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DaGoB key objectives and experiences

DaGoB key objectives and experiences. Prof. Lauri Ojala DaGoB Seminar, Brussels 13 June 2007 lauri.ojala@tse.fi. www.dagob.info. The Challenge. Over 300 million tons of Dangerous Goods (DG) transported annually in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR).

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DaGoB key objectives and experiences

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  1. DaGoB key objectives and experiences Prof. Lauri Ojala DaGoB Seminar, Brussels 13 June 2007 lauri.ojala@tse.fi www.dagob.info

  2. The Challenge • Over 300 million tons of Dangerous Goods (DG) transported annually in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). • A small number of DG specialists in each BSR country, and the administrative capacity is often extremely limited. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  3. Limited number of staff in 2006at competent authorities:“One per 500,000 tons” *) No. of persons working with the regulations at the competent authorities as defined in ADR, RID and IMDG-code **) Exact total number difficult to calculate, as some deal with DG as a part-duty Source: DaGoB Report on DG Authorities in the Baltic Sea Region (forthcoming) Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  4. DaGoB Scope & Partners • BSR: • - Authorities • - Industry • - Seaports • Academia • Modes: • Road • Rail • Maritime • Ports • Intermodal Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  5. DaGoB Objectives (1) • Promote correct implementation of DG regulations among stakeholders • Find risk points in the DG transport chains by real life cases • Provide the first BSR-wide analyses of DG flows and accidents in the region Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  6. DaGoB Objectives (2) • Organise joint field exercises to share information & practices • Organised ones: SE, FI, DE, RU... • Disseminate good practices on local, national and EU level • Enable information exchange between public and private sector stakeholders Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  7. Long term impacts • BSR-wide survey of DG flows and accidents • Better cross-border contacts between DG authorities • Better dialogue between DG authorities and the private sector • Research cooperation on DG issues in the BSR. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  8. Work Package layout Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  9. The DaGoB framework The Human Factor & Organisation Knowledge Management & Exchange Logistics Operators Towards Safer and More Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods Transnational, National, Local ADR, IMDG, RID, ADN, REACH… Safety and Competitiveness Regulatory Framework Shippers IT and Physical equipment Infrastructure and Equipment Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  10. Available DaGoB reports • 1:2006 Summary of Evaluation of EU Policy on the Transport of Dangerous Goods since 1994 • 2:2006 Transport of Dangerous Goods in Finland in 2002 • 3:2006 Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Law • 4:2006 Maritime Transport and Risks of Packaged Dangerous Goods • 5:2006 Risk Management System – Risk Assessment Frameworks and Techniques • 1:2007 Supply Chain Analysis of Dangerous Goods in the BSR – Multiple Case Study of 14 Supply Chains Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  11. Analysis of 14 DG Supply Chains • 14 long-term supply chains analysed in autumn 2006. • No critical problems detected, but differences and overlap in the regulations of different transport modes exist. • Capacity limitations on ro-ro and ro-pax ferries in summer. • System-controlled operations, up-to-date equipment, well-trained personnel and an approved quality system a must. • Better coordination between safety authorities is needed. Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  12. DaGoB in St. Petersburg • Bilateral seminarswith substantial participation organised: • Logistics in International Transport of DG, Oct. 25-27, 2006 • Safe and Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods in the Russian EU-Logistics Chain, March 21, 2007 • Instructions on heavy goods vehicle traffic for foreign drivers entering Finnish port areas delivered; • DaGoRus with TACIS funding will take over the activities Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  13. Selected upcoming reports • 1. Dangerous Goods Transport in the Baltic Sea Region: Authorities, Agencies and Regulations • 2. Transport of Dangerous Goods in the BSR - A survey of DG flows • 3. A survey of DG accidents & incidents in the BSR • 4. DaGoB Action Plan – “A Toolkit” Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  14. DaGoB “Toolkit” Framework The Human Factor & Organisation Risk Management Towards Safer and More Reliable Transport of Dangerous Goods Competitiveness Safety Regulatory Framework Public Sector Domain Private Sector Domain Policy-making Supply Chain Mgmt IT Management Infrastructure & Equipment Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

  15. Thank you! www.dagob.info Ojala; Brussels, June 13, 2007

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