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© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005 Page 1
Non-physical obstacles and Non-physical obstacles and
security risks to transit security risks to transit
transport in Euro-Asiatransport in Euro-Asia
Non-physical obstacles and Non-physical obstacles and
security risks to transit security risks to transit
transport in Euro-Asiatransport in Euro-Asia
Presentation to UNESCAP Presentation to UNESCAP delegate end April 2005delegate end April 2005
Presentation to UNESCAP Presentation to UNESCAP delegate end April 2005delegate end April 2005
1 May 20051 May 20051 May 20051 May 2005
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Evolution of IRU StructureEvolution of IRU StructureEvolution of IRU StructureEvolution of IRU Structure
19481948 IRU founded in GenevaIRU founded in Geneva
19731973 IRU Permanent Delegation to theIRU Permanent Delegation to theEU established in BrusselsEU established in Brussels
19981998 IRU Permanent Delegation to theIRU Permanent Delegation to theCIS established in MoscowCIS established in Moscow
20052005 IRU Permanent Delegation to theIRU Permanent Delegation to theMiddle East established in IstanbulMiddle East established in Istanbul
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Evolution of IRU MembershipEvolution of IRU MembershipEvolution of IRU MembershipEvolution of IRU Membership
Updated 03 May 05Updated 03 May 05
CreatedCreated
19481948
8 Founder States:8 Founder States:
CreatedCreated
19481948
8 Founder States:8 Founder States:
BelgiumBelgium DenmarkDenmark FranceFrance NetherlandsNetherlands
NorwayNorway SwedenSweden UKUK SwitzerlandSwitzerland
20052005
178 Members178 Members 68 Countries 68 Countries
(Canada, India & Yemen(Canada, India & Yemenin process of joining)in process of joining)
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IRU Commissions & Working PartiesIRU Commissions & Working PartiesIRU Commissions & Working PartiesIRU Commissions & Working Parties
Social AffairsSocial Affairs
Economic AffairsEconomic Affairs
Customs AffairsCustoms Affairs
Legal AffairsLegal Affairs
Technical AffairsTechnical Affairs
Road SafetyRoad Safety
Services to Transport Services to Transport OperatorsOperators
Social AffairsSocial Affairs
Economic AffairsEconomic Affairs
Customs AffairsCustoms Affairs
Legal AffairsLegal Affairs
Technical AffairsTechnical Affairs
Road SafetyRoad Safety
Services to Transport Services to Transport OperatorsOperators
CommissionsCommissions Working PartiesWorking Parties
Dangerous GoodsDangerous Goods
Combined TransportCombined Transport
Taxis and hire cars Taxis and hire cars with driverwith driver
Classification of Classification of touring coachestouring coaches
Dangerous GoodsDangerous Goods
Combined TransportCombined Transport
Taxis and hire cars Taxis and hire cars with driverwith driver
Classification of Classification of touring coachestouring coaches
2.3 IRU Commissions & Working Parties CGW Jan05
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Globalisation is already here!Globalisation is already here!Globalisation is already here!Globalisation is already here!
The combined efforts ofThe combined efforts of
29 companies in 18 countries29 companies in 18 countries
The combined efforts ofThe combined efforts of
29 companies in 18 countries29 companies in 18 countries
Source: IRUSource: IRU
Therefore, it is imperative to respond withTherefore, it is imperative to respond with
Global trade facilitation instruments Global trade facilitation instruments
such as WTO, or UN conventions such as WTO, or UN conventions
What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a café? What does it take to have a cup of coffee in a café?
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The revitalised Silk Road: a land bridgeThe revitalised Silk Road: a land bridge to link China with other major markets to link China with other major marketsThe revitalised Silk Road: a land bridgeThe revitalised Silk Road: a land bridge to link China with other major markets to link China with other major markets
To EU
To EU
To CIS
To CIS
To Mid EastTo Mid East
To US East CoastTo US East Coast
Sea transportSea transport Land transportLand transportKey:Key:
to US West Coastto US West Coast to US West Coastto US West Coast
To To East East CoastCoast
To Black SeaTo Black Sea
Saturated
Saturated
Satu
rate
d
Satu
rate
d
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Impact of Barriers on TransportImpact of Barriers on TransportImpact of Barriers on TransportImpact of Barriers on Transport
Economic Costs of Barriers Study, 1998
CZ, F, I, PL, UK
• Direct Costs, USD 8 bil.
• Lost Business Opportunities, another USD 8 bil.
• Plus overall negative impact of barriers and externalities
Economic Costs of Barriers Study, 1998
CZ, F, I, PL, UK
• Direct Costs, USD 8 bil.
• Lost Business Opportunities, another USD 8 bil.
• Plus overall negative impact of barriers and externalities
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ProblemProblemProblemProblem
Divergent Procedures and ControlsDivergent Procedures and Controls
a)a) DriversDrivers
b)b) PassengersPassengers
c)c) VehiclesVehicles
d)d) GoodsGoods
Divergent Procedures and ControlsDivergent Procedures and Controls
a)a) DriversDrivers
b)b) PassengersPassengers
c)c) VehiclesVehicles
d)d) GoodsGoods
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Transport Conventions and AgreementsTransport Conventions and Agreements
a)a) JoinJoin
b)b) ImplementImplement
c)c) Increase AwarenessIncrease Awareness
d)d) Promote Best PracticesPromote Best Practices
Transport Conventions and AgreementsTransport Conventions and Agreements
a)a) JoinJoin
b)b) ImplementImplement
c)c) Increase AwarenessIncrease Awareness
d)d) Promote Best PracticesPromote Best Practices
SolutionSolutionSolutionSolution
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Analysis and MonitoringAnalysis and Monitoring
a)a) Barriers to Road Transport in the CIS ReportBarriers to Road Transport in the CIS Report
b)b) Border Waiting Times ObservatoryBorder Waiting Times Observatory
Analysis and MonitoringAnalysis and Monitoring
a)a) Barriers to Road Transport in the CIS ReportBarriers to Road Transport in the CIS Report
b)b) Border Waiting Times ObservatoryBorder Waiting Times Observatory
ToolToolToolTool
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IRU’s CIS Indices StudyIRU’s CIS Indices StudyIRU’s CIS Indices StudyIRU’s CIS Indices Study
No.No. CountryCountry Index of Market Index of Market ClosenessCloseness
RatingRating
11 AzerbaijanAzerbaijan 0.2880.288 10 (most open)10 (most open)
22 ArmeniaArmenia 0.3040.304 88
33 BelarusBelarus 0.3710.371 22
44 GeorgiaGeorgia 0.3270.327 66
55 KazakhstanKazakhstan 0.3730.373 1 (most closed)1 (most closed)
66 KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan 0.3560.356 44
77 RussiaRussia 0.3340.334 55
88 UzbekistanUzbekistan 0.3640.364 33
99 UkraineUkraine 0.2990.299 99
1010 TajikistanTajikistan 0.3130.313 77
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Border Waiting Times ObservatoryBorder Waiting Times ObservatoryBorder Waiting Times ObservatoryBorder Waiting Times Observatory
Waiting Times at Internal BSEC Borders
(January-May 2005)
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140
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Waiting times at BSEC Internal Borders
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2003 2004 2005
BG-GR
BG-RO
BG-SCG
BG-TR
RO-SCG
RO-UA
average
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Security in TransportSecurity in Transport
a)a) No zero riskNo zero risk
b)b) Active participation of industry neededActive participation of industry needed
c)c) IRU Voluntary Security GuidelinesIRU Voluntary Security Guidelines
Self - SecuritySelf - Security
Security in TransportSecurity in Transport
a)a) No zero riskNo zero risk
b)b) Active participation of industry neededActive participation of industry needed
c)c) IRU Voluntary Security GuidelinesIRU Voluntary Security Guidelines
Self - SecuritySelf - Security
SecuritySecuritySecuritySecurity
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3rd Euro-Asia Conference 2005: Beijing3rd Euro-Asia Conference 2005: Beijing3rd Euro-Asia Conference 2005: Beijing3rd Euro-Asia Conference 2005: Beijing
Note in your diary: 26-27 Sep 2005!Note in your diary: 26-27 Sep 2005!
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IRU World Congress 2006: DubaiIRU World Congress 2006: DubaiIRU World Congress 2006: DubaiIRU World Congress 2006: Dubai
United ArabUnited ArabEmiratesEmirates
Note in your diary: 14 – 16 March 2006!Note in your diary: 14 – 16 March 2006!