Overview
The study is related to the BSR Interreg III B NP project Baltic Gateway PLUS. The study includes the following researches: (1) to specify freight flows to Region Berlin via Klaipeda Seaport; (2) to specify freight flows to Region Berlin via Kalvariju cross border check point.
The objective is the collection of official statistical data for years 2005 and 2006 from legal statistical bureaus and some freight operators.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland as well as other six countries join the European Union since 1st May, 2004. The last period for statistical freight trucking data based on Customs Manifests was April, 2004. In the past three years many changes happened. GDP, international trade and freight traffic increased dramatically in the new EU countries. The method selected is the collection statistical data for years 2005-2006 from official statistical bodies of Federal Lands of Germany as well as official statistical bodies of Lithuania.
Statistical data on goods flow between Kalvariju Border/Klaipeda Seaport and Berlin Region was not founded in any known statistical bodies. The all necessary statistical issues that concerned the mentioned link was successfully collected for year 2005 and 2006. The interviews with Lithuanian freight operators contribute to the methodology of the project. The statistical data from DFDS Lisco Company that operates ferry lines from Klaipeda to Germany (Kiel and Sassnitz) is also evaluated.
Funding
Results
The result of the project was the study with these conclusions:
The so-called Region Berlin is defined as territory of three Federal Land of Germany – Berlin, Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommenrn. The freight flow via check point Kalvariju is assumed as freight flow via cross border points Kalvariju as well as Lazdiju. Freight flow via Klaipeda port and Kalvariju check point (incl. Lazdiju) to the so-called region Berlin defined as destination point in which freight has been unloaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 199,59 thousand tons (14,78 thousand trailers annually, ~40 per day);
in 2006 – 229,96 thousand tons (16,91 thousand trailers annually, ~46 per day).
Freight flow via Klaipeda port to the so-called region Berlin defined as destination point in which freight has been unloaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 19,09 thousand tons (1,41 thousand trailers annually, ~4 per day);
in 2006 – 23,98 thousand tons (1,76 thousand trailers annually, ~5 per day).
Freight flow via Kalvariju check point (including Lazdiju) to the so-called region Berlin defined as destination point in which freight has been unloaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 180,50 thousand tons (13,37 thousand trailers annually, ~36 per day);
in 2006 –205,98 thousand tons (15,14 thousand trailers annually, ~41 per day).
Freight flow via Klaipeda port and Kalvariju check point (incl. Lazdiju) from the so-called region Berlin defined as origin point in which freight has been loaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 48,88 thousand tons (3,62 thousand trailers annually, ~10 per day);
in 2006 – 78,45 thousand tons (5,77 thousand trailers annually, ~16 per day).
Freight flow via Klaipeda port from the so-called region Berlin defined as origin point in which freight has been loaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 25,30 thousand tons (1,87 thousand trailers annually, ~5 per day);
in 2006 – 30,52 thousand tons (2,24 thousand trailers annually, ~6 per day).
Freight flow via Kalvariju check point (including Lazdiju) from the so-called region Berlin defined as origin point in which freight has been loaded is as follows:
in 2005 – 23,58 thousand tons (1,75 thousand trailers annually, ~5 per day);
in 2006 – 47,93 thousand tons (3,52 thousand trailers annually, ~10 per day).
Seeking to check results the NEA Consulting Company was asked to provide freight flow in
Innovation aspects
The analysis of the freight flows in Baltic sea.
Policy implications
Supportin material for transport policy.