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Transport and Logistics in Croatia Belgian Trade Office C R O A T I A Zagreb, 2010 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 Executive Summary This research intends to show what the current position of Croatia is in terms of transport and logistics. As it is known, Croatia became independent in 1991, and since that time all its efforts have been focused in reconstructing the country. These efforts are most reflected in the level of development reached currently in all economic sectors. The transport sector counts for 8% of the total GDP of Croatia. There are three main branches: ground, water and air transport. They differ from each other in many aspects). Ground transportation has also two branches: road transport (cars, buses and public transportation) and railroad transport. The road transport is highly developed and almost all the roads meet the European Union Standards and safety measures. The roads are safe and reach all the parts of Croatia. Railroad sector is poorly developed and there are still huge infrastructure lacks. A lot of work can be done in this sector in order to reach better standards. Water transport is one of the most important activities in the country and one of the crucial activities in the general economy. Water transport includes sea ports, transport in river and pipelines. Croatia has 3 big main ports that are very important for foreign investment: Rijeka, Split and Ploče. Air transport is not much used, but good enough to meet the requirements of the country. Most visitors come with their own car of by railroad or bus. Air cargo only represents an insignificant part of all other entering goods.. The national air company is Croatia Airlines (www.croatiaairlines.com), and it has all the market in Croatia. There are some low cost airlines flying to and from Croatia, but mostly on a seasonal base. In the field of logistics, Croatia has no development; this is a new business for the country. Educational framework is not defined and there is no training in this field. C R O A T I A 2 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 Index Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………2 1. CROATIA OVERVIEW…………………………………………………………………..6 2. ECONOMY………………………………………………………………………………7 2.1 Related Links……………………………………………………………………7 3. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………8 4. TRANSPORT SECTOR OVERVIEW……………………………………………………..8 4.1 Related Links…………………………………………………………………..11 5. REGULATION DEPENDENCIES OF CROATIA………………………………………13 AIR TRANSPORT ………………………………………………………………………………………….14 6. AIRPORTS……………………………………………………………………………….15 6.1 General Statistics……………………………………………………………..15 6.2 Main Airports…………………………………………………………………..16 6.2.1 Zagreb Airport……………………………………………………………16 6.2.2 Split Airport ………………………………………………………………18 6.2.3 Rijeka Airport ……………………………………………………………18 6.2.4 Osijek Airport…………………………………………………………….18 6.2.5 Zadar Airport ……………………………………………………………18 6.2.6 Dubrovnik Airport ………………………………………………………18 6.2.7 Pula Airport ……………………………………………………………...19 6.2.8 Brač Airport ……………………………………………………………..19 6.3 Related Links…………………………………………………………………..19 GROUND TRANSPORT…………………………………………………………………………………20 7. RAIL TRANSPORT………………………………………………………………………21 7.1 Statistics………………………………………………………………………...27 7.2 Dobova-Tovarnik line (International corridor X…………………………27 7.3 Ogulin-Knin line……………………………………………………………….28 7.4 International corridor V……………………………………………………...29 7.5 The Vinkovci-Osijek line……………………………………………………...29 7.6 The "Unska pruga" route…………………………………………………….29 7.7 Network connection problems……………………………………………30 7.8 Power Systems………………………………………………………………...30 7.9 Ecological Railways………………………………………………………….30 8. ROAD TRANSPORT…………………………………………………………………….31 8.1 Croatian National Report of Transportation…………………………….32 8.2 Road Rules……………………………………………………………………..33 8.3 Vehicle Registration Plates of Croatia…………………………………..33 C R O A T I A 3 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 8.4 City codes……………………………………………………………………..34 8.5 Motorways and Expressways……………………………………………… 35 8.5.1 Toll ………………………………………………………………………….35 8.5.2 Non-cash toll payment ………………………………………………..36 8.6 Motorway A1 …………………………………………………………………37 8.7 Other motorways …………………………………………………………….37 8.8 Roads Under Construction …………………………………………………39 8.9 Major Roads …………………………………………………………………..40 8.10 Minor Roads …………………………………………………………………..40 8.11 Bus Traffic………………………………………………………………………40 WATER TRANSPORT …………………………………………………………………………………..42 9. SEA TRANSPORT……………………………………………………………………….43 9.1 Ports …………………………………………………………………………….44 9.1.1 Rijeka Port…………………………………………………………………48 a) Traffic Position…………………………………………………………………………48 b) Development…………………………………………………………………………50 c) Rijeka Gateway Project…………………………………………………………… 51 d) Additional Projects for Rijeka’s Port ……………………………………………...51 d.1) Container and RO-RO terminal………………………………………………………52 d.2) General cargo terminal ……………………………………………………………….52 d.3) Inland warehouses ……………………………………………………………………..53 d.4) Frigo terminal…………………………………………………………………………….53 d.5) Timber terminal…………………………………………………………………………..53 e) Rijeka’s Port Terminals……………………………………………………………….53 e.1) Cereal Terminal………………………………………………………………………….53 e.2) Frigo Terminal ……………………………………………………………………………55 e.3) General Cargo Terminal ………………………………………………………………55 e.4) Timber Terminal ………………………………………………………………………….55 e.5) Container and RO-RO Terminal ……………………………………………………..55 e.6) Bulk Cargo Terminal…………………………………………………………………….55 e.7) Liquid Cargo……………………………………………………………………………..56 e.8) Bršica Terminal …………………………………………………………………………..56 e.9) Škrljevo Terminal…………………………………………………………………………57 f) Statistics of Rijeka Port ………………………………………………………………57 g) Related Links………………………………………………………………………….58 9.1.2 Ploče……………………………………………………………………….59 a) Services (Ploče Port and Metkovic Port)………………………………………...59 b) Ownership Structure ………………………………………………………………...60 c) Internal Organization of the Port …………………………………………………60 d) Company Organization…………………………………………………………….60 C R O A T I A 4 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 e) Terminals ………………………………………………………………………………61 e.1) General Cargo Terminal……………………………………………………………….61 e.2) Bulk Cargo Terminal…………………………………………………………………….62 e.3) Terminal for liquid cargo transshipment…………………………………………….63 e.4) Grain cargo terminal…………………………………………………………………...64 e.5) Wood Terminal…………………………………………………………………………..65 e.6) Alumina and Petroleum coke terminal …………………………………………….66 e.7) Container terminal……………………………………………………………………...67 f) General Statistics of Ploče Port……………………………………………………..68 g) Projects at Ploče Port………………………………………………………………..72 g.1) Bulk Cargo at Port of Ploče.…………………………………………………………..72 h) Related Links………………………………………………………………………….75 9.1.3 Zadar ………………………………………………………………………76 9.1.4 Šibenik …………………………………………………………………….77 9.1.5 Split ………………………………………………………………………...77 9.1.6 Dubrovnik ………………………………………………………………...78 a) Projects at Dubrovnik Port …………………………………………………………78 a.1) Reconstruction of port infrastructure, Berth 10-16………………..………………78 a.2) Project of reconstruction of operation shore Batahovina: …………………….78 a.3) Rebuilding plan of Port’s superstructure:…………………………………………..79 9.2 Harbormasters’ Offices……………………………………………………...79 9.3 Port Authorities ……………………………………………………………….79 10. RIVER TRANSPORT …………………………………………………………………....80 11. PIPELINES ………………………………………………………………………………82 12. LOGISTICS REPORT …………………………………………………………………..83 13. ANALYSIS – SUMMARY……………………………………………………………….84 13.1 General Overview …………………………………………………………...84 13.2 Air Transport …………………………………………………………………..84 13.3 Road Transport ……………………………………………………………….85 13.4 Railways………………………………………………………………………...86 13.5 Sea Transport …………………………………………………………………86 13.6 Multimodal (combined transport ………………………………………...87 13.7 Logistics…………………………………………………………………………87 14. CONCLUSION …………………………………………………………………………87 APPENDIX 1: Summary of Links …………………………………………………………….89 APPENDIX 2: Useful Contacts……………………………………………………………….93 C R O A T I A 5 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 1. CROATIA OVERVIEW Area: 56,542 sq. km (22,830 sq. mi) Population: 4.5m (July 2009 est.) Capital City: Zagreb (population: 800,000) Official Language: Croatian Religion: It is estimated that about 85% of the population is Roman Catholic. Orthodoxes make up around 5% of the population and Muslims a further 1.3 % Currency: Croatian Kuna (HRK) Major Political Parties: Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP), Croatian People's Party – Liberal Democrats (HNS), and a Croatian Peasant Party (HSS) - Croatian Liberal Party (HSLS) coalition. Government: Parliamentary Democracy1 President: Social Democrat Ivo Josipović was elected for a five-year term in January 2010. Prime Minister: Mrs Jadranka Kosor Foreign Minister: Mr Gordan Jandroković Membership of International Organizations: United Nations, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Council of Europe, Regional Cooperation Council, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Partnership for Peace, NATO. 1 http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/country-profile/europe/croatia/?profile=all C R O A T I A 6 [TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN CROATIA] Zagreb, 2010 2. ECONOMY Basic Economic Facts (Source: Croatian National Bank) GDP: €47.4 billion GDP per head: €10,700 Average Monthly salary (gross): €1044 Average Monthly salary (NET): € 734 Annual Growth: 6% Inflation: 3% Official unemployment: 13.2% (ILO figure 9%) Major Industries: Tourism, shipbuilding,