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Transport harmonization in commercial transport in the SADC-RegionTransport harmonization in commercial transport in the SADC-RegionCape Town, Republic of South Africa, September 18-21, 2006Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, September 18-21, 2006
Presented byPresented by
Bernard DzawandaBernard Dzawanda
Executive Director-Southern African Railways AssociationExecutive Director-Southern African Railways AssociationHarare, ZimbabweHarare, Zimbabwe
SOUTHERN AFRICAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION
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Corridor development in Zimbabwe
1. Background
-Zimbabwe is landlocked and centrally located in the SADC region.- Rail and road links with neighbouring countries. -Exports & Imports from and to Zimbabwe-Transit traffic to & from the north
2. Corridors
The following are the corridors in Zimbabwe-Beira Corridor-Limpopo/Maputo Corridor-Beitbridge – Victoria Falls Corridor-Beitbridge - Harare-Plumtree Corridor
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SARA RAILWAYSSARA RAILWAYS
NAMIBIA
BOTSWANA
ANGOLA
LESOTHO
ZAMBIA
SWAZILAND
MOCAMBIQUE
TANZANIA
DEMOCRATIC REPBULIC OF CONGOCONGOKENYA
BEIRA
MOMBASA
WALVISBAAI
MAPUTOLÜDERITZ
DAR-ES-SALAAM
PORT ELIZABETHEAST LONDON
DURBAN
CAPE TOWN
SALDANHA
LOBITO
LUANDA
NACALA
RICHARDS BAY
MALAWI
ZIMBABWE
SOUTH AFRICA
LUSAKA
GABORONE
WINDHOEK
HARARE
JOHANNESBURG
KINSHASA
BLANTYRE
BEITBRIDGE
PLUMTREE
VICTORIA FALLS
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3. Recent developments:2005 / 2006Infrastructure:3.1.1 Road
-Agreement to construct a bridge at Kazungula Bridge.-Short-term strengthening of Victoria Falls Bridge.-Toll gates for major highways under construction.
3.1.2 Rail-NRZ bought US$10.5 m worth of rail for upgrading part of its network.-Central Bank funding (PLARP) for infrastructure & equipment.
3.2 Incentives for investors-Duty exemption on imported rail equipment and spares.-Discounted tariffs and priority service for investors in rolling stock.-Tax holiday on operations-Export Processing Zone (EPZ) status.
3.3 Public Private Partnership (PPP)-Encouraged by Government (guidelines in place)-NRZ/NLPI- both investment and operations-Revenue collected in forex
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4. Management of Corridors
4.1 Management
-Railway corridors managed by railways themslelves through CMGs-Some railways are Publicly owned e.g. Spoornet, NRZ, BR, SR, CFM and others are privately owned e.g BBR, RSZ, CCFB-NRZ & BBR manage the railway corridors in Zimbabwe.
4.2 Services
-Freight services for Transit, Export & Import traffic-Passengers services (tourist/safari trains)-NRZ and tour operators-Passenger services (ordinary)-NRZ and BR.-Significant improvement in tonnage & quality of service (transit times)
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5. Cooperation with neighbouring corridors:
5.1 Networking/Planning-Joint train service planning/timetabling-performance standards/indicators-benchmarks-Joint marketing-Corridor Management Groups (CMGs).
5.2 Harmonization -Documentation-Equipment inspection & maintenance standards-Operating procedures for through working-Safety
5.3 Forums-SARA-Bilateral Agreements between railways-SADC-SADC Business Forum-UAR/UIC
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6. Challenges and Prospectives
6.1 SWOT Analysis
6.1.1 Weaknesses: -Poor condition of infrastructure (railway track, signals, roads etc)-Ageing equipment-Unfavourable investment climate (price contols, forex & fuel etc)-Declining national output.
6.1.2 Strengths:-Central geographical location-Existence of direct rail links to neighbouring countries-Bilateral agreements and SARA.-Active participation by private sector.
6.1.3 Opportunities:-North South Corridor under SADC-to benefit from Cooperating Partners -SARA promotes corridors in terms of operations & investment.-Mineral resources potential
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Thank you very much for kind Thank you very much for kind attentionattention
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