an impact on the environment is continuing to increase while the picture looks brighter when it comes to the objectives for the emission of acidifying sulphur dioxide. When it comes to reducing the health effects of air pollution in built-up areas, nitrogen dioxide and particles are a continuing problem. To sum up, stiffer measures than today s are needed to reduce the environmental impact from transport. It should be mentioned that a more thorough evaluation of the national environmental objectives is underway. Parliament is going to make a decision on any new or revised quality objectives, sub-objectives or means of control for the environment to achieve these during

15 Vision Starting points Below is a summary of some of the most important starting points for the present goods strategy. The restructuring that is underway within trade & industry means an increased demand for transport services. All types of transport are increasing in Sweden, lorries most of all. Skåne has some of the largest increases in the country. Skåne, together with Western Sweden, plays a dominant role for Sweden s export and import of goods. Transport to and from Eastern and Central Europe is going to increase rapidly albeit from a low level. Some of this affects Skåne. Developments in the transport industry are towards larger international players and a concentration to fewer and larger hubs. It is possible for the Öresund Region to develop into a significant hub for the transport of goods in Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Companies in Skåne benefit greatly from good communications for the transport of goods to and from the rest of the world. Skåne s strategic transport position can be developed into a competitive advantage. A significant part of the environmental impact and the problem with accidents in Skåne are connected to goods transport and expanding the role as a hub can increase the problems. Changes in the transport system ranging from the infrastructure to greater demands on vehicles, administrative regulations etc. are necessary for longterm sustainability. Politicians at the regional, national and European level are determined to increase the competitiveness of the railways. It is above all within the transit transport sector and to a certain extent transport to and from the region that there is competition between road and rail. Regional and local transport will continue to be primarily by lorry. The development of shipping is a strategic question for Skåne. A vision for the transport of goods in Skåne should agree with the objectives of the national transport and environmental policies: - Parliament s transport policy objectives. - The 15 national environmental objectives that have been approved by Parliament and the associated regional objectives for Skåne. The Power of Skåne the regional development programme for Skåne with its four objectives of growth, attraction, sustainability and balance is another vital starting point. 15

16 Vision We have chosen an approach that is growth-friendly as we believe that this is necessary to create sufficient resources for common ambitions of society. It is of strategic significance for Sweden that the transport system in Skåne can carry out its obligations and develop. There are strong driving forces in the development of goods transport over which the players in Skåne have no control. With or without any initiatives of its own, Skåne will have to deal with extensive transport volumes. It is important for Skåne that this situation is exploited in order to create prosperity from transport in the form of various types of ancillary businesses such as logistics and adding value. It is also important to adapt the measures so that the flow of goods and the logistics businesses can be supported in an efficient and environmentally acceptable way. To a certain extent there is also the possibility for the players in Skåne to influence developments. That is why we should actively work with our own measures towards the required vision for the region. This ought to take place in the form of collaboration, monitoring our interests, physical planning, development of the infrastructure etc. Vision: We want to develop the green goods transport region Skåne 16

17 Sub-objectives and strategies for developing the green goods transport region Skåne We want to develop Skåne s role as a hub in the southern Baltic Sea region with a world-class logistics function This will be accomplished by: Continuing to develop the structure of the routes and nodes Supporting integration in the Öresund Region Adapting the transport system for increased transport to and from Eastern and Central Europe Improving skills and innovative ability through the collaboration of trade & industry, universities, colleges and public bodies Marketing the region We will work for transport to be carried out in a sustainable way in the long-term where the railways and shipping are responsible for a larger part of the transport and where the environmental impact of transport is limited This will be accomplished by: Developing and utilising the infrastructure for environmentally adapted transport solutions Continuing to develop the environmental perspective in the physical planning. Stimulating environmentally acceptable and safe transport solutions Limiting the risks when transporting dangerous cargos Contributing to sustainable transport solutions We want the physical planning of buildings, infrastructure and other social functions to provide the right conditions for an effective and a sustainable transport service in the long term and for Skåne to develop as an attractive region This will be accomplished by: Developing the physical planning of the local authorities and the traffic administrations Improving the level of cooperation in town & country planning We want the players in Skåne to cooperate in order to create effective and sustainable transport solutions in the long term This will be accomplished by: Bringing the players together in the process of realising the green goods transport region Encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors Clarifying and conveying the region s needs and priorities Developing cooperation with neighbouring regions 17

18 Designated strategic routes Proposed network of roads designated for heavy transport in Skåne (shown in red colour) Based on selected criteria, the National Road Administration has proposed a limited network of roads for the major flow of goods to and from Skåne and to the major shipping ports. The network consists of the four European roads E4, E6, E22 and E65 as well as certain regional routes the 19, 21, 23 and 117. The required standard of the main network is the segregation of traffic by using crash barriers and a speed limit of at least 90 km/h. The long-term ambition is that the roads will not pass through built-up areas. The necessary protection against noise and other environmental impacts is installed. Measures are to be taken to limit the risk to people and the environment in the event of accidents with dangerous cargos. Road users are provided with a high level of service for things like road maintenance during the winter, traffic information, service areas and limiting the effects of accidents and roadworks. It is hoped that this standard will be seen as so attractive that more traffic is channelled into the network. In the long term various forms of traffic routing system will encourage this development. 18

19 Strategic nodes and railways for goods transport in Skåne (shown in blue colour) The southern main railway line, the West Coast line north of Ängelholm, the goods line through Skåne, the railway through Malmö, the Öresund line, the Skåne line, the Ystad line, the Markaryd line and the Blekinge coastal line are routes that are to be developed further and that will contribute to achieving Skåne s role as a hub. Goods and passenger trains compete on the use of the same lines. The former should not be given lower priority in relation to passenger trains. Sufficient capacity should be available to meet the needs of the total traffic. Expanding the capacity to a sufficient degree has to be accomplished through adding more tracks, passing places and sidings. Environmental and safety measures to meet stringent demands are included in all the expansion work. More goods can be transported per wagon with tracks with higher axle loadings and increased load gauge thus making rail transport even more efficient. 19

20 Proposals for eight measures to be started soon To direct the work towards the proposed vision and to get new activities started, it is proposed that the following measures are implemented soon. They should be commenced during 2004 and All the activities listed assume the active participation of several parties. An organiser has been appointed for each one whose job it is to take the initiative, bring together the players concerned and act as coordinator. Regional conference on goods transport in Skåne After views have been received, a regional conference is held where the main results are given and where there is an opportunity to discuss how the required developments can best be supported. Organiser: Region Skåne Öresund integration Studies of goods common to the Öresund Region are being carried out by interested parties on the Swedish and Danish sides. Conceivable topics are descriptions of the present position and problems, sites for the location of transport and logistics installations, future distribution systems in the Öresund Region, common environmental and transport policy measures in the Öresund Region. Organiser: Region Skåne Intraregional transport Cooperation between the transport buyers, the transport companies and public bodies in the region is started to improve efficiency and environmentally adapt logistics and transport solutions for the supply of intraregional transport. Organiser: The National Road Administration Inquiry into ports and terminals The National Rail Administration and the National Road Administration have decided to carry out a regional development plan for combi-terminals. The work will also include information on if and how the total competitiveness can be strengthened through clearer division of roles between the ports. This investigation should also clarify the need for a developed infrastructure and other public investments in different development scenarios. Organisers: The National Rail Administration and the National Road Administration Background planning information A development project is being started aimed at producing and disseminating background planning information and good examples of physical planning that can promote developments in urban areas that facilitate the supply of goods using few resources as well efficient, safe and environmentally acceptable transport solutions. Knowledge of existing and future flows of goods is being improved. Organiser: The County Administrative Board Special planning questions Special actions are being taken to find solutions in infrastructure projects where there are major differences of opinion between the parties concerned. One example is the part that is already included in the investigator s commission and that aims to create better agreement and solutions on how the demands of rail traffic for better railways in the southwestern part of the 20

21 region can be reconciled with the demands of the municipalities and residents for safety, security and a good environment. Organiser: Region Skåne Research and the supply of skilled people Universities, public bodies and trade & industry clarify the common need for research and teaching as well as opportunities for continuing to develop the colleges and research units that exist in the region. The vision in the present discussion about goods can provide the required direction for developments. Organiser: The Transport Industry Confederation or Lund Institute of Technology Ways of cooperating for strategic development Regional infrastructure planning is evaluated, widened and developed. The starting point is continuing to develop the discussion platform for the creation of common reference frameworks around both the objectives and the priorities such as the implementation of the infrastructure measures and the development of transport and logistics. Organiser: Region Skåne 21

22 Consequences The approach proposed here means that the region s players accept that Skåne and the Öresund Region will strengthen their position. It is expected that this will lead to: trade & industry in the Öresund Region being provided with good international transport opportunities that contribute to positive economic development and that the region s attractiveness to companies for setting up increases. the transport and logistics industry in the region continuing to develop and providing solutions for regional, national and international players. integration in the Öresund Region being facilitated. trade & industry throughout Sweden being provided with good transport opportunities to and from the markets in Europe. The trends mentioned also involve threats to the region, primarily in the form of the environmental impact, traffic accidents, risks and barriers, increased congestion and demands for the use of limited land resources. Some conclusions on the development of long-term sustainability: increased volumes increase the demands for measures to limit accidents, risks and impact on the environment we should look for better conditions for and increasing transport on the railways. lorry transport is going to increase and make demands for local and regional measures. local impact on the surroundings from the transport of goods is especially pronounced in Skåne. General consequences in Skåne of increased international trade, increased development towards the southern Baltic and continued integration of the Öresund Region: - Transit traffic through Skåne by road increases dramatically - Major developments in transport to Poland - EU expansion increases the traffic in Blekinge - Germany continues to be an important destination - Increased integration of the distribution traffic between Skåne and Zealand - The Helsingborg-Helsingør route continues to be important Consequences in Skåne with respect to logistics functions and environmental effects: - The tunnel through Hallandsås increases the goods transports through Skåne - Major increase in heavy traffic on the E6: environmental and congestion problems - Local environmental problems in Helsingborg, Trelleborg and on the E22 through Lund - Barrier effects on the Continental line and southern main line - The E22 must be improved for reasons of traffic safety - Opportunities for the development of logistics centres in Helsingborg, Malmö and Trelleborg 22

23 Further reading Source document This document is an abridged version of Strategier för godstransporter i Skåne (only available in Swedish). This can be downloaded from under the heading Projekt/Strategier för godstransporter. It can also be ordered from the people below. Web sites Region Skåne/Planning and Environment The National Road Administration The National Rail Administration The National Maritime Administration The Board of Civil Aviation County Administrative Board in Skåne Contacts Region Skåne will kindly answer any questions concerning Strategies for goods transport in Skåne. Mats Petersson, Senior Planning Officer, Region Skåne, Planning & Environment, +46 (0) , [email protected] Göran Sewring, Infrastructure Officer, Region Skåne, Planning & Environment, +46 (0) , [email protected] 23