Overview
The main aim of the C2C project is to enhance the quality of a few strategic corridors and shipping routes by optimising the existing infrastructure and encouraging more sustainable freight transport and inter-modality.
To further develop economic competitiveness and facilitate trade, C2C responds to the demand of tackling fragmentations in the cross-border logistic supply chains by better connecting ports to each other, and to the hinterland they serve. In complement with 3 major regional authorities, a significant number of the 2 Seas area’s ports will participate as partners in C2C.
The strategic cooperation between these partners will enable tangible, competitive action within a wider regional, national and cross border framework. Partners will work to deliver a strategic cross border Port and Transport Infrastructure Investment Framework and logistics masterplan.
To achieve this, activities of the project include consulting relevant actors in partner regions to identify and prioritise the most urgent actions needed, and to eradicate critical and immediate transport blockages within the eligible area.
Funding
Results
What were the key results of the project?
Activity 1 : 1 Strategic cross-border Port and Transport Infrastructure Investment Framework Study.
Activity 2: 1 upgraded port rail terminal (Calais) and 1 Calais (-Dover) corridor logistic study - 1 business case to investigate the reinstatement possibility of a port rail head in Dover; - 1 set of completed pre-investment works (engineering studies, designs and specifications) to increase the rail gauge of a major strategic rail link (Southampton to the Midlands) - Adapted and renovated short-sea shipping berth and landfill contiguous to the ro-ro terminal and the bridgehead/foundation for paving and surfacing to allow for the off-loading and storage of materials (Zeebrugge).
Activity 3: 1 upgraded multimodal quay, 1 inland navigation study and test case and 1 international ports business forum (Oostende) - Removal of 1 road bottleneck to port (Portsmouth) and integrated reconfiguration spatial plan for the port of Portsmouth to identify and design. - 1 set of reports on Shoreham reconfiguration strategy and improved road transport access between the port and its hinterland (Shoreham); - Improved rail access to port (Boulogne-sur-Mer)
Did all partners and territories benefit from the results?
Activity 1: The beneficiaries are the 3 regions of the C2C project e.g. South East England, Nord Pas de Calais and West Flanders as the Strategic cross-border Port and Transport Infrastructure Investment Framework Study brings together national logistics studies from each region into a cohesive cross-border document which addresses the commonalities of the issues facing these competitive ports.
Activity 2: The beneficiaries are SEEDA (LP) as representing the South East of England; Port of Dover, Port of Calais and Port of Zeebrugge. The South East of England benefits from an enhanced rail network which can now transport 9’6” freight containers which previously travelled by road. The Port of Calais no longer has to transport new cars through the town as they have a new cars platform on site which can accept and store deliveries. The Port of Zeebrugge is benefitting from increased traffic as the updated jetty now allows larger vessels into the port area.
Activity 3: The beneficiaries are the Port of Shoreham in SE England as the project delivered a transport development model taking the development of the port area a stage further. The Port of Oostende now showcases a multimodal transport facility. The port of Portsmouth now has an access road for lorries directly into the commercial port area avoiding the city centre. The Port of Boulogne sur Mer has re-established a rail link between the port and the main rail network system to encourage modal shift from Road to rail.
What were the effects / outcomes for the territories involved?
The South East of England benefits from an enhanced rail network which can now transport 9’6” freight containers which previously travelled by road.
The Port of Calais no longer has to transport new cars through the town as they have a new cars platform on site which can accept and store deliveries.
The Port of Zeebrugge is benefitting from increased traffic as the updated jetty now allows larger vessels into the port area.
The Port of Shoreham in SE England has also benefited as the project delivered a transport development model taking the development of the port area a stage further.
The Port of Oostende now showcases a multimodal transport facility.
The Port of Portsmouth now has an access road for lorries directly into the commercial port area avoiding the city centre.
The Port of Boulogne sur Mer has re-established a rail link between the port and the main rail network system to encourage modal shift from Road to rail.