Elimination of boundaries for the clustering of cargo flows by rail
18021
From 2018 to 2019
This study investigated the feasibility of a subsidy scheme to remove barriers to rail freight bundling. TML conducted the literature review, supported the stakeholder consultation, and worked with TRI-VIZOR and EVH lawyers to develop a new support measure in line with the Flemish policy of ‘user/polluter pays.’
A new support measure for the bundling of freight flows was elaborated, aimed at shippers wishing to explore bundling options among themselves and thereby move to carriers. This option offered the best balance between necessity and legal and budgetary feasibility, while placing responsibility in the chain with the owner of the freight flow, which is in line with Flemish policy inspired by the "user/polluter pays" principle. A draft legal decree was also drawn up that would allow this measure to be introduced.
The necessary background information was collected based on literature research, which focused on statistics, the history of measures, and their degree of success. The needs for a new measure were tested through interviews with stakeholders.
TML conducted the bulk of the literature review and supported the stakeholder consultation. Working out the design of a new measure was done in coordination with TRI-VIZOR. For the legal work, TML supported EVH lawyers.
Based on the work done, the Flemish Government may introduce a new support measure to support the modal shift.
