This examines the economic, trade and transport relationships across the NETA corridor and outlines proposals whereby this new axis can assist European social and economic cohesion through the reduction of regional disparities; develop alternatives to existing transport congestion; and capitalise on the eastward expansion of the EU.  [summary report].

Eco-cultural Project

The eco-cultural assets of the corridor are identified, examined and categorised into those requiring strict conservation, those in need of enhancement and the degraded areas where landscape recreation is more appropriate. Alongside this opportunities for the sustainable exploitation of these assets for eco-cultural tourism are also explored.  [summary report.].

Logistics Module

Measures to assist the development of improved multi-modal transport are considered with a special emphasis on rail/sea linkages within the overall concept of a “braided approach” to transport. This is based on a thorough preliminary audit of traffic flows across the Irish Sea and North Sea. A shift is identified from preoccupation with isolated journeys to a more integrated approach requiring the application of ICT techniques.  [summary report].

Portnet

The Port of Amsterdam reports on moves to establish a co-operative approach to the development of a Harbour Management System involving all interested parties, making positive use of ICT techniques.  [summary report].

Inter-modal Chain Management

Road, Rail, Inland Waterway and Short Sea Shipping potential are examined in relation to the Amsterdam/North Sea Canal Area (ANSCA) together with ways whereby partners may be brought together to develop new and innovative ways of freight distribution.  [summary report].

North Sea Trade and Transport

Existing and potential trade flows in the North Sea section of the corridor were examined as a preliminary to the development of business contact groups to explore both barriers and opportunities relating to the expansion of trade in the future.  [summary report].

Sustainable Industrial Areas

Seven industrial areas in the Netherlands, Germany and England were examined, compared, and proposals discussed to foster a more sustainable approach to industrial development.  [summary report].

Amsterdam-Berlin Train

Following an examination of the existing unsatisfactory situation, practical proposals are made for ways in which passenger services could be significantly improved, both in frequency and speed. The importance of parallel improvements to freight services is also acknowledged, together with the possibility of an integrated approach to both.  [summary report].

Political & Professional Networks

Development of the above eight modules has required a great deal of co-operative working by professional officers in all the participating regions across four nation states. This has only been possible with positive support and encouragement by both regional and national political representatives.

Through contact, co-operation and mutual understanding of the added value to be gained from this joint working, more formal networks of both officers and political representatives are developing to take the NETA concept forward to the full realisation of its future potential.

Thanks are also due to the staff of the NWMA and NSR INTERREG IIc secretariats for their constant support, without which the project would not have been possible.  [summary report ].

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