2013 m. liepa Nr. 3 (22) ISSN 2029-4212 2013 EU SAVAITRaštiS TRANSPORTO PROFESIONALAMS POTENTIAL OF LITHUANIAN TRANSPORT LIETUVOS TRANSPORTO POTENCIALAS EU2013.LT 2 3 the most promising sectors of the nation- al economy, and the current mission is to in- Mieli skaytotjai, crease the country’s competitiveness in the Siekdama sukurti transeuropinius transpor- international markets. This is closely linked to to tinklus, Europos Sąjunga skatina nacionalinių transporto sistemų sujungimą, pašalina esamus the EU transport policy. High-quality multi- eismo pralaidumo trukdžius, tiesia trūkstamas functionality and proper road care is a priority linijas bei derina techninius standartus. Rem- program, which has been implemented over dama transporto projektus iš bendro biudžeto, the past decade. World economic trends and Bendrija siekia integruoti daugiarūšį transportą scientific innovations stimulate to look for ir skatinti geležinkelių bei vandens kelių plėto- new solutions to increase competition. That is tę, kad šie atitiktų kelių transporto pajėgumus. why transport and logistics clusters, combin- Lietuvos transporto sektorius yra viena perspek- tyviausių šalies ūkio šakų, todėl dabartinė misi- ing different types of market participants’ in- ja didinti šalies konkurencingumą tarptautinėse terests and engaging education, are becom- rinkose glaudžiai susijusi su ES transporto politi- ing highly popular in the world. Lithuanian ka. Kokybiškas kelių funkcionalumas ir tinkama tries to follow this trend as this transit coun- jų priežiūra yra svarbi ir prioritetinė šalies pro- try competes both with the CIS countries and grama, įgyvendinama per pastarąjį dešimtme- Customs Warehouses and Forwarding with Northern Europe. tį. Pasaulinės ekonomikos tendencijos ir mokslo Lithuanian transport sector shows very inovacijos skatina ieškoti nestandartinių spren- dimų konkurencijai didinti, todėl pasaulyje for- good indicators with increasing cargo flows muojasi transporto ir logistikos klasteriai, deri- and the development of infrastructure. Active nantys įvairių rinkos dalyvių interesus ir įtrau- participation in the trans-European network kiantys mokslo institucijas. Tokiu keliu stengiasi projects shows Lithuania’s determination to eiti ir Lietuva, nes dėl tranzitinių krovinių srautų become a transport hub in Eastern Europe. šalies geležinkeliai konkuruoja tiek su NVS šali- Lithuania has a well-developed national and mis, tiek su šiaurės Europa. Lietuvos transporto sektorius rodo labai ge- local road network, has its operating main- rus rodiklius: didėjantys krovinių srautai, vysto- tenance and repair system that is why there ma infrastruktūra bei aktyvus dalyvavimas tran- are good conditions for TEN-T transit cargo seuropinių tinklų projektuose byloja apie Lietu- Dear readers, dinates technical standards. By supporting transportation. During this year, Lithuania im- vos ryžtą tapti Rytų Europos transporto centru. In order to create a trans-European trans- transport projects with the money from the mersed into the rapid development of “Rail- Lietuvoje pakankamai gerai išplėtotas valstybi- port networks, European Union promotes joint budget, EU aims to integrate multimo- Baltica” project. This long-awaited project will nės ir vietinės reikšmės kelių tinklas, veikia jo the interconnection of national transport sys- dality and promote rail and water transport increase the cargo capacity for freight compa- priežiūros ir remonto sistema, yra geros sąlygos tranzitinių krovinių pervežimui TEN-T keliais ša- tems, tries to remove existing traffic bottle- development in order to conform to road ca- nies and operators to have more opportuni- lies teritorijoje. šiais metais Lietuva pasinėrė ir į necks, builds new transport lines and coor- pacity. Lithuanian transport sector is one of ties to compete in various industries. projekto „Rail Baltica“ spartų vystymą. šis ilgai lauktas projektas padidins krovinių vežimo pa- jėgumus, o krovinių vežimo įmonės ir operato- riai turės daugiau galimybių konkuruoti įvairio- CONTENT TURINYS se transporto šakose. Lithuanian transport sector: achievements, plans and vision Importance of Land Transport for Lithuanian GDP 4 Lietuvos transporto sektorius: pasiekimai, planai, vizijos 14 Sausumos transporto reikšmė Lietuvos BVP The East–West Transport Corridor and “Rail Baltica” – An Efficient Electrification Connections of Lithuanian Railways 6 Alternative for Handling Freight Flows between EU and CIS 16 Lietuvos geležinkelių elektrifikavimo jungtys Rytų – Vakarų transporto koridorius ir „Rail Baltica“ – efektyvi alternatyva krovinių Projects Undertaken By “Lithuanian Railways” Tend To Result In Success srautams tarp ES ir NVS aptarnauti 18 „Lietuvos geležinkelių“ projektai pasižymi sėkme Lithuanian transport and logistics cluster is ready to join the A Promising Transport Connection Between the Baltic and Balkan States 8 trans-European supply chains 20 Baltijos ir Balkanų šalių perspektyvi transporto jungtis Lietuvos transporto ir logistikos klasteris pasirengęs jungtis į Transeuropines tiekimo grandines Viking – part of the global supply chain 9 Geležinkelis „Rail Baltica“ – tarptautinis projektas 22 „Vikingas“ – tarptautinės tiekimo grandi nės dalis Railway „RailBaltica“ – international project 23 Logistic Peculiarities of the Port Odessa 10 The Foundation will promote reforms in Lithuanian Convenient Place - Success transport sector 24 Patogi vieta – sėkmės garantas Fondas skatins reformas Lietuvos transporto sektoriuje Machinery Made by Lithuanian Company “Vilnius Locomotive Repair „Rail Baltica“ Lietuvai leis išnaudoti Europos geografinio centro 25 Depot” Stays Competitive in Europe 11 pranašumus Lietuvos bendrovės „Vilniaus lokomotyvų remonto depas“ gaminama technika “Rail Baltica” will allow Lithuania to use the geographical European center konkurencinga Europoje Lithuanian Roads – Part of the European Transport Network Moving service - from office to artwork 12 Lietuvos keliai – Europos susisiekimo tinklo dalis 26 Kraustymo paslauga – nuo biuro iki meno dirbinių July 2013, № 3/22 (special edition) ISSN 2029-4212 SYS ITY TEM IL C AB E T R N 00 T U 0 I 8 F O I A C C S A C T A I O L EU2013 N A I C O S NEWSPAPER FOR THE TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS Major freight flows is between: BMC-NET Publisher Baltic Media Center Tel./fax +370 46 311318 Printed by “Lietuvos rytas” Web www.etransporter.lt E-mail [email protected] Eastern (railway transport) and Western (roads transport) countries. E-mail [email protected] Director Аlgirdas Aushra Print-run 10 000 Head office Kalvariju str. 135, Vilnius, Lithuania Editor Mindaugas Aushra Tel./fax +370 5 2481629 Layout Editor Kestutis Jonaitis Note The Editorial Office shall not be liable for Savanoriu av. 182-A, Vilnius, Lithuania, tel. +370 5 232 2277, e-mail: [email protected], www.armo.lt E-mail [email protected] Photo „Baltijos fotografijos linija“, COMMUTING • LOGISTICS • TECHnoloGIES In Klaipeda Daukanto str. 13, Klaipeda, Lithuania „Shutterstock“, Arturas Aushra the content of advertisements. 4 5 LITHUANIAN TRANSPORT SECTOR: ACHIEVEMENTS, PLANS AND VISION It is planned in the future to take advantage and the activities of government bodies and of two gauge railways in Lithuania for freight other water-related transport entities. transport by diverting traffic flows to the East- Lithuania can boast of an ice-free and one West and North-South directions using the po- of the southernmost Klaipeda Sea port in the tential of public logistics centres being creat- Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, a geographi- ed and by increasing the rail network capacity. cal location favourable for transit, excellent in- It is also important to develop green rail corri- termodal transport service conditions, diversi- dors, to increase freight and passenger trans- fied handling activities, the constantly grow- port volumes, and having implemented the ing number of inland waterway transport and Rail Baltica project to combine the Lithuanian relatively high tourism potential. transport network with the Western countries. The goal of the national water transport is the creation of an advanced and secure sys- tem based on an integrated maritime poli- cy model: sustainable development, econom- ic growth, fair competition and high environ- SHUTTERSTOCK mental and social standards. The core element of the maritime transport is the Port of Klaipeda. It is a multipurpose, universal, deep-water port where stevedoring, Aviation transport ship repair and construction companies op- The enlargement of the EU, the free move- erate and all marine business and cargo han- ment of goods and people led to a significant BFL dling services are rendered. growth in the aviation market. Increased traffic The main shipping lines to Western Europe, demands the efficient flow of passengers, con- South-East Asia and the continent of America trol of airports and air traffic, and faster and pass through this port. Here start the shortest better services, so airports need to install the Lithuanian transport sector is one of the most promising sectors of the national economy. The mission of the land routes to the most important industrial latest technologies, to upgrade and expand ARtūrO AušrOS ARtūrO regions of East-European countries. In order their infrastructure. MAN national transport system is to ensure the harmonious public mobility and transport of goods, and to increase to ensure safe navigation in the port the latest EU structural fund investments in pas- the country’s competitive capacity in international markets. The Ministry