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State of Trade and Development in the APEC Region Enrico L. Basilio Philippines

6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (TMM6) 27-29 April 2009, Manila, Philippines. State of Trade and Development in the APEC Region Enrico L. Basilio Philippines. Outline . MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009. 6 th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009.

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State of Trade and Development in the APEC Region Enrico L. Basilio Philippines

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  1. 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (TMM6) 27-29 April 2009, Manila, Philippines State of Trade and Development in the APEC Region Enrico L. Basilio Philippines

  2. Outline MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Global economic slowdown, downward trend of trade in the APEC region • APEC Key Priorities for 2009, Transport Working Group action areas and accomplishments • Enhancing regional connectivity

  3. Global Economic Slowdown MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 SOURCE: IMF

  4. APEC Trade (Growth Trend) MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 SOURCE: IMF

  5. Slow trade, ship lay ups MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • As of February 2009, 6% of total containership fleet has been laid up – roughly 750,000 TEUs (Lloyds Register) • Backlash on shipbuilding (cancellations), reduction in demand for seafarers • On a positive note, it represents an increased demand for lay-up facilities

  6. APEC 2009 Theme MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • “SUSTAINING GROWTH, CONNECTING THE REGION • “… To support economic growth, address the global crisis, accelerate regional economic integration, and resist protectionism”

  7. 1. Resisting Protection MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Rise in protectionist pressures globally • Reaffirmed commitment to resist protectionist measures in domestic policies responses to the global economic crisis • To refrain from raising new barriers to trade and investment or stimulating exports in a manner inconsistent with WTO rules

  8. 2. Accelerating Economic Integration MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Liberalizing trade and investment flows AT THE BORDER • Improving the business environment BEHIND THE BORDER • Enhancing physical connectivity ACROSS THE BORDER

  9. 2009 APEC Key Priorities MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Accelerating Economic Integration • Liberalizing trade and investment flows AT THE BORDER • Make the rules of origin of existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) more business-friendly • Identify possible vehicles for a future FTA of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) • Deepen the analysis of an FTAAP

  10. 2009 APEC Key Priorities MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Accelerating Economic Integration • Improving the business environment BEHIND THE BORDER • Simplify business regulations • Enhancing physical connectivity ACROSS THE BORDER • Improve logistics and transport networks

  11. Transport Working Group (TPTWG) MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Transportation plays a key role in the APEC agenda for trade facilitation and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific Region • The mandate of the APEC Transportation Working Group (TPTWG) are: • Promote liberalization of transport services • Balance safety, security and environmental requirements with trade facilitation • Develop inter-modal supply chains and secure transport activity • Integrate CSR and build capacity of all stakeholders

  12. TPTWG Priority Action Areas MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Aggressive road safety strategies • Harmonization of security measures • Compliance with global security requirements • Liberalization of air services • Address greenhouse gas emissions from aviation

  13. TPTWG Accomplishments, Expected Outcomes MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Conferences and workshops on • Trade security, vulnerabilities of the global SC, trade recovery, PPP to counter terrorism, air cargo security and aviation emissions • Five (5) transport-related studies endorsed for implementation – • International visitor flows and greenhouse gas emissions • Increased use of inland rivers for inter-modal transport • Managing operations and risk in global supply chain operations • Secure and smart container development • Compendium of best practices on motorcycle and scooter safety

  14. Actions undertaken by RP Government MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • On Road Safety, The Philippine Government thru DOTC spearheaded the creation of the Global Road Safety Partnership – Philippines (GRSP-Phil. Inc.) • On Marine Transport, DOTC with support from NORAD and research institutions crafted a Philippine Merchant Shipping Law to provide an environment conducive to the development and modernization of the maritime sector • On Aviation, the Philippines successfully concluded several bilateral air talks in 2008 to increase both air passenger and cargo capacities with the following countries: Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Dubai among others • On Transport Infrastructure Development. Government developed key transport infrastructures (ports, airports, toll roads) in support of the establishment of a transport-logistics hub in Subic-Clark area

  15. The Challenge MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Enhanced Connectivity in the East Asian Region

  16. MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  17. Batangas City, Batangas Pilar, Sorsogon Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Matnog, Sorsogon Aroroy, Masbate Allen, Samar Roxas, Oriental Mindoro Cawayan, Masbate Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) Caticlan, Aklan Daanbantayan, Cebu Dumangas, Ilolio Liloan, Southern Leyte Bacolod, Negros Occidental Mandaue City, Cebu Lipata, Surigao Del Sur Tagbilaran, Bohol Legend: Jagna, Bohol Western Nautical Highway Central Nautical Highway Guinsiliban, Camiguin Dumaguete, Negro Oriental Eastern Nautical Highway Mambajao, Camiguin CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte Balingoan, Misamis Oriental MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  18. To Masbate To Samar To Caticlan Dumangas, Iloilo SRNH East-West Lateral Links Punta Enganio, Cebu Bacolod Jetafe, Bohol San Carlos, Negros Toledo, Cebu Bohol Ubay, Bohol CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 To Zamobanga To Camiguin 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 Maasin, S. Leyte

  19. Economic Impact on Domestic Inter-island Trade and Regional Development MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Increased regional trade • Enhanced tourism • Efficient distribution of agro-fishery products • Reduced transport cost and improved transport services • Area development

  20. Increased Inter-island / Regional Trade MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 Fruits and Vegetables Fishery Products Live Hogs Rice and Palay

  21. Increased Inter-island / Regional Trade MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  22. Southwestern Mindanao RO-RO Links MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  23. Enhanced Tourism and Mobility of People MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  24. Enhanced Tourism and Mobility of People MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  25. Tourism Growth MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 One tourist, one job. From 2003 to 2006, tourism receipts in Boracay grew by 50%, Iloilo by 30%, Bacolod by 15% and Dapitan by 200%.

  26. RO-RO Traffic in Select Routes MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

  27. Regional Connectivity MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Bridges across the ocean: connectivity promoting trade in the Greater Southeast Asian archipelago • ADB Conference (November 2008) • Paul Apthorp/TNT Logistics suggested the expansion of the Philippine SRNH Program • Southeast Asia Regional Nautical Highway

  28. Regional Connectivity MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 • Regional Transport in Asia • Intermodal Transport (Land and Sea) Ro-Ro Transportation • Current Regional Cross Border Transportation (heavy infrastructure development in the Greater Mekong Sub-region)

  29. Guangzho VTE Nanning Vietnam越南 PXG Myanmar Hanoi China 中国 Laos VTE Thailand ZVK Danang Bangkok Cambodia Phnom Phen Ho Chi Minh Malaysia Strong REGIONAL Nautical Highway In theArchipelagic SEA Kuala Lumpur Singapore

  30. Regional Connectivity MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009 Cargo traffic to/ from the Pacific

  31. North Sea Ro-Ro Routes from Newcastle

  32. Mediterranean France to North Africa

  33. Mediterranean Freight Only Service North Sea Ro-Ro Ferry ..Freight Only North Sea Freight Only Services Freight only Shipping Lines !!

  34. Speed Quick loading and unloading of Ferries Roll up and Roll on… cuts lead times Turn around time in port. As low as a couple of hours. Infrastructure Cost Do not require the deep draft ports that Container ships need Dan Nang Hai Phoung Sihanouk Ville User Friendly Complementary to CBTA Can bypass infrastructure and congestion black spots Benefits of Freight Ro Ro SOURCE: Paul Apthorp (2008)

  35. Thank You. MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES 2009 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting 27-30 April 2009

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