ECOBONUS

Challenge

The overall objective of this Action is to contribute to the further policy development of the MoS.
The specific objective of this Action is to design a new effective and sustainable incentive Scheme (ECOBONUS) which aims to support intermodal freight transportation via the increase of demand for MoS and is aligned with the framework and new priorities of the TENT-T policy.

Approach

We explore the creation of an IT tool for (automatized) management of the ECOBONUS scheme.
The design of the IT services should in particular be connected to exiting Port Community Systems, National Single Windows and the future European Single Window development promoted by Directive 2010/65/EU.

Conclusion

• Development of a detailed ECOBONUS Scheme design, addressing all necessary aspects such as: financing, scope, operation, technical, technological and innovation aspects, along with regulation and legal framework issues;
• Achieving consensus in the scope, the operation of the Scheme and its financial terms among the participating Member States, DG MOVE, DG COM and the market stakeholders;
• Analysis and impact assessment of the Scheme, in the framework of current transport and sustainability policies in Europe. Risk analysis, expected impacts, expected effectiveness, potential distortion of competition, either in maritime transport either with other modes, especially with energy and eco efficient modes like railways, and comparison with alternative schemes.