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TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Two Pan-European transport corridors (No. V linking Barcelona and Kiev and No. X from Salzburg to Thessalonica) intersect at Ljubljana. Transit traffic has always played an important role and as the traditional transport and trade routes are being reopened, there is a clear upswing in road and rail transport services. An excellent track-record of Slovenian companies in this line of business coupled with modern transport infrastructure is a proven recipe for high-quality and cost-competitive services through Slovenia’s road and rail distribution network, freight forwarding and shipping services, goods handling, warehousing, safety of deliveries, maritime and inland logistic terminal operations and range of additional services according to the needs of client. Slovenia’s accession to the EU provides both Asian and EU manufacturers and traders with faster and more reliable trade routes that meet at fully equipped logistics centres.Transport corridors through Slovenia Source: CCIS According to the forecasts of the National Motorway Construction Programme in the Republic of Slovenia in the period 2003-2013, EUR 3.3 billion is being allocated to the construction and modernisation of the road network (motorways, public roads and railway system). Road network The motorway density in Slovenia is higher than EU-27 average. The links with the neighbouring EU Member States and the southeast Europe is equally good as well. In other words, you will easily reach Slovenia from anywhere in Europe by car or lorry within a day or two. Proportion of motorways compared to the total road network Source: European Union Road Federation (ERF); European Road Statistics, 2007 Road network in Slovenia in km, 2006 Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2007 National Motorway Construction Programme Implementation of the National Motorway Construction Programme began in 1994 when Slovenia had less than 200 km of motorways. Currently, there are about 505 km of well-maintained motorways and around 1,050 km of trunk roads. In the period from 1994 till the end of 2007, almost 380 km of motorways, expressways and other roads have been built. The completion of the extended motorway network is scheduled for 2013. Further information: Motorway Company in the Republic of Slovenia Railway network As railway service is regaining its importance, infrastructure modernisation on the Pan-European Transport Corridors No. V and X is one of national priorities. Freight traffic is well developed, and the rail links between the Adriatic Sea and the landlocked CEE countries offer plenty of opportunities. The density of the rail network in Slovenia is above the average density of EU-15 countries. The Slovenian railway network is 2,193 km long. The latest addition to the Slovenian Railways network is the 43.5-km-long line between Slovenia and Hungary. This single-track non-electrified line for freight and passenger traffic enables speeds of up to 160 km/h. It was opened to traffic in 2001. The broad network of railway lines enables "door-to-door" cargo transport services and the shunting yard in Ljubljana guarantees quick transport across Slovenia. Freight shipment in transit accounts for 90% of all freight shipments. Both freight and passenger service with southeastern Europe has grown over the last few years. The national rail operator Slovenian Railways (SŽ) runs both passenger and freight service and operates railway infrastructure including 60,000m2 of warehouses. It also provides combined transport services, and has container terminals in Ljubljana, Koper, Maribor and Celje. In 2006, Slovenian Railways transported 18.8 million tons of goods and its trains travelled 3,705 million net ton kilometres. National and international railway goods transport (1000 tonns), 2005-2006 Source: Slovenian Railways Passenger trains connect all parts of Slovenia. The Slovenian Railways network is linked to all major European cities with modern InterCity and EuroCity trains. Maritime transport Maritime cargo throughput in the Port of Koper, 2000–2007 (in 1000s of tons) Source: Port of Koper, 2008 The Port of Koper, the largest of Slovenia's ports, represents the southern gateway to international commercial links between Europe and overseas. It lies on the shortest transport route linking commercial centres in Central and Eastern Europe with Mediterranean countries and countries along the Suez Canal. Shipping to the Port of Koper means gaining 7 to 10 days for ships arriving from Asia compared with sailing Europe’s northern ports. Your goods will be in Vienna, Munich or Prague in 24 hours or in two days’ time in Warsaw, Copenhagen or London. These facts have contributed to the development of the Port of Koper into a logistical and distribution centre significant at all times. There are currently 11 modern and fully equipped terminals specialised for various types of goods. Port of Koper has also indoor and outdoor warehouses for general cargo and several special warehouses: Companies can enjoy special advantages in the port’s economic zone, which spreads over an area of 4.7 mn km2 and features 324,000 m2 of covered and sheltered warehouse facilities and slightly less than 1 mn m2 of open-air storage. With its entire range of high-quality basic and additional port services, confirmed by acquisition of the ISO 9001 quality certificate, as well as with all the advantages offered by the port’s economic zone, the Port of Koper establishes opportunities for business success. In making contacts, it also offers logistical, marketing, financial, information and investment support. The Port of Koper also pays great attention to the environment. An environmental management system was therefore introduced in accordance with ISO 14001 standards. In the year 2007, the Port of Koper set a new record as the maritime throughput achieved the mark over 15 million tons, which represents a 9.4 percent increase in comparison to the year 2006. The number of loaded/unloaded wagons in the Port of Koper has increased for 50 percent as well in the last four years. Maritime cargo throughput structure in the Port of Koper in 2007 Source: Port of Koper, 2008 At present the port is considering further expansion and is also debating the possibility of expanding the railway network in the region, which could lead to a further boost in business. Air transport Ljubljana Airport, 25 km from the capital is the main Slovenian airport for passengers and cargo. It is the sixth biggest passenger airport in the new EU-12 members. The airport has been recently renovated, its infrastructure extended and the cargo terminal modernised. Regular and charter flights carry passengers to all important European destinations. Ljubljana Airport in figures Source: Ljubljana Airport, 2008 Maribor Airport mostly handles cargo transportation whereas Portorož Airport has facilities for smaller planes only. The national carrier Adria Airways member of the Lufthansa group Star Alliance, boasts a modern fleet of aircraft. In 2007, Adria Airways carried over 1.1 mio passangers (a 12 percent increase in the overall number of passengers) and 4,510 tonns of freight traffic (a 10 percent growth in freight traffic compared with the previous year). FDI opportunities In line with the Aviation Act (Ur. l. RS, 18/01), airports are treated as a general commercial activity. The state owns 49 per cent of participative preference shares and 1.67 per cent of ordinary shares in the Aerodrom Ljubljana company. An air carrier certificate (AOC) for the performance of commercial air transport may not be acquired by a company based outside Slovenia or the EU. Slovenian or EU citizens must at all times have a controlling share in companies that have such a certificate. This measure constitutes an exception to national treatment. |
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