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This project is funded by the European Commission
Peter Ranger Team Leader – Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Transport
Mediterranean Motorways of the Seas II
State of Palestine
Presentation to the Symposium on Transport in Palestine13th - 14th February 2013
Mövenpick Hotel – Ramallah – Al -Masyoun
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
STANDARDISATION AND ITS IMPACT ON TRANSPORT & TRADE
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
STANDARDISATION
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
ASTM STANDARDS - BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES
D3633 / D3633M - 12
Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistivity of M
embrane-Pavement Sy
stemsD3963 / D3963M
- 01(2007)
Standard Specification for Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coat
ed Steel Reinforcing
Bars
ASTM STANDARDS - ASPHALT SPECIFICATIONS
D946 / D946M - 09a
Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in P
avement Construction
D2026 / D2026M - 97(2010)e1
Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Slow-Curing Type)
ISO -
Certific
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andards is t
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BSI British Standards Institute
Transport and logistics
Factors that need to be considered in the field of transport and logistics include safety requirements and testing, quality management, the transportation of dangerous goods and construction and design. BSI’s range of products and services can assist you in meeting requirements and improving your processes.
TÜV GermanyVehicles and Traffic We take care of safety - whether on the road, on rails, or in the air. Our traffic experts assist with product development, certification and approval, and offer comprehensive consulting services. When it comes to issues and questions of transportation, car dealerships, auto repair shops, vehicle manufacturers, transport operators, and public authorities and organizations all put their trust in TÜV Rheinland employees.
European Emission Standards for Cars and Light Trucks
European Union emission regulations for new light duty vehicles (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) were once specified in Directive 70/220/EEC with a number of amendments adopted through 2004. In 2007, this Directive has been repealed and replaced by Regulation 715/2007 (Euro 5/6). Some of the important regulatory steps implementing emission standard for light-duty vehicles were:
Euro 1 standards (also known as EC 93): Directives 91/441/EEC (passenger cars only) or 93/59/EEC (passenger cars and light trucks)
Euro 2 standards (EC 96): Directives 94/12/EC or 96/69/EC
Euro 3/4 standards (2000/2005): Directive 98/69/EC, further amendments in 2002/80/EC
Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007 (“political” legislation) and several comitology regulations
The State of Palestine Imports vehicles that conform to:
Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
Standardisation on Electronic Data Interchange.Instant information flow between Official Government Agencies and the Transport
Business Sector that enables a speedy commercial and transparent transaction.
• Data Exchange• Information Exchange• Payment Exchange • Secure Electronic Environment
Standardisation
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
Single Informatio n Transaction
System
: 'Automated InformationTransaction' System
Trader
(in cl. Transport)
Authority 1
Authority 2
Authority 3
Authority 4
Integrated
Integrated
D o cu m e nts/
Data
P a ym e n t Confirmatio n
Standardisation Related to:E- Transport & Border Crossing Transactions
• Direct Trader Input (DTI) Customs Department• Guarantee, Bond & Duties Payment Transactions• ASYCUDA Transactions- Customs Department• Import Licenses• Bills of Lading• Air Way Bill• Cargo Manifest• Pre & Post Clearance• Interface with Customs Brokers• Interface with Freight Forwarders• Container and Cargo Tracking• Standardisation Offices and Metrology
The State of Palestine utilises:
ASYCUDA – World Version, Direct Trader Input (DTI) together with E-Commerce and other Trade Facilitation-
based Technologies.
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
Standardisation and Compliance are tools that have been developed over the past number of years by intergovernmental agencies and international organisations such as UNECE, UNCTAD, WCO, IMO, ICAO and the ICC.
Standardisation of Road and Traffic Signs are recommended by UNECE
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
Standardisation Related to Light & Heavy Vehicles
Heavy Vehicle AxleLoading
Heavy Vehicle Load Safety
Heavy Vehicle SafetyWeighbridge Tests Heavy Vehicle
Technical Inspections
Vehicle Safety Related to Cross Border Standards
Container Security and Safety
Heavy Vehicle Load Distribution Safety
Secure Load Straps & Ropes
The State of Palestine complies with all National and Regional standards by
Inspection and Monitoring through the Ministry of Transport and other related
Government Departments
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
STANDARDISATION WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?
• Uniform Quality of Products – Nationally & Internationally• Safe and Secure Transport• Safe and Secure Roads• Ease of Access & Movement of Vehicles Between Countries• Ease of Transfer of Products Between Countries
STANDARDISATION WHAT SHOULD IT LEAD TO?The answer is:
HARMONISATION
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
TRADE FACILITATION IS ENHANCED BY THE HARMONISATION OF BORDER CROSSING PROCEDURES,
TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
THE WEST BANK AND GAZA RELY ON THEIR BORDER CROSSINGS FOR TRADE AND SUSTENANCE
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
BORDER CROSSINGS SHOULD BE INTEGRATED WITH ALL AGENCIES UNDER ONE AUTHORITY
THE OPTIMUM BORDER CROSSING SHOULD ALSO BE “JUXTAPOSE” WITH BOTH COUNTRIES WORKING SIDE BY SIDE BUT MAINTAINING NATIONAL INTEGRITY WITH AN INDICATED DE FACTO BORDER LINE
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
TO SEE THIS TYPE OF JUXTAPOSE BORDER CROSSING IN ACTION WE WILL GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF THE PROPOSED
QATAR TO BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY (BRIDGE)
DUE TO THE BAD EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE BOTTLENECKS AT THE KING FAHD CAUSEWAY – BETWEEN BAHRAIN AND SAUDI ARABIA – THEY STIPULATED THAT NO VEHCLES WOULD BE PERMITTED TO STOP ON THE
NEW CAUSEWAY
THURSDAY EVENING KING FAHD CAUSEWAY
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine
LET US TAKE A MAGIC CARPET AND FLY TO QATAR & BAHRAIN
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BR3
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BR2 / CSB Q
EM1
EM2
EM5BR4
EM4
BR5 / CSB B
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BAHRAINQATAR
QBCF
JOINT QATAR – BAHRAIN OPERATIONS ENABLING 2010
Meeting Agenda
1. Further Discussions on Post-construction Border Operations - Scenario 4 - Transit Process - Clearance Procedures
- Opposite Country Agency Status (Legal & Regulatory) 2. Conceptualize Letter of Agreement - Agreement of Basic Principles
- Agreement of further discussion meetings.
Ministryof
Finance
Customs
Ministryof
Interior
Immigration
Coastguard
Police
Ministryof
Works
Ministryof UrbanPlanning
Ministryof
Interior
CustomsImmigration
Coastguard
Police
Civil Defense
Ministryof
Finance
Central Planning
Office
CivilAviationAuthority
Seaports Authority
Southern Area Municipalities
Seaports Authority
Ministryof
Municipal and
Urban Planning
Ministryof
Environment
Museums Authority
CivilAviationAuthority
Ministry ofMunicipalities
AndAgriculture
Affairs
Abu Samra
CrossingKingFahd
CausewayAuthority
PROJECT ENABLING ENTITIESINVOLVED – QATAR & BAHRAIN
Ministry
of Defens
e
Ministry
of Defens
e
Customs
Ministryof
Interior
Immigration
Coastguard
Police
Ministryof
Interior
Immigration
Coastguard
Police
Civil Defense
Customs
Ministryof
Finance
CROSS-BORDER “LETTER OF CONSENT”
ENABLING ENTITIESINVOLVED – QATAR &
BAHRAIN
POST CONSTRUCTION&
OPERATION
Project Enabling Cross Border Affairs
ENABLING POST-CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES
The Causeway Operation requires:
• Early Facilities Design Planning • Design for unhindered traffic transit-flow• Inclusion of the latest technology for transiting Cars,
Heavy Goods Vehicles and Busses• Modern Integrated Customs and Immigration
2. EACH END SCENARIO
3. ONE END SCENARIO
4. EACH END (SPLIT) SCENARIO
Customs and
Immigration
BAHRAIN
Customs and
Immigration
QATAR
1. CENTRE SCENARIO
THE FOUR CONSIDERED CAUSEWAY SCENARIOS
BAHRAIN CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
”EXPORT” CLEARANCE
QATAR CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
“IMPORT” CLEARANCE
VEHICLE TYPES
• PASSENGER
• BUS
• HEAVY GOODS
• RE-CHECK
1
2
QATAR
BAHRAIN
QATAR
DE-FACTO BORDERLINE
English and then French
Immigration and Vehicle Customs
Clearance
French and then English
Immigration and Vehicle Customs
Clearance
English and then French Rail Passenger
Immigration and Customs Clearance
French and then English Rail Passenger Immigration
and Customs Clearance
EXAMPLE OF A SIMILAR INTEGRATED JUXTAPOSE SYSTEM
CHANNEL
TUNNEL
• Each country will maintain their own, border related, legal and regulatory status without compromise or risk
• Each country will collect and retain goods tariffs, visa and other fees and transfer them to their respective financial ministries
LEGAL & REGULATORY STATUS
BAHRAIN EXAMPLE: The Concept is to take the complete Bahrain Clearance process and place it in the Sovereign Territory of Qatar but still
maintain and ensure full Bahrain Legal and Regulatory Integrity
The Concept also ensures the same integrity for each officer in all the Border Crossing Agencies. They work as if they are working in their own
country and they do not have to compromise any laws
The status of the Bahrain Clearance Process and Personnel will be similar to that
of an Embassy in another country
BAHRAIN
BAHRAIN
QATAR IMPORT BORDER
CONTROLS
BAHRAIN EXPORT BORDER
CONTROLS
QATAR
DE FACTOBORDER
QATAR SOVERIEGN TERRITORY ALLOCATED
WITHIN THE BOUNDERIES OF BAHRAIN
CAUSEWAY ENTRY
CONCLUSIONS ON SCENARIO 4:
• SCENARIO MEETS ALL CRITERIA OF UNHINDERED TRANSIT PROCESS
• THERE IS NO REASON TO CHANGE OR INCREASE ANY DOCUMENTATION
• IT COMPLIES WITH BOTH COUNTRIES LEGAL REQUIREMENTS• SOVERIEGN CLEARANCE INTEGRITY REMAINS IN PLACE• CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIFIED SECURITY INITIATIVES• PROGRESS WILL REQUIRE ON-GOING MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE• THERE WILL BE A REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL AGREEMENTS• TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY THERE MUST BE ONE MANAGEMENT
ENTITY
QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMMEBI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT
Preamble
• To enable the smooth unhindered operation of the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway it will require operational methodology and practices that are coordinated and seamless. This in turn demands that the operations management encompasses all end-to-end aspects of the Causeway and that they operate in a self-sufficient manner. To achieve this it requires a single operational management entity.
• The QBCF selected Scenario 4 guarantees the free-flow of transit traffic across the Causeway, in both directions, by utilizing Integrated Border Management at each end. The QBCF Scenario 4 was selected because it fulfilled all the criteria as follows:
QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMMEBI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT
• All legal and regulation aspects maintained for both countries• Effective and efficient multiple Border Agencies procedures• Minimal transit formalities• Bi-Lateral Passenger and Goods Clearance at one location in each direction• Elimination of static traffic on the Causeway• Fast transit across and leaving the Causeway• Causeway Revenues and Cost handled at one source
All the above criteria are fully achievable with an “all-encompassing” Causeway Management Strategy which in turn requires bi-lateral Agreements and bi-lateral flexibility.
QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMMEBI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT
QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
4BAHRAIN
QATAR4
The Operational Responsibility should encompass the following:1. All areas of the Causeway in Qatar and Bahrain including the landings,
approaches and Border-related Agencies Facilities2. All services and amenities3. All Maintenance including Civil and Utilities – Land/Sea based4. A De-facto Border Crossing at each end of the Causeway
BAHRAIN
Border Agencies &Emergency Services
QATAR
Border Agencies &Emergency Services
QBC (FOUNDATION) AUTHORITYOPERATIONS DIVISION
QBC AuthorityBAHRAIN
QBC AuthorityQATAR
QBC AuthorityMaintenance
UtilitiesBAHRAIN
QBC AuthorityMaintenance
UtilitiesQATAR
QBC (FOUNDATION) AUTHORITY
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
This project is funded by the European Commission
MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine