Sustainable Inland Transport Connectivity Indicators basic_page_transport_mode IWW Road Rail IWW Economic Sustainability Social Sustainability Environmental Sustainability 3-EC-1.1: Waiting times at ports Show details The average waiting times at port, defined by the period from the latest time of acceptance of goods to the departure of vessels and from the arrival of vessels to the beginning of unloading of containers. time ≤ 1 hour: 10 points 10pts 2 hours ≤ time < 1 hour: 5 points 5pts time > 2 hours: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-1.2: Waiting times at locks Show details The average waiting times at locks, defined by the period from the arrival of vessels at the locks area to the time when the vessels are allowed to enter the system. time ≤ 20 minutes: 10 points 10pts 60 minutes ≤ time < 20 minutes: 5 points 5pts time > 60 minutes: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-1.3: Nighttime operation Show details Whether the majority of inland waterways in the country allow for nighttime navigation. allow for nighttime navigation: 10 points 10pts do not allow for nighttime navigation: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-2.1: Port dues Show details The average inland port dues applied in the country relative to the average port dues in the region. It concerns a charge levied by the port to all ships entering the port till the time it leaves the port, and generally calculated on the gross registered tonnage of the ship as per the tonnage certificate issued for that ship. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 4 points 4pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-2.2: Tugboat service cost Show details The average tugboat service cost applied in inland navigation ports in the country relative to the average tugboat service cost in the region. The costs are normally calculated based on the size of the tugboat in addition to an hourly usage charge. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 4 points 4pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-2.3: Tonnage dues Show details The average tonnage dues applied in inland navigation ports in the country relative to the average tonnage dues in the region. This is a charge paid by the vessel operator to a port for the usage of the port. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 4 points 4pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-2.4: Cargo dues Show details The average cargo dues applied in inland navigation ports in the country relative to the average cargo dues in the region. This concerns a fee levied by the port for using the port facilities for movement of the cargo. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 4 points 4pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-2.5: Lock service charges Show details The average lock service charges applied along the inland waterways in the country relative to the average similar charges in the region. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 4 points 4pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-3.1: Percentage of IWW with international technical parameters Show details Ratio of the length of inland waterways (IWWs) of international importance (in Europe these are E waterways) that complies with the internationally/regionally agreed technical and operational parameters, to the total length of the IWW in the country. The target infrastructure parameters are set out in the “Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network”. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 20%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-3.2: Cargo handling capacity of inland navigation ports Show details Ratio of cargo handling capacity of inland navigation ports of international importance (in Europe these are E ports) in the country to the minimum capacity set out in the international agreements. In AGN (Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance), this has been set at 0.5 million tones/year. The target parameters of ports are set out in the “Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network”. ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 20%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-3.3: Number of destination countries that can be reached by international IWW corridors and coastal routes Show details The total number of destination countries that can be reached by the international inland waterway corridors and coastal routes that pass through the country. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. N/A 3-EC-3.4: Harmonization of national laws on IWW Show details Degree of harmonization of the AGN (Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance) and other relevant international conventions and legal instruments in the national laws on inland waterway (for example Inland Waterway Navigation and Ports Legislation and Maritime Code). Fully harmonized: 10 points 10pts Partially harmonized: 7 points 7pts Not harmonized: 4 points 4pts No national law: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-4.1: Harmonization of boatmaster’s certificates Show details Level of harmonization of national boatmaster’s certificates as per sub-regionally agreed arrangements. Notes: - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Only nationally recognized: 2 points 2pts No certificate issuance procedure in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-4.2: Contract of carriage requirements Show details Level of harmonization of the contract of carriage requirements as per internationally and/or regionally agreed arrangements. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized (recognition of CMNI): 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts No common arrangements: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-5.1: Modal share of freight by IWW Show details Ratio of ton-kms of freight by inland waterway (IWW) to the total ton-kms by road, rail and IWW per year. ratio ≥ 10%: 10 points 10pts 8% ≤ ratio < 10%: 8 points 8pts 6% ≤ ratio < 8%: 6 points 6pts 4% ≤ ratio < 6%: 4 points 4pts 2% ≤ ratio < 4%: 2 points 2pts ratio < 2%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-5.2: Connection of port terminals with road and railway Show details Whether the terminals in inland waterway ports are connected with main roads and railway lines. Connected with both international road and rail networks: 9 points 9pts Connected with either international road or rail network: 7 points 7pts Connected with both main roads and railway lines not belonging to the international network: 5 points 5pts Connected with either main roads or railway lines not belonging to the international network: 3 points 3pts No road and railway connection: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A Connected with sea lanes: additional 1 point 3-EC-6.1: Percentage of IWW equipped with RIS Show details Ratio of the length of inland waterways (IWWs) equipped with River Information Services (RIS) to the total length of IWW network. ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 20%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-6.2: Application of RIS technological solutions Show details Degree of application of RIS technological solutions in the country, which include (1) VHF radio; (2) Mobile data communication; (3) Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS); (4) Internet; (5) Vessel tracking and tracing system; (6) Ship reporting system. All 6 systems are in place: 10 points 10pts 4-5 systems are in place: 8 points 8pts 2-3 systems are in place: 6 points 6pts 1 system is in place: 4 points 4pts No system is in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-6.3: Percentage of IWW covered by Inland ECDIS standard Show details Ratio of the length of inland waterways (IWWs) of international importance that are covered by Inland ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display Information System) standard, to the total length of the international IWW in the country. ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 20%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EC-6.4: Percentage of IWW equipped with AIS Show details Ratio of the length of inland waterways (IWWs) equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) to the total length of IWW network. ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 20%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A Save IWW progress Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel 3-SO-1.1: Application of internationally harmonized navigation rules Show details Degree of application of internationally harmonized navigation rules (in Europe, these concern the European Code for Inland Waterways/CEVNI) on the country’s international waterways. Fully harmonized: 10 points 10pts Partially harmonized: 7 points 7pts Not harmonized: 4 points 4pts No national legislations: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-1.2: Navigation-related accidents Show details Number of navigation-related accidents per year. These concern the accidents that occur due to insufficient navigational infrastructure, such as navigational aids (cardinal marks, lateral marks and buoy etc.) and other signs & markings along waterway routes for both night and day navigation. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. N/A 3-SO-2.1: Harmonization of registration of inland navigation vessels Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the registration of inland navigation vessels, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized: 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-2.2: Acceptance of harmonized mandatory vessel certificates Show details Degree of acceptance of harmonized mandatory vessel related certificates (such as vessel certificate vessel and measurement certificate). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized: 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Accept only national certificates: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-2.3: Number of vessels equipped with AIS Show details Ratio of the number of vessels involved in international transport that are equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS), to the total number of vessels involved in international transport in the country per year. ratio ≥ 90%: 10 points 10pts 75% ≤ ratio < 90%: 8 points 8pts 50% ≤ ratio <75%: 6 points 6pts 25% ≤ ratio < 50%: 4 points 4pts 10% ≤ ratio < 25%: 2 points 2pts ratio < 10%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-2.4: Application of provisions for safety clearance, freeboard and draught marks Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions for safety clearance, freeboard and draught marks for inland navigation vessels, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized: 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-2.5: Application of provisions for passenger vessels Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions for passenger vessels in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized: 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-3.1a: Provision of function-specific training Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the provision of function-specific training for personnel and crew involved in the transport of dangerous goods. The internationally agreed elements of function-specific training are set out in ADN (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The provision is developed based on internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10pts The provision is developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5pts The provision is developed partially based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3pts The provision does not recognize internationally/regionally agreed rules or no training provisions in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-3.1b: Percentage of transport of dangerous goods Show details Percentage of traffic classified as transport of dangerous goods on the inland waterway network. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. N/A 3-SO-3.2a: Harmonization of procedures for appointment of inspection bodies Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the provision of function-specific training for personnel and crew involved in the transport of dangerous goods. The internationally agreed elements of function-specific training are set out in ADN (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The appointment procedures are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10pts The appointment procedures are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5pts The appointment procedures are not developed based on internationally/ regionally agreed provisions, but recognize them: 3 points 3pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no procedures in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-3.2b: Provisions for vessels transporting dangerous goods Show details The extent to which the carriage of dangerous goods is subject to the mandatory use of vessels required by the international standards for the carriage of dangerous goods as regards their construction, type approval, ADN (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway) approval and technical inspections. Mandatory: 10 points 10pts Voluntary: 5 points 5pts Non-existing: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-3.3a: Provisions concerning loading, carriage, unloading and handling of dangerous goods Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national regulatory provisions concerning loading, carriage, unloading and handling of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The national regulatory provisions are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10pts The national regulatory provisions are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5pts The national regulatory provisions are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no national regulatory provisions in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-3.3b: Mandatory requirements concerning vessels and equipment Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national legislations on requirements concerning vessels and equipment, such as fire-extinguishing arrangements and special equipment. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5pts The national legislations are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no national legislations in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-SO-4.1: Requirements concerning the construction of vessels Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements to be complied with by the vessel crew, such as type of portable lamps and prohibition on smoking, fire and naked light. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The construction rules are developed based on internationally agreed provisions (ADN/Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterway): 10 points 10pts The construction rules are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5pts Not applicable 1pts The requirements are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no requirements in place: 0 point 0pts 3-SO-4.2: Harmonization of requirements to be complied with by vessel crew Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements to be complied with by the vessel crew, such as type of portable lamps and prohibition on smoking, fire and naked light. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions (ADR/Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road): 10 points 10pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5pts The requirements are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no requirements in place: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A Save IWW progress Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel 3-EV-1.1: Number of alternative fuel inland vessels Show details Ratio of the number of alternative fuel inland vessels to the total number of inland vessels in the country per year. Alternative fuels for inland vessels are liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, methanol, biofuel, hydrogen, as well as electromotion, hybrid (diesel-electric), fuel cell and battery systems. ratio ≥ 20%: 10 points 10pts 15% ≤ ratio < 20%: 8 points 8pts 10% ≤ ratio < 15%: 6 points 6pts 5% ≤ ratio < 10%: 4 points 4pts ratio < 5%: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EV-1.2: Average age of vessels Show details The average age of inland vessels involved in international transport. age ≤ 10 years: 10 points 10pts 10 years < age ≤ 30 years: 7 points 7pts 30 years < age ≤ 50 years: 4 points 4pts age > 50 years: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A 3-EV-2.1: Harmonization of water pollution prevention Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the prevention of water pollution produced by vessels in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized: 10 points 10pts Regionally harmonized: 8 points 8pts Subregionally harmonized: 6 points 6pts Bilaterally harmonized: 4 points 4pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0pts 3-EV-2.2: Modal share of passengers IWW transport Show details Ratio of the passenger kilometres performed with inland waterway transport to the total passenger kilometres involved in international journeys per year. ratio ≥ 10%: 10 points 10pts 8% ≤ ratio < 10%: 8 points 8pts 6% ≤ ratio < 8%: 6 points 6pts 4% ≤ ratio < 6%: 4 points 4pts 2% ≤ ratio < 4%: 2 points 2pts Ratio < 2%: 0 point 0pts 3-EV-2.3: Implementation of technical adaptation measures in inland waterways Show details Degree of implementation of technical adaptation measures for inland waterways to project climate change impacts on inland waterways system and to propose adaptation options. Some examples of documents where such measures are addressed are “Climate Change Adaptation Plan for International IW Network” (USA), and “The impact of climate change to inland waterway transport and the competitive position of the port of Rotterdam” (2011). Measures have been implemented: 10 points 10pts Measures are currently being developed: 7 points 7pts Measures are planned to be developed: 4 points 4pts No measures planned to be developed: 0 point 0pts Not applicable N/A Save IWW progress Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel