Rhine-Alpine Talk 18 Recap

We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of Rhine-Alpine Talk #18 “Enhanced Planning and Governance for the North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean Corridor », which took place online on June 6, 2025. We would like to thank the participants for their earnest engagement and the speakers Nicolas Rossignol, Thomas Ertel, Merve Cebeci and Stefano Pensa for sharing their insights and expertise.

This event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, experts, and practitioners to discuss the evolving landscape of European transport corridors, with a particular focus on the PREPARED Targeted Analysis and its implications for integrated governance.

Throughout the event, participants gained valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges presented by the merger of the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean Corridors. The discussions highlighted the importance of data-driven analysis and cross-border cooperation in ensuring sustainable, efficient, and resilient transport solutions.

Looking forward, we are eager to continue the conversation on this topic. If you are a stakeholder in the North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean Corridor and would like to participate in upcoming workshops or surveys related to the PREPARED Targeted Analysis, we invite you to get in touch. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further details about participation in the PREPARED project at vitalie.neceaev@egtc-rhine-alpine.eu.

Expansion of the electronic reporting requirement on the Rhine

Symbolic Picture by Joshua Kettle on Unsplash

The Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) has announced an extension to its electronic reporting obligations for ships longer than 86 meters with cargo holds for commodities transit, as well as vessels with propulsion or auxiliary systems run on fuels other than gas oil or LNG.

The extension will go into effect on December 1, 2026. The CCNR has progressively adopted electronic reporting since 2010 to streamline data exchange between vessels and district control centres, enhance traffic safety, navigation, and accident control. The CCNR advises the industry to be aware of this extended electronic reporting responsibility and to choose software for sending electronic reports as soon as possible and complete the formalities specified by the software provider. The CCNR also developed a questionnaire to help inland waterway operators determine if they fall under the electronic reporting requirement or its extension to December 1, 2026.

More on the CCNR website

Frankfurt published its Mobility Master Plan

Mobility Masterplan Frankfurt front page

Frankfurt City Council approved the Mobility Master Plan in the Römer on May 8, 2025. By means of this sustainable mobility plan, the Frankfurt City Council had developed a thorough mobility planning strategy outlining the objectives for the city. From walking, cycling, and motor vehicle traffic to public transport, the emphasis is on all kinds of transportation under consideration of the social, financial, and environmental sides of movement.

In 2025, the Mobility Department will concentrate on pedestrian traffic, business and logistical traffic, and commuter traffic, thus addressing regional and intermodal networking.

The city is advancing public transport, expansion projects around Frankfurt Central Station and the overall rail transport plan, which is due to be published in mid-2025. The Mobility Department is also advancing ahead with measures for car traffic, including the development of the e-charging infrastructure in the Frankfurt city area, a P+R feasibility study and the extension of car-sharing services to the suburbs of the city.

Source(in German): 

Frankfurt.de