Waterborne Transport The history of waterborne transport is ancient and can be dated back to millenniums ago. In recent times, this transportation method is facing a new popularity and increase, due to the global trade and continuously increasing need of networks and connections between overseas countries. Waterborne transport and operations result now a key for Europe´s development and future. Indeed, Europe is a maritime power, and new regulations have been implemented and waterborne transport will continue to be object of international policy actions. NTU has more than ten years experience within the field. We have conducted a number of projects, offering multidisciplinary solutions, ranging from the expansion and modernization of ports to decisions on matters related to maritime safety and security. We are specialists in the upgrading of port operations, the development of maritime transport corridors such as the Motorways of the Sea initiative, protection of the marine environment, work conditions at sea, VIMSAS audits and safe and secure sea transport. Programme Management Support for the Expansion and Modernisation of the Port of Frederikshavn (2014-2018) Denmark Port Authority/ INEA The overall objective of the program is to enhance the Port of Frederikshavn’s positioning on the Comprehensive TEN-T Core Network as well as its regional standing as to become a key maritime hub in Northern Europe, thus furthering the development of Motorways of the Sea Corridors in Europe. The purpose of the NTU’s assignment is to assist the Port of Frederikshavn in developing and implementing an ambitious investment program “Nordic Maritime Hub - Linking Northern Denmark to Core Network Corridors and Motorways of the Sea”, amounting over 100 MEUR, co-financed by European Commission - INEA Innovation and Networks Executing Agency (2014-EU-TA-0314-W). TRACECA Maritime Safety and Security II (2013-2016) Eastern Europe (non-EU) and Central Asia European Commission The overall objective of the project was to make shipping in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea safer, more secure and environment friendly. NTU supported the achivement of the specific objective of the project that was further ratification and implementation of international maritime safety and security conventions as well as improving the level of quality and coordination of maritime administrations in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea partner countries (Direct beneficiary Countries included Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan as well as Bulgaria and Romania as indirect beneficiaries) Support to the Egyptian River Transport Authority for the establishment of an updated Database System (2012-2013) Egypt European Commission The overall objective of the project was to contribute to Egypt’s economic and social development by enhancing an integrated multimodal freight transport system and increase operational capacity at River Transport Authority (RTA). NTU supported the achievement of the specific objective of the project that was to enable improved information availability in the River Transport Authority in order to communicate and effectively link with Ministry of Transport and other stakeholders including Customs, through the establishment or upgrading of a new state of the art waterways transport information system. Assessment Study of Tanzania’s Ports in the Regional Economic Environment (2012) Tanzania European Commission The overall objective of the project was to improve connectivity of the African countries to regional and global markets with the aim to boost trade and contribute to the economic development process of the entire region. The purpose of the NTU’s assignment was to critically examine the key challenges facing Tanzania’s ports and logistics infrastructure and to assess the collective implications of these for trade in the East African regions served by the Tanzanian ports in order to inform policy debate on development of appropriate maritime transport strategies. Feasibility Study for the Mediterranean Sea Maritime Development Cooperation (2011) Mediterranean region European Commission The overall objective of the project was to improve the integration of maritime transport policies in the Mediterranean Sea region through the dissemination of investment best practices and development of a common cooperation platform between the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission (EC) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The specific objective of the Mediterranean Sea Maritime Development Cooperation Project was to find ways to balance the need for using the economic potential of the Mediterranean Sea with the growing pressure on the marine ecosystem by bridging the fragmentation across the range of maritime actors. The purpose for the NTU’s assignment was to develop a feasibility study to identify the key issues and integrate innovative solutions into a single proposal to support financing for the success of the Mediterranean Sea Maritime Development Cooperation project. Economic, Financial and Sectorial Study of the Leava Port, Territory of Wallis & Futuna (2012) Wallis and Futuna European Commission The overall objective of the project was to support the sustainable economic development of the territory of Wallis & Futuna through improvement of maritime transport links and shipping lines. NTU supported the achievement of the specific objective of the project that was to increase the shipping services capacity of Futuna through the development of the Leava platform. Preparation of Tender Dossiers for Works in Navigable Waterways in Congo (2009) Congo European Commission/EDF The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the economic development and regional integration of Congo through the development of multimodal transport networks. NTU supported the achievement of the specific objective of the project that was to improve the navigable waterways in Congo through the construction of hydraulic structures at the entrance to the Mbamou canal. Support to the Development of the Project "Motorways of the Sea” for Black Sea and Caspian Sea (2007-2008) Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Turkey, Turkmenistan European Commission The overall objective of the project was to develop a transport corridor on the West - East axis from Europe across the Black Sea through the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea to Central Asia. NTU supported the achievement of the specific objective of the project that was to develop efficient connections of maritime transport with other modes in the region thus enhancing the intermodal transport along the corridor. NAVIGATION News Projects Services Project Vacancies About Contact Intranet NTU DENMARK NTU International A/S Vestre Havnepromenade 5 DK- 9000 Aalborg - Denmark +45 99 30 00 00 +45 99 30 00 01 ntu@ntu.eu