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Strategic Port Master Planning


21 to 23 May 2012IAPH Conference in Jerusalem, Israel

The International Association of Ports & Harborswww.iaphworldports.org

http://www.iaphworldports.org

Agenda

1. Introduction Royal Haskoning

2. Why does you port need a strategic port master plan?

3. Definition Strategic Port Master Plan

International Association of Ports & Harbors

4. Approach and methodology

5. Lessons learnt: Benefits of creating a port’s vision

6. Why consultation with stakeholders?

7. Conclusions

Introduction


IntroductionRoyal Haskoningn Consultants, architects, planners, engineers, scientistsn 3,600 professionals n Established in the Netherlands in 1881n World-wide global experience delivered locallyRoyal Haskoning have expertise in all aspects of water’s edge developments:

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§ Strategic planning including spatial planning and port planning§ Maritime engineering including coastal processes and port and• harbour structures§ Environmental scoping, reviews and assessment§ Planning, legislation and policies§ Infrastructure development and transport connections§ Building and building services§ Energy efficiency and renewable energy


Why does your port need a port master plan2Why do you consider this question? Is your port happy as it is? OR§ Is your port restricted for further port expansion by the surrounding neighbourhood? § You may want to look at intensifying the available space within your port?§ Do you have vacant land areas that you are not quite sure what you could do with?§ Do you have questions about sustainability initiatives such as green ports and you are

not quite sure how to deal with them?§ Does your port need reorganisation in terms of operational areas and access?§ What is your strategic plan for the future of your port business and its growth under future


§ What is your strategic plan for the future of your port business and its growth under future globalisation pressure?

§ Are you planning to relocate some of your port activities & therefore need a plan?§ Is your port at the right location for the future market?§ How do you fit in with your competitors and competing ports on regional, national and

international level?§ Do you have sufficient space for storage and distribution areas e.g. a port logistics centre

and how about sufficient hinterland connections?§ Do you need to influence your local and regional planning policies to assist the

development of your port in future?

You may have similar questions.

Definition Strategic Port Master Planning



Definition strategic port master planning


Question: What does strategic mean?Dimensions of strategic planning are:§ Thinking ahead§ Sustainable in terms of development, operation and disposal§ Multi-disciplinary

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§ Multi-disciplinary§ Comprehensive (port area including with wider surroundings)§ Socio-cultural component (Port is part of town)§ Tactical / clever e.g. by involving key stakeholders into the process§ Time schedule (short-mid- and long term goals/developments)§ Saving money by optimizing port layout/business/operation….§ Strategic planning = process to defining its strategy/vision and making decisions on

allocating its resources to peruse this strategy§ And many others…



Newhaven Port Master Plan, United Kingdom


Strategic Port Master Planning Port Master plan = planning tool and planning process

Definition of a port master plan process:There are many definitions of the master planning process

UK Department for Transport defines the purpose of a port master plan as follows:


follows:

§ Clarifies ports’ strategic planning in medium to long term§ Informs port users, employees and local communities about future port

development§ Assists local and regional planners and transport network providers in revising

their strategies (related to planning review cycle)

Our experience: Every master plan will be different depending on the size, location, business of a port and the extent of plans for future development although they have similar topics to address

Approach and Methodology


Approach and methodology4


Approach and methodology

Looking at theory


Benefits of creating a port’s vision


Benefits of creating a port’s vision

Why creating a vision?

§ to define the ambitions, targets and long-term desired position of a port§ to use it as a communication tool for port employees, port users, local

community and other key stakeholders§ marketing tool for or other ports related publication

Learning from experience


§ the vision also forms a sophisticated framework for the design and the development of the port masterplan itself

§ to use it as a checking tool during the process to confirm that you aim on the right focus, goal and targets

§ Vision can be used both for new port developments or for ports regeneration

Let’s have a look at 2 different examples – an existing port and a new port

Example of the REGENERATION of a Port


Newhaven Port Master Plan

NewhavenPort Master Plan

Land within Newhaven


Land that is subject to long leases within NPP freehold title

Land that is subject to short leases within NPPfreehold title

© Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty‘s Stationary Office. Crown Copy-Right reserved.

Land within Newhaven Port & Properties (NPP) freehold title

Newhaven Port Master PlanRenaissance!The vision for the New Port of Newhaven

§ Main business: Ferry Terminal (LD Lines) - fast ferries & quickest connection

§ Port will be developed to become a Green Port

§ Energy market: Port as the energy infrastructural centre arising out of the offshore renewable energy sector


renewable energy sector

§ Newhaven as the Gateway between London and Paris - Port is the main junction between French and English tourism

§ Port is the economic driver for the region –supporting industries developed in the port will become the key employers in Newhaven

§ Port wants to become a part of the town, its community & natural environment

Example of a NEW PORT


Al Lith Port and Industrial City Master PlanAl Lith, Saudi Arabia

Benefits of creating a port’s visionLearning from experience



The vision of the KAFSIP Port and Agri-Industrial City is to:§ Establish a modern, flexible and efficient regional port to handle agri-products, food

related cargo as well as general cargo§ Establish state of the art food processing clusters and other green industries§ Provide for efficient handling and strategic storage of important food commodities§ Develop a green and sustainable port, industries and support facilities, utilizing local

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§ Develop a green and sustainable port, industries and support facilities, utilizing local resources, renewable energy and waste minimizing technologies

§ Provide job and career development opportunities, thus reducing migration to the cities, as well as providing for sustained economic development & social well-being in the area

§ Develop an internationally recognised food science and research park§ Develop food technology colleges and a vocational training centre§ Design an attractive and dynamic city within the national and local planning

framework


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Why consultation with Stakeholders


Why consultation with stakeholders?Who are the port’s stakeholders?§ Employees§ Port users§ Local residents, local businesses, neighbours§ Existing local fora: Residents' Associations etc.§ Topic groups: Specific specialist organisations§ Regulatory bodies: Those with statutory remit in granting consents, licences and

approvals


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approvalsHistorically ports have had often poor relationships with their neighbours. This has largely been due to:§ Traffic: both congestion and overnight§ Noise: from traffic, port equipment and cargo handling, particularly at night§ Light pollution: visual aspect and light spill to adjacent properties§ Air quality: dust, particulates, smelly cargoes§ Housekeeping: litter, unmaintained buildings, dereliction

Finally ports have not always responded adequately to complaints.

Why consultation with stakeholders?

Trends within port authorities...

The trend is for ports to seek a good relationship with their surrounding port cities, port citizens and communities.

• Ports are holding public events such as Open Days:


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• Ports are holding public events such as Open Days: Open Port for Schools arranged by the Livorno PA, Italy

• Several campaigns such as “Living with the Port” organized by the Port of Koper in Slovenia

• Harbour WEB TV to keep the public informed about the latest news of the port business organized by Hamburg PA, Germany

• Establishment of Port Centres such as in Rotterdam, Antwerp or Melbourne

These initiatives are highly appreciated, supported and awarded by ESPO!

Why consultation with stakeholders?

Techniques and good reasons for consultation

• Start with a ‘Vision’ and strategyPrepare a stakeholder engagement plan



• Prepare a stakeholder engagement plan• Prepare publicity (letter or leaflet, press, radio or TV)• Invite stakeholders at the earliest possible stage• Meeting, workshop, panels or exhibition• Allows beneficial influence over planning process• Record all community consultation • It assists environmental impact assessment and consents• Set up website for master plan• Repeat consultation as plan develops• Consider public exhibition once plan is developed

Conclusions


ConclusionsConclusions

A strategic port master plan is suitable for all kinds of port developments including:§ New port development (green field)§ Identifying of new suitable port locations § Port expansion or reorganisation due to changes in port business and

operation



operation§ Port relocation

• Furthermore,§ A strategic port master plan should inform port users, employees and local

communities about future port development§ This is best achieved by engaging the community in future plans§ That way we are helping everyone get what they want – the port and the

community

Conclusions

Each port is uniquely different - Have you seen one port, you have only seen one indeed

Learning from experience7


- Have you seen one port, you have only seen one indeed

as it is same,

each Strategic Port Master Plan is as different as its unique port!

Strategic Port Master PlansLearning from experience

Eric SmitDirector Business Development,


Director Business Development, Maritime & Waterways

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