Sustainable Inland Transport Connectivity Indicators basic_page_transport_mode Road Road Rail IWW Economic Sustainability hellodevworld Pillar md1 Social Sustainability Pillar md2 Environmental Sustainability Resilience 1-EC-1.1: Staff resources at road BCPs and inland clearance stations Show details The average queuing time (in minutes) for trucks at customs point of entry. Time taken into consideration starts when a truck joins the queue and ends when the truck reaches the customs booth. Average time is calculated by summing the queuing time of all surveyed trucks divided by the number of surveyed trucks. The survey should capture queuing time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. All staff categories available 24/7 at more than 50% of considered BCPs and inland clearance stations: 10 points 10 pts Some staff categories available 24/7 at more than 50% of considered BCPs and inland clearance stations: 8 points 8 pts All staff categories available during office hours at more than 50% of considered BCPs and inland clearance stations: 6 points 6 pts Some staff categories available during office hours at more than 50% of considered BCPs and inland clearance stations: 4 points 4 pts Staff available only with appointment: 2 points 2 pts No staff at BCPs and inland clearance stations: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.2a: BCP infrastructure (Joint controls facilities) Show details Availability and opening hours of joint controls facilities at road border crossing points (BCPs) open for international goods traffic. It concerns facilities for domestic controls as well as joint controls with adjoining countries. In terms of opening hours, Article 6 of Annex 8 to the Harmonization Convention sets out 24 hours a day as a minimum requirement. Facilities for joint bilateral controls with the adjoining country (one-stop technology) are available 24 hours a day: 10 points 10 pts Facilities for joint domestic controls (one-stop technology/ 2 stop border post) are available 24 hours a day: 8 points 8 pts Facilities for either joint bilateral controls or domestic controls are available with limited opening hours (e.g. no night, weekend and holidays operation): 6 points 6 pts No facilities for any type of joint controls: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.2b: BCP infrastructure (off-lane control areas) Show details Availability and opening hours of off-lane control areas, for random cargo and vehicle checks, at road BCPs open for international goods traffic. Off-lane control areas are available, operated at all time, and used in >90% of cases: 10 points 10 pts Off-lane control areas are available, operated only during certain times of the day/night, and only used in <90% of cases: 6 points 6 pts No off-lane control areas available, inspections take place in the waiting line: 0 points 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.2c: BCP infrastructure (parking and terminal facilities) Show details Availability of appropriate parking and terminal facilities at road border crossing points (BCPs) open for international goods traffic. Free parking facilities, with support services, are available on both sides of the BCP: 10 points 10 pts Paid parking facilities, with support services, are available on both sides of the BCP: 8 points 8 pts Free basic parking facilities are available: 6 points 6 pts Paid basic parking facilities are available: 4 points 4 pts No parking facilities available: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.3: Inland clearance and control procedures for import Show details The extent to which control procedures for import are undertaken at inland clearance stations away from the border so as to alleviate congestion and efficient movements at border crossing points (BCPs). The control procedures involve medico-sanitary inspection, veterinary inspection, phytosanitary inspection, controls of compliance with technical standards, quality controls, vehicle inspections, and weighing of vehicles. The adoption of customs risk management system will get additional points as risk management procedures expedite the clearance of goods. All control procedures take place at inland clearance stations: 8 points 8 pts >4 control procedures take place at inland clearance stations: 6 points 6 pts <4 control procedures take place at inland clearance stations: 4 points 4 pts All control procedures take place at BCPs: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Application of customs risk management system: additional 2 points 1-EC-1.4: Availability of fast lanes for trucks carrying live animals and perishable foodstuffs Show details Availability of fast lanes/fast track treatment for trucks carrying live animals and perishable foodstuffs. As set out by Harmonization Convention, priority should be given to live animals and perishable goods in order to minimize waiting times at border crossing points (BCPs). Fast lanes/fast track treatment are available and there is a bilateral cooperation on these issues with adjoining countries: 8 points 8 pts Fast lanes/fast track treatment are available, but no bilateral cooperation: 6 points 6 pts No fast lane available at BCPs: 0 points 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Special provision for refrigerated containerized units (e.g. energy sources) is in place at all considered BCPs in the country: additional 2 points 1-EC-1.5a: Coordination and delegation of controls among national border agencies Show details The extent to which national border agencies (such as Health and Safety Authorities, Treasury, and Food and Drug Administration) delegate their control activities to other border agencies such as customs authorities, in accordance with a cooperation agreement or memorandum of understanding. By implementing a delegation mechanism, duplication and overlapping activities, and conflicting instructions and requirements can be reduced. A coordination and delegation mechanism is in place where all border agencies can at any time act/perform controls on each other’s behalf: 10 points 10 pts A coordination and delegation mechanism is in place, however only several border agencies can in specific cases (e.g. during off-peak hours and at night) act/perform controls on each other’s behalf: 6 points 6 pts No coordination and delegation mechanism in place, as such all government agencies act independently: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.5b: Coordination and delegation of controls between agencies of neighboring countries Show details The extent to which border agencies from both sides of the border crossing point (BCP) coordinate with each other or delegate the control procedures to each other at a designated single common border post/station, in accordance with a bilateral agreement or a memorandum of understanding. Implementing such a coordination and delegation mechanism will increase the border crossing efficiency. A coordination and delegation mechanism is in place, where border agencies from both sides of the BCP at any time act/perform controls together or on each other’s behalf: 8 points 8 pts A coordination and delegation mechanism is in place, where border agencies from both sides of the BCP in specific cases (e.g. during off-peak hours and at night) act/perform controls jointly or on each other’s behalf: 6 points 6 pts No coordination and delegation mechanism in place, as such border agencies from both sides of the BCP act independently: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Common opening hours of the common border post/station are determined by traffic volume: additional 2 points 1-EC-1.5c: Exchange of data and information among national border agencies Show details Degree of implementation of data and information exchange (including for risk management purposes) among national border agencies, so as to increase time efficiency and provide accurate information for statistical purposes. Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are shared among different national border agencies at all times, through the use of shared electronic databases and platforms and if applicable through face-to-face consultations: 10 points 10 pts Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are shared, on a case-by-case basis, among different national border agencies, through the use of shared electronic databases and platforms and if applicable through face-to-face consultations: 8 points 8 pts Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are shared, on a case-by-case basis, among different national border agencies, through face-to-face consultations only: 6 points 6 pts No exchange of data and information: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.5d: Exchange of data and information with foreign border agencies Show details Degree of implementation of data and information exchange (including for risk management purposes) with foreign border agencies, so as to increase time efficiency and provide accurate information for statistical purposes. Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are mutually accepted among different border agencies at the international level, through the use of shared electronic databases and platforms and if applicable through face-to-face consultations: 10 points 10 pts Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are shared among different border agencies at the international level, through the use of shared electronic databases and platforms and if applicable through face-to-face consultations: 8 points 8 pts Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are partially shared among different border agencies at the international level, through the use of shared electronic databases and platforms and if applicable through face-to-face consultations: 6 points 6 pts Data and information (including for risk management purposes) are shared, on a case-by-case basis, among different border agencies at the international level, through face-to-face consultations only: 4 points 4 pts No exchange of data and information at the international level: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-1.6: Traffic separation for vehicles under cover of valid international customs transit documents Show details Degree of implementation of traffic separation at the country’s main border crossing points (BCPs) in order to give priority to vehicles under cover of valid international/regional/sub-regional customs transit documents, such as Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) and temporary importation carnets, so as to decrease truck waiting times at BCPs. Separation of traffic, at all times, to give priority to vehicles under cover of customs transit documents: 10 points 10 pts Separation of traffic, in some cases (for example, peak/off-peak hours and day or night shift), to give priority to vehicles under cover of customs transit documents: 5 points 5 pts No separation of traffic: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-2.1a: Average border clearance time for transit TIR trucks (with physical inspection) Show details The average border clearance time (in minutes) needed by a transit Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR)-truck, when physical inspections are involved. It is calculated by summing the clearance time of all inspected transit TIR-trucks divided by the number of inspected transit TIR-trucks. Time taken into consideration is the time from entering the border post in one territory to leaving it in the other country. The survey should capture the clearance time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-EC-2.1b: Average border clearance time for transit TIR trucks (without physical inspection) Show details The average border clearance time (in minutes) needed by a transit Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR)-truck, when no physical inspections are involved. It is calculated by summing the clearance time of all surveyed transit TIR-trucks divided by the number of surveyed transit TIR-trucks. Time taken into consideration is the time from entering the border post in one territory to leaving it in the other country. The survey should capture the clearance time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-EC-2.2a: Average border clearance time for non-TIR transit trucks (with physical inspection) Show details The average border clearance time (in minutes) needed by a transit non- Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) truck, when physical inspections are involved. It is calculated by summing the clearance time of all inspected non-TIR transit trucks divided by the number of inspected non-TIR transit trucks. Time taken into consideration is the time from entering the border post in one territory to leaving it in the other country. The survey should capture the clearance time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-EC-2.2b: Average border clearance time for non-TIR transit trucks (without physical inspection) Show details The average border clearance time (in minutes) needed by a non- Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) transit truck, when no physical inspections are involved. It is calculated by summing the clearance time of all surveyed non-TIR transit trucks divided by the number of inspected non-TIR transit trucks. Time taken into consideration is the time from entering the border post in one territory to leaving it in the other country. The survey should capture the clearance time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-EC-2.3: Average queuing time Show details The average queuing time (in minutes) for trucks at customs point of entry. Time taken into consideration starts when a truck joins the queue and ends when the truck reaches the customs booth. Average time is calculated by summing the queuing time of all surveyed trucks divided by the number of surveyed trucks. The survey should capture queuing time by time of day (peak and off-peak) and day of week. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-EC-3.1a: Average customs clearance cost (exports) Show details The average customs clearance cost for exports. It concerns cost associated with compliance with customs regulations and border crossing procedures in the country relative to the average cost in the region. The involved costs are cost of carnets, loading/unloading of shipment at border crossing points, and inspection charges. Notes: “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10 pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7 pts Cost is in line with the regional average: 4 points 4 pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 2 points 2 pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-3.1b: Average customs clearance cost (imports) Show details The average customs clearance cost for imports. It concerns cost associated with compliance with customs regulations and border crossing procedures in the country relative to the average cost in the region. The involved costs are cost of carnets, loading/unloading of shipment at border crossing points, and inspection charges. Notes: “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10 pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7 pts Cost is in line with the regional average: 4 points 4 pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 2 points 2 pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-3.1c: Average customs clearance cost (transit) Show details The average customs clearance cost for transit cargo. It concerns cost associated with compliance with customs regulations and border crossing procedures in the country relative to the average cost in the region. The involved costs are cost of carnets, loading/unloading of shipment at border crossing points, and inspection charges. Notes: “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Cost is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10 pts Cost is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7 pts Cost is in line with the regional average: 4 points 4 pts Cost is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 2 points 2 pts Cost is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-3.2: Average road freight rate Show details Average road-freight rate is defined as the average trucking fee per ton-km applied in the country, relative to the average rate in the region. Notes: “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Rate is more than 50% lower than the regional average: 10 points 10 pts Rate is less than 50% lower than the regional average: 7 points 7 pts Rate is in line with the regional average: 4 points 4 pts Rate is less than 50% higher than the regional average: 2 points 2 pts Rate is more than 50% higher than the regional average: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-3.3: Visa requirements for professional drivers Show details The extent to which the country requires visa for foreign professional drivers who wish to enter the country. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. No visa required for nationals from the region: 10 points 10 pts No visa required for nationals from the adjoining countries: 8 points 8 pts If visa is required, multiple-entry visa valid for one year or more can be obtained with processing time no longer than that of the application for multiple-entry business visa: 6 points 6 pts If visa is required, multiple-entry visa valid for one year or more can be obtained, but the processing time is longer than that of the application for multiple-entry business visa: 4 points 4 pts If visa is required, only single-entry visa can be applied: 2 points 2 pts No issuance of visa for professional drivers, as such drivers are not allowed to enter beyond the BCP premises: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-3.4: Cost for foreign drivers Show details Average cost for foreign drivers wishing to enter the country, if allowed. The cost involved is the cost per entry, defined as the cost associated with visa, fees, insurance, and a temporary driving license and temporary taxes for vehicle registration, if applicable. <$50: 10 points 10 pts $50 until < $100: 8 points 8 pts $100 until < $150: 6 points 6 pts $150 until < $200: 4 points 4 pts $200 until < $250: 2 points 2 pts ≥ $250: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.1: Percentage of international road network Show details Ratio of the total length of international roads to the total road network in the country. International roads concern: international motorways, international express roads and international ordinary roads as defined by the Agreement on Main International Traffic Arteries/AGR (UNECE); and international routes of regional, international and intraregional importance as defined by the Asian highway (UNESCAP), ECLAC, and M network (ESCWA). Ratio ≥ 4%: 10 points 10 pts 3% ≤ ratio < 4%: 8 points 8 pts 2% ≤ ratio < 3%: 6 points 6 pts 1% ≤ ratio < 2%: 4 points 4 pts Ratio < 1%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.2: Length of international road network per class Show details Ratio of the total length of class 3 international roads to the total international road network in the country. Class 3 is the lowest class of international roads as defined by the Agreement on Main International Traffic Arteries (AGR). For the Arab states, this concerns the second-class roads of the M network. In other regions, the road classification might be different. This indicator is about the lowest class as per the classification of the international road network followed by the country. Ratio < 20%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 7 points 7 pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 5 points 5 pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio ≥ 80%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.3: Harmonization of road classes at BCP Show details The number of country’s border crossing points (BCPs) with harmonized road classes within 50 km of a BCP. When the roads on one side of a BCP are for instance class 1 roads, while the roads on the other side of the BCP are class 3 roads, this situation is unharmonized and creates a bottleneck. Entirely harmonized (100%): 10 points 10 pts Harmonization applies at 80% - < 100% of the country’s BCPs: 8 points 8 pts Harmonization applies at 60% - < 80% of the country’s BCPs: 6 points 6 pts Harmonization applies at 40% - < 60% of the country’s BCPs: 4 points 4 pts Harmonization applies at 20% - < 40% of the country’s BCPs: 2 points 2 pts Harmonization applies at < 20% of the country’s BCPs: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.4: Harmonization of BCP infrastructure Show details Level of harmonization of border crossing point (BCP) infrastructure between the assessed country and the adjoining countries. It concerns the harmonization of the following: (1) number of channels; (2) number of parking lots; (3) number of bays for inspections; (4) height of monitoring gantries. If there is more than one BCP, the average score of all BCPs should be calculated. If there is more than one adjoining country, the average score should also be calculated. All 4 infrastructure items are harmonized: 10 points 10 pts 3 infrastructure items are harmonized: 8 points 8 pts 2 infrastructure items are harmonized: 6 points 6 pts 1 infrastructure item is harmonized: 4 points 4 pts None is harmonized: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.5: Length of international road network with design speeds of at least 100 km/h Show details Ratio of the total length of international roads with design speeds of at least 100 km/h to the total international road network in the country. Ratio ≥ 80%: 10 points 10 pts 60% ≤ ratio < 80%: 8 points 8 pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 4 points 4 pts Ratio < 20%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.6: Design standard and technical specifications of new international roads Show details The extent to which the construction of new international roads complies with the internationally and/or regionally agreed standards, in terms of: parameters of design and dimensions; number and width of traffic lanes; geometric characteristics and other technical specifications, conditioned by its functions, its location (topography, land use, etc.); and the general technical and economic context. In accordance with internationally agreed standards: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed standards: 5 points 5 pts Differing from internationallu/regionally standards: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.7: Sufficiency of service facilities along international roads Show details The extent to which the provision of rest and service areas, the number of toll and border crossing control lanes are determined in terms of the volume of traffic anticipated. Fully taking the volume of traffic into account: 10 points 10 pts Partially taking the volume of traffic into account: 5 points 5 pts Not taking the volume of traffic into account: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.8: Provision of tunnel management systems Show details The extent to which traffic management systems and control centre are provided for long tunnels (tunnels with lengths of over 500 meters) and tunnels with heavy traffic (higher than an annual daily average of 2,000 vehicles per lane), as set out in Agreement on Main International Traffic Arteries (AGR) or similar agreements applied in the country. The systems are covering all long tunnels and tunnels with heavy traffic in the country: 10 points 10 pts The systems are covering more than 50% of long tunnels and tunnels with heavy traffic in the country: 7 points 7 pts The systems are covering less than 50% of long tunnels and tunnels with heavy traffic in the country: 4 points 4 pts No tunnel management systems in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-4.9: Provision of safety equipment for tunnels Show details Ratio of the length of long tunnels and tunnels with heavy traffic, equipped with emergency exits and access for emergency services, and tunnel equipment (such as lighting devices and ventilation systems) as per the Agreement on Main International Traffic Arteries (AGR) or similar agreements applied in the country, to the total length of long tunnels and tunnels with heavy traffic on the international road network. ratio ≥ 90%: 10 points 10 pts 75% ≤ ratio < 90%: 8 points 8 pts 50% ≤ ratio <75%: 6 points 6 pts 25% ≤ ratio < 50%: 4 points 4 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 25%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio < 10%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.1: Access rights for transport operators from adjoining countries Show details The extent to which access is given to transport operators from adjoining countries to enter the country in terms of issuance of permit and quota restriction. Access without quota and without designated routes: 10 points 10 pts Access with quota and without designated routes: 8 points 8 pts Access without quota and with designated routes: 6 points 6 pts Access with quota and with designated routes: 4 points 4 pts Access to the border areas only: 1 points 1 pts No access or trans-loading at BCPs: 0 points 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.2: Admission requirements for means of transport Show details Admission requirements for means of transport, including vehicles and containers, based on the United Nations Temporary Importation Conventions, Container Convention, TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) Convention and the WCO Istanbul Convention. Application of the international convention regime: 10 points 10 pts Application of regional regime equivalent to the applicable international conventions: 8 points 8 pts Application of an equivalent subregional regime: 6 points 6 pts Application of a simplified bilateral regime: 4 points 4 pts Trip-based guarantee system: 2 points 2 pts No admission: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.3: Driving permit recognition Show details Degree of recognition of driving permit based on the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic and Harmonization Convention. Recognition of International Driving Permit: 10 points 10 pts Mutual recognition of domestic driving permit: 8 points 8 pts Bilateral arrangement with additional documents: 6 points 6 pts No arrangement: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.4: Vehicle insurance recognition Show details Degree of recognition of vehicle insurance for foreign vehicles. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Global or regional (Green Card or equivalent): 10 points 10 pts Subregional regime (similar to Green Card): 8 points 8 pts Bilateral inter-country coverage: 6 points 6 pts Trip-based insurance available at BCPs: 5 points 5 pts No facility: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.5: Contract of carriage requirements Show details Level of harmonization of the contract of carriage requirements as per internationally and/or regionally agreed arrangements. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Globally harmonized (recognition of Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road/CMR): 10 points 10 pts Regionally or subregionally harmonized: 8 points 8 pts Bilaterally harmonized with common full contract conditions, arrangements for legal issues and consignment note: 6 points 6 pts No common arrangements: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-5.6: Weight and vehicle dimension requirements Show details Degree of harmonization of the weight and vehicle dimension requirements with the internationally and/or regionally agreed standards, so as to avoid repetitive vehicle weighing procedures at border crossing points. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. Use of International Vehicle Weight Certificate (as set out by the Harmonization Convention): 10 points 10 pts Adhere to the regional standards: 8 points 8 pts Adhere to the subregional standards: 6 points 6 pts Use of domestic standards: 4 points 4 pts No arrangement: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-6.1: Modal share of freight road transport Show details Ratio of freight ton-kms performed with road transport modes to the total ton-kms involved in international (transit) journeys per year. ratio < 10%: 10 points 10 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 25%: 8 points 8 pts 25% ≤ ratio < 50%: 6 points 6 pts 50% ≤ ratio <75%: 4 points 4 pts 75% ≤ ratio < 90%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio ≥ 90%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-6.2: System approach to intermodal transport Show details Degree of harmonization of the national law on intermodal transport with the international and/or regional intermodal transport agreements, such as the European Agreement on Important International Combined Transport Lines and Related Installations (AGTC). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. - “Subregion” should be defined as a group of adjoining countries. In the case of Georgia for example, subregion should cover Georgia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. A country may exclude one of several adjoining countries in its assessment when harmonization and integration with those adjoining countries are not applicable due to major barriers such as political tension and border closures. National law adheres to global intermodal transport agreement: 10 points 10 pts National law adheres to regional intermodal transport agreement: 8 points 8 pts National law adheres to sub-regional intermodal transport agreement: 6 points 6 pts National law does not adhere to any intermodal transport agreement: 4 points 4 pts No national law on intermodal transport: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-6.3: Share of multimodal, intermodal and combined cargo Show details Ratio of the gross weight of international (transit) cargo (tones) that is transported by either multi-modal, inter-modal or combined transport, to the total gross weight of cargo per year. Notes: - Multimodal refers to a single transport contract covering more than one mode of transport. - Intermodal means one means of transport being moved by different modes such as trucks on ferries or trucks on railways. - Combined Transport refers to the transport of goods in one and the same transport unit using more than one mode of transport (as defined by the European Agreement on Important International Combined Transport Lines and Related Installations/AGTC). share ≥ 75%: 10 points 10 pts 75% ≤ share < 50%: 7 points 7 pts 50% ≤ share <25%: 4 points 4 pts Share < 25%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-6.4: Share of containerized cargo Show details The share of containerization is defined as the gross weight of containerized cargo divided by the gross weight of international (transit) non-bulk cargo. Oil, coal, grain, bulk, cement, etc, are excluded. share ≥ 65%: 10 points 10 pts 50% ≤ share < 65%: 8 points 8 pts 25% ≤ share < 50%: 6 points 6 pts 10% ≤ share < 25%: 4 points 4 pts Share < 10%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 1:Implementation of interconnected e-solutions Show details Degree of implementation of interconnected e-solutions for customs and border procedures: eTIR, eCMR, and e-Single Window system. Notes: - TIR: Transports Internationaux Routiers (International Road Transport) - CMR: Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road eTIR and or eCMR or equivalents and inter-agency e-Single Window are implemented: 10 points 10 pts Only e-Single Window is implemented: 8 points 8 pts Only eTIR and/or eCMR is/are implemented, no e-Single Window: 6 points 6 pts Use of electronic processing system: 4 points 4 pts Manual processing: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 2: Application of advance electronic cargo information Show details Degree of application of advance electronic cargo information for pre-clearance purposes. Full-fledged advance electronic cargo information system allowing for pre-clearance is applicable for all cargo: 10 points 10 pts Full-fledged advance electronic cargo information system allowing for pre-clearance is applicable for the majority of cargo: 7 points 7 pts Full-fledged advance electronic cargo information system allowing for pre-clearance is applicable for selected cargo only, the majority is processed manually upon arrival: 4 points 4 pts No electronic pre-clearance cargo system in place, processing and clearance take place upon arrival of the cargo in the country of importation: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 3: Availability of detection equipment and inspection technologies Show details Availability of detection equipment, scanning and non-intrusive inspection technologies at border crossing points (BCPs). These include scanners for cargo, technology for detection of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials, and e-Seal. Available at all BCPs and inland clearance stations: 10 points 10 pts Available at more than 50% of BCPs and inland clearance stations: 7 points 7 pts Available at less than 50% of BCPs and inland clearance stations: 4 points 4 pts Not available in any BCPs nor inland clearance stations: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 4: Application of intelligent transport systems at BCPs Show details Degree of application of intelligent transport systems at and around border crossing points (BCPs), such as traffic light management, automatic vehicle registration number recognition, and automatic container recognition. Applied at all BCPs and inland clearance stations: 10 points 10 pts Applied at more than 50% of BCPs and inland clearance stations: 7 points 7 pts Applied at less than 50% of BCPs and inland clearance stations: 4 points 4 pts Not available at any BCPs nor inland clearance stations: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 5: Application of intelligent traffic management systems Show details Degree of application of intelligent traffic management systems along international roads leading to border crossing points (BCPs). It concerns providing information to approaching trucks on the traffic situation at BCPs, i.e. traffic occupancy, processing and queuing time, and providing early recommendations such as postponing entry to BCPs or deviate to other BCPs. Systems are in place: 10 points 10 pts Systems are not in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 6: Application of ICT systems Show details Degree of application of information and communication support systems to the transport system in the country. The systems include: (1) Telecommunication Networks (TLC); (2) Automatic identification systems (Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI)/ Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI)); (3) Systems for automatically locating vehicles (AVLS); (4) Protocols for the electronic exchange of data (Electronic Data Interchange/EDI); (5) Cartographic databases and information systems providing geographical data (Geographic Information System/GIS); (6) Systems for the collection of traffic data, including Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) and systems for the automatic classification of vehicles; (7) Systems for counting the number of users of a public transport system (Automatic Passenger Counters/APC). All 7 systems are in place: 10 points 10 pts 5-6 systems are in place: 8 points 8 pts 3-4 systems are in place: 6 points 6 pts 2 systems are in place: 4 points 4 pts 1 system is in place: 2 points 2 pts No system is in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 7: Number of national trucks with track and trace device Show details Ratio of the number of national trucks equipped with track and trace devices to the total number of national trucks involved in international transport. Ratio ≥ 90%: 10 points 10 pts 70% ≤ ratio < 90%: 8 points 8 pts 50% ≤ ratio < 70%: 6 points 6 pts 30% ≤ ratio < 50%: 4 points 4 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 30%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio < 10%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 8: Application of fleet management Show details Degree of application of fleet management systems whereby vehicles can be tracked from a Traffic Control Center using GPS navigation devices together with communication facilities and digital cartography. Systems are in place: 10 points 10 pts Systems are not in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7. 9: Application of roadside ITS Show details Degree of application of roadside ITS to increase efficiency and capability to act in terms of time and resource management. The roadside technology includes: (1) Traffic Control Centers (TCC); (2) Traffic information centers; (3) Video monitoring system for traffic; (4) Variable Message Signs (VMS) to distribute information concerning particular events in a timely fashion; (5) Automatic Incident Detection (AID); (6) Radio channels that both provide information to road users and are used for service communication purposes; (7) Roadside equipment for speed enforcement ≥ 7 systems are in place: 10 points 10 pts 5-6 systems are in place: 8 points 8 pts 3-4 systems are in place: 6 points 6 pts 2 systems are in place: 4 points 4 pts 1 system is in place: 2 points 2 pts No system is in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7.10: Application of pre-trip traffic information systems Show details Degree of application of pre-trip traffic information systems to make international drivers aware of the traffic situation and travel conditions (so they can assess their travel options) through different types of media. Through web-based platforms: 10 points 10 pts Through traditional channels such as radio: 6 points 6 pts No system in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EC-7.11: Application of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems Show details Application of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) technology. The score is given based on the highest ETC technology implemented in the country. Global navigation satellite system: 8 points 8 pts Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)/ Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC)/Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): 4 points 4 pts No system is in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Systems are interoperable and based on open and public standards, available on a non-discriminatory basis to all system suppliers: additional 2 points Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel 1-SO-1.1a: Harmonization of national laws on traffic rules Show details Degree of harmonization of the UN Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1968) in the national laws covering traffic rules for drivers and specific rules for professional drivers, such as National Highway Code and Road Traffic Regulations. Fully harmonized: 10 points 10 pts Partially harmonized: 7 points 7 pts Not harmonized: 4 points 4 pts No national law covering traffic rules: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1b: Development of rules on traffic behavior Show details The existence of rules on traffic behaviour concerning position on carriageway, manoeuvring, overtaking, passing of traffic, change of directions, behaviour at intersections and level-crossings, giving way and use of lamps. Rules on traffic behavior are in place: 10 points 10 pts No specific rules on traffic behavior in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1c: Effective rules on speed Show details The existence and effectiveness of rules on speed. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on speed limit (see indicator 1-SO-1.1d) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules. Rules on speed are in place and effective: 10 points 10 pts Rules on speed are in place, but ineffective: 6 points 6 pts No specific rules on speed in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1d: Number of violations on speed limit Show details Ratio of the number of violations of exceeding the speed limit to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-1.1e: Effective rules on safety equipment Show details The existence and effectiveness of rules on the compulsory use of safety equipment: (1) safety belts; (2) child restraint systems; and (3) helmets. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on the use of safety equipment (see indicator 1-SO-1.1f) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules. Rules on all three safety equipment are in place and effective: 10 points 10 pts Rules on all three safety equipment are in place, but ineffective: 8 points 8 pts Rules are in place for less than three safety equipment and effective: 6 points 6 pts Rules are in place for less than three safety equipment, but ineffective: 4 points 4 pts No specific rules on safety equipment in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1f: Number of violations on the use of safety equipment Show details Ratio of the number of violations on the compulsory use of safety equipment (safety belts, child restraint systems, and helmets) to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-1.1g: Effective rules on cargo loading and carriage of passengers Show details The existence and effectiveness of rules to strictly regulate loading of vehicles and carriage of passengers and put in place specific regulations for cargo securing for road transport and for carriage of passengers by buses and coaches. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on cargo loading and carriage of passengers on the (inter)national roads in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system. Rules are in place and effective: 10 points 10 pts Rules are in place, but ineffective: 6 points 6 pts No specific rules on cargo loading and carriage of passengers in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1h: Number of vehicles stopped per year Show details Ratio of the number of cars and trucks that are stopped by the police per year to the total number of vehicles on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-1.1i: Application of special regulations for motorways and tunnels Show details The existence of special traffic regulations for motorways and/or tunnels, such as prohibition of standing and parking, prohibition of reversing or making a U-turn, and the obligation to have the lights of the vehicle on in tunnels. Special regulations are in place: 10 points 10 pts No special regulations in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1j: Effective rules on road users distractions Show details The existence and effectiveness of rules regarding distraction during driving due to the use of infotainment systems, portable electronic devices or mobile phones. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations of distracted driving (see indicator 1-SO-1.1k) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules. Rules are in place and effective: 10 points 10 pts Rules are in place, but ineffective: 6 points 6 pts No specific rules on road users distractions in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.1k: Number of violations of distracted-driving Show details Ratio of the number of violations of distracted driving to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-1.1l: Adequate regulations on training and examination for drivers Show details The existence of an adequate system that sets out minimum requirements of curriculum and qualifications of professional driving establishments (Certificate of Professional Competence), requirements for obtaining a driving permit, including contents and procedure of both theoretical and practical exams, and requirements for training and certification for driving instructors and retraining for professional drivers. Regulations are in place and fully cover the required elements: 10 points 10 pts Regulations are in place and partially cover the required elements: 5 points 5 pts No regulations in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.2a: Number of vehicles with tachograph Show details Ratio of the number of commercial vehicles involved in international transport that are equipped with tachograph, to the total number of commercial vehicles involved in international transport in the country per year. ratio ≥ 90%: 10 points 10 pts 75% ≤ ratio < 90%: 8 points 8 pts 50% ≤ ratio <75%: 6 points 6 pts 25% ≤ ratio < 50%: 4 points 4 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 25%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio < 10%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.2b: Number of vehicles with operational tachograph Show details Ratio of the number of vehicles involved in international transport that are equipped with operational tachographs (being used), to the total number of vehicles with tachographs involved in international transport in the country per year. The scoring can be based on: • data collected from a survey by logging the number of trucks with operational tachographs at border crossing points (BCPs) (in fact, the BCP police may enforce technical standards upon entry); or • country’s statistics on roadside inspection on driving and resting time rules, for example if the percentage of violations of non-operational tachographs is 5%, then the score is 10. ratio ≥ 90%: 10 points 10 pts 75% ≤ ratio < 90%: 8 points 8 pts 50% ≤ ratio <75%: 6 points 6 pts 25% ≤ ratio < 50%: 4 points 4 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 25%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio < 10%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.3: Development of regulations on cargo securing Show details The existence and effectiveness of regulations on cargo securing that include the standards of safety of loads on vehicles, truck loading code, etc. Regulations are in place: 10 points 10 pts · No spesific regulations on cargo securing in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.4: Number of crashes due to violating the traffic rules Show details Number of crashes involving international traffic, due to violating the traffic rules per year. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-1.5: Application of National Road Safety System Show details The extent to which a National Road Safety System (NRSS) is developed based on the UNRSTF (United Nations Road Safety Truyst Fund) Global Framework Plan of Action for Road Safety (GFPARS), which comprises 5 pillars: (1) Road safety management; (2) Safe user; (3) Safe vehicle; (4) Safe road; (5) Effective post-crash response. Entirely based on GFPARS: 10 points 10 pts Partially based on GFPARS/not covering all elements: 7 points 7 pts No NRSS in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-1.6: Application of Post-Crash Response Show details The extent to which Post-Crash Response standards and procedures are developed based on the UNRSTF Global Framework Plan of Action for Road Safety (GFPARS), which comprises eight actions: 1) Introduce legal requirement for anyone to perform first-aid activities within his/her Capacity; 2) Introduce standards for post-crash professional emergency response; 3) Introduce framework for rehabilitation programmes; 4) Establish a link between liability insurance and financing of care for crash victims, and rehabilitation programmes; 5) Enable multi-disciplinary crash rescue operation and investigation; 6) Introduce a clear framework for crash investigation and data collection; 7) Designate authorities responsible for implementation including enforcement of the existing standards as well as for their further development, as necessary; 8) Assess effectiveness and completeness of standards (completeness of standards benchmarked against international regulatory framework) Entirely based on GFPARS: 10 points 10 pts Partially based on GFPARS/not covering all elements: 7 points 7 pts No post-crash response standards and procedures in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-2.1: Length of dual carriageway international roads Show details Ratio of the total length of dual carriageway international roads to the total length of the international roads in the country. ratio ≥ 10%: 10 points 10 pts 8% ≤ ratio < 10%: 8 points 8 pts 6% ≤ ratio < 8%: 6 points 6 pts 4% ≤ ratio < 6%: 4 points 4 pts 2% ≤ ratio < 4%: 2 points 2 pts Ratio < 2%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-2.2: Harmonization of international standards for road signs, signals, and marking Show details Harmonization of international standards for road signs, signals, and marking into the national legislations (e.g. Traffic Signs Regulations and Manual). Fully harmonized: 10 points 10 pts Partially harmonized: 7 points 7 pts Not harmonized: 4 points 4 pts No national legislations covering road signs, signals, and marking: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-2.3: IRI rating Show details The IRI (International Roughness Index) rating for the total length of the international roads. Very good: 10 points 10 pts Good: 8 points 8 pts Fair: 6 points 6 pts Poor: 4 points 4 pts Very poor: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-2.4: Number of secured parking lots for trucks at BCPs Show details The number of parking lots at secured parking area (in absolute number) as a percentage of the throughput of trucks in 24 hours. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-2.5: Number of incidents of cargo theft Show details The number of cases of reported cargo theft per 100,000 trucks involved in trade (import and export) per year. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-3.1: Harmonization of vehicle regulations Show details Number of national vehicle regulations applied for new vehicles, which are developed in harmony with international agreements such as the United Nations agreements on vehicle regulations. number ≥ 100: 8 points 8 pts 100 ≤ number < 80: 7 points 7 pts 80 ≤ number < 60: 5 points 5 pts 60 ≤ number < 40: 3 points 3 pts number < 40: 2 point 2 pts No regulations applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Internationally harmonized vehicle regulations applied according to the most recent level of stringency: additional 2 points 1-SO-3.2: Application of periodic technical inspections Show details Degree of application of periodic technical inspections (PTIs) of vehicles. PTIs are enforced and applied with an increasing frequency to ageing vehicles, and international inspection certificate is recognized: 9 points 9 pts PTIs are enforced and applied with an increasing frequency to ageing vehicles, but international inspection certificate is not recognized: 8 points 8 pts PTIs are legally binding, but no enforcement mechanism exists, and international inspection certificate is recognized: 5 points 5 pts PTIs are legally binding, but no enforcement mechanism exists, and international inspection certificate is not recognized: 4 points 4 pts PTIs do not exist: 0 points 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Road side inspections of commercial vehicles applied: additional 1 point 1-SO-3.3: Vehicle registration documentation Show details Degree of recognition of vehicle registration documentation applied in the country. Notes: “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Use of internationally recognized registration certificate: 10 points 10 pts Use of regionally recognized registration certificate: 7 points 7 pts Use of bilaterally recognized registration certificate: 4 points 4 pts Use of national registration certificates, not recognized internationally, regionally nor among adjoining countries: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-3.4: Number of accidents due to technical failure Show details Average cost for foreign drivers wishing to enter the country, if allowed. The cost involved is the cost per entry, defined as the cost associated with visa, fees, insurance, and a temporary driving license and temporary taxes for vehicle registration, if applicable. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-3.5: Number of accredited technical inspection centers Show details The number of accredited technical inspection centres per million vehicles. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-4.1: List of perishable foodstuffs and corresponding transport conditions Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the list of perishable foodstuffs and corresponding transport conditions, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-4.2: Requirements for testing and approval Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the requirements for testing and approval of the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns insulated, refrigerated, mechanically refrigerated or heated equipment as set out in the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-4.3: Requirements for classification of special equipment Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the requirements for classification of the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns distinguishing marks that are affixed to the special equipment as set out in the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-4.4: Harmonization of certificate of compliance Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the issuance of certificates and certification plates of compliance for the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. . Issued in accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts Issued in accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-4.5: Number of checks on trucks transporting perishable foodstuffs Show details Ratio of the number of roadside checks conducted on trucks transporting perishable foodstuffs to the total number of trucks transporting perishable foodstuffs involved in international transport in the country per year. It concerns checks to verify whether the requirements concerning transport of perishable foodstuffs have been met. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-5.1a: Classification of dangerous goods for transport Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the classification of dangerous goods for transport, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.1b: Marking and labeling of packaging Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on marking and labelling of packages of dangerous goods, in the national laws and legislations. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.1c: Placarding and marking of containers and vehicles Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on placarding and marking in the national laws and legislations. It concerns placarding and marking of all types of containers and vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.1d: Dangerous goods transport documentation Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the required documentation and information, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns documents that accompany the transport of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. In accordance with internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts In accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no national law applied: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.1e: Percentage of transport of dangerous goods Show details Percentage of traffic classified as transport of dangerous goods on the international road network. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-5.2a: Training provisions for persons involved in the transport of dangerous goods Show details Degree of harmonization of international/regional legal instruments and/or recommendations in the training provisions for personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods in the country. It concerns personnel other than the driver, including vehicle crew, consignor, carrier, consignee, loader, packer, filler, tank-container/portable tank operator, and unloader. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The provision is developed based on international recommendations or related legal modal instruments: 9 points 9 pts The provision is developed based on regional arrangements: 6 points 6 pts The provision recognizes the existing international/regional arrangements, but is not developed based on them: 3 points 3 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no training provisions in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Issuance of training certificates for the transport of dangerous goods are agreed by the national competent authority or its accredited training bodies: additional 1 point 1-SO-5.2b: Harmonization of requirements to appoint safety adviser Show details Degree of harmonization of international/regional provisions in the national legislations on the requirements for undertakings involved in the transport of dangerous goods related activities (which include the carriage, or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading) to appoint one or more safety adviser responsible for helping to prevent the risks for people, property or the environment inherent to such activities. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed in accordance with internationally agreed recommendations: 10 points 10 pts The requirements are developed in accordance with regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The requirements are not developed based on internationally/ regionally agreed provisions, but recognize them: 3 points 3 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no requirements: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.2c: Number of safety adviser training certificates issued Show details Ratio of the number of safety adviser training certificates issued/renewed per year by a national competent authority or its accredited authorized body to the total number of undertakings involved in the transport of dangerous goods related activities. Not applicable. This is a verification indicator. -1 pts 1-SO-5.2d: Provision of security awareness training Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the provision of security awareness training for persons involved in the transport of dangerous goods. The internationally agreed elements of security awareness training are set out in ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The provision is developed based on internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10 pts The provision is developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts The provision is developed partially based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3 pts The provision does not recognize internationally/regionally agreed rules or no training provisions in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3a: Harmonization of procedures for approvals of inspection bodies Show details Degree of harmonization of international/regional provisions in the national legislations on the procedures for approvals of inspection bodies by the competent authority. The inspection bodies carry out conformity assessments, periodic inspections, intermediate inspections, exceptional checks and surveillance of the in-house inspection service (in case of delegation of inspection tasks) for pressure receptacles. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The approval procedures are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts The approval procedures are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The approval procedures are not developed based on internationally/ regionally agreed provisions, but recognize them: 3 points 3 pts Not recognizing international/regional provisions or no procedures in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3b: Revocation of approval of inspection bodies Show details Revocation or restriction of the approval, given by the competent authority, to inspection bodies that are no longer in compliance with the requirements or do not follow the procedures specified in the provisions of ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. Revocation/restriction is based on non-respect of internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10 pts Revocation/restriction is based on non-respect of regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts Revocation/restriction is based on non-respect of national rules: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3c: Availability of information on transport restrictions Show details Availability of information on transport restrictions applicable to the transport of dangerous goods. Information is publicly available and accessible for free: 10 points 10 pts Information is available against a fee or not publicly available: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3d: Requirements of security plans for transporting high consequence dangerous goods Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the requirements for adopting, implementing, complying with a security plan when transporting high consequence dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10 pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts The requirements are developed partially based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3 pts The requirements are fully deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed rules or no requirements in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3e: Reporting of occurrences involving dangerous goods Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the procedures for reporting a serious accident or incident takes place during loading, filling, carriage or unloading of dangerous goods. The report shall be made by the loader, filler, carrier or consignee, and developed based on the model prescribed by international/regional agreements. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The procedures are developed based on internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10 pts The procedures are developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts The procedures are developed partially based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3 pts The procedures are fully deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed rules or no procedures in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3f: Provisions for vehicles transporting dangerous goods Show details The extent to which the carriage of dangerous goods is subject to the mandatory use of vehicles required by the international standards for the carriage of dangerous goods as regards their construction, type approval, ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) approval and annual technical inspection. Mandatory: 10 points 10 pts Voluntary: 5 points 5 pts Non-existing: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3g: Instructions in writing in the event of emergency Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the provision of instructions in writing, in a language understood by the crew, to be carried on board for actions to be taken in the event of an accident or emergency. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The provision of instructions is developed based on internationally agreed rules: 10 points 10 pts The provision of instructions is developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts The provision of instructions is developed partially based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3 pts The provision of instructions is fully deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed rules or no provision in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.3h: Requirements for construction, testing and approval of packaging, tank and bulk containers Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national legislations on requirements for the construction, testing and approval of packaging (all types), tank and bulk containers for the transport of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The requirements are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no requirements in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.4a: Provisions concerning loading, unloading and handling of dangerous goods Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national regulatory provisions concerning loading, unloading and handling of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The national regulatory provisions are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts The national regulatory provisions are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The national regulatory provisions are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no national regulatory provisions in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-5.4b: Mandatory requirements concerning transport units and equipment on board Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national legislations on requirements concerning transport units and equipment on board, including fire-fighting equipment and equipment for personal protection. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions: 10 points 10 pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The national legislations are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no national legislations in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-6.1: Application of tunnel categorization Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national law on tunnel categorization when applying restrictions to the passage of vehicles carrying dangerous goods through tunnels. According to ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), there are five tunnel categories that define the degree of restrictions for the carriage of dangerous goods. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The applied tunnel categorization is developed based on internationally agreed rules (ADR): 10 points 10 pts The applied tunnel categorization is developed based on regionally agreed rules: 5 points 5 pts The applied tunnel categorization is partially developed based on internationally/regionally agreed rules: 3 points 3 pts The applied tunnel categorization is deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no categorization in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-6.2: Availability of information on tunnel categorization Show details Availability of information on tunnel categorization (including road signs and signals), notifications of tunnel prohibitions/restrictions and alternative routes for transport of dangerous goods. Information is publicly available and accessible for free: 10 points 10 pts Information is available against a fee or not publicly available: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-6.3: Requirements concerning the construction and approval of vehicles Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements of vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods, as regards their construction, type approval, ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) approval and annual technical inspection. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The vehicles requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions (ADR): 10 points 10 pts The vehicles requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The vehicles requirements are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no requirements in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-SO-6.4: Harmonization of requirements to be complied with by vehicle crew Show details Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements to be complied with by the vehicle crew, such as use of fire-fighting appliances, prohibition of smoking, portable lighting apparatus, running the engine during loading or unloading, and use of the parking brakes and wheel chocks. Notes: - “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. The requirements are developed based on internationally agreed provisions (ADR): 10 points 10 pts The requirements are developed based on regionally agreed provisions: 5 points 5 pts The requirements are deviating from the internationally/regionally agreed provisions or no requirements in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel 1-EV-1.1a: Number of alternative fuel passenger cars Show details Ratio of the number of alternative fuel passenger cars involved in international transport, to the total number of passenger cars involved in international transport in the country per year. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells. ratio ≥ 30%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 30%: 8 points 8 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 20%: 6 points 6 pts 5% ≤ ratio < 10%: 3 points 3 pts ratio < 5%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-1.1b: Number of alternative fuel buses Show details Ratio of the number of alternative fuel buses involved in international transport, to the total number of buses involved in international transport in the country per year. It concerns buses carrying more than 9 passengers. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells. ratio ≥ 30%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 30%: 8 points 8 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 20%: 6 points 6 pts 5% ≤ ratio < 10%: 3 points 3 pts ratio < 5%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-1.1c: Number of alternative fuel trucks Show details Ratio of the number of alternative fuel trucks involved in international transport, to the total number of trucks involved in international transport in the country per year. It concerns trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells. ratio ≥ 30%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 30%: 8 points 8 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 20%: 6 points 6 pts 5% ≤ ratio < 10%: 3 points 3 pts ratio < 5%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-1.2a: Average age of passenger cars Show details The average age of passenger cars in the country age ≤ 5 years: 10 points 10 pts 5 years < age ≤ 10 years: 7 points 7 pts 10 years < age ≤ 15 years: 4 points 4 pts age > 15 years: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-1.2b: Average age of buses Show details The average age of buses involved in international transport. It concerns buses carrying more than nine passengers. age ≤ 5 years: 10 points 10 pts 5 years < age ≤ 10 years: 7 points 7 pts 10 years < age ≤ 15 years: 4 points 4 pts age > 15 years: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-1.2c: Average age of trucks Show details The average age of trucks involved in international transport. It concerns trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons age ≤ 5 years: 10 points 10 pts 5 years < age ≤ 10 years: 7 points 7 pts 10 years < age ≤ 15 years: 4 points 4 pts age > 15 years: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.1: Level of stringency of national vehicle emission legislation Show details The level of stringency of the national vehicle emission legislation concerning the minimum emission standard for new vehicles. Euro 6 (or equivalent), combined with the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) and the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP): 10 points 10 pts Euro 6 (or equivalent): 8 points 8 pts Euro 4-5 (or equivalent): 5 points 5 pts Euro 1-3 (or equivalent): 2 points 2 pts No emission requirements: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.2: CO2 emissions Show details The method used to measure CO2 emissions from road vehicles and the application of vehicle taxation based on the measured CO2 emission levels. CO2 emissions are measured through the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and vehicle taxes are applicable based on the measured CO2 emission levels: 10 points 10 pts CO2 emissions are measured through the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) and vehicle taxes are applicable based on the measured CO2 emission levels: 8 points 8 pts CO2 emissions are measured through the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) or equivalent (US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Test Procedure/EPA FTP-75, Japanese JS08), but no taxation: 5 points 5 pts No CO2 emissions measurement and vehicle taxation: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.3: Noise emissions Show details The application of noise regulations, restricting the amount/duration/source of noise, to reduce excessive noise levels of motor vehicles, through requirements applied to: (1) powertrain noise; (2) tire noise; (3) audible warning signals (horn); (4) Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for electric vehicles; (5) replacement silencers. All 5 requirements are in place: 10 points 10 pts 4 requirements are in place: 8 points 8 pts 3 requirements are in place: 6 points 6 pts 2 requirements are in place: 4 points 4 pts 1 requirement is in place: 2 points 2 pts No requirement is in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.4: Modal share of passenger road transport Show details Ratio of the passenger kilometres performed with road transport modes to the total passenger kilometres involved in international journeys per year. ratio < 20%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 40%: 8 points 8 pts 40% ≤ ratio < 60%: 6 points 6 pts 60% ≤ ratio <80%: 4 points 4 pts 80% ≤ ratio < 90%: 2 points 2 pts ratio ≥ 90%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.5: Application of models to predict weather-related risks Show details Degree of application of operational models/software tools to predict weather-related risks to transport infrastructure. It concerns the application of the following tiers according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): - tier 1: simplest method with default values; - tier 2: similar to tier 1 but with country-specific emission factor and other data; - tier 3: more complex approaches (models). For more information, see this link Application of tier 3: 10 points 10 pts Application of tier 2: 7 points 7 pts Application of tier 1: 4 points 4 pts No tool in place: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-2.6: Implementation of technical adaptation measures in road transport Show details Degree of implementation of technical adaptation measures for road to project climate change impacts on road transport system and to propose adaptation options. Some examples of documents where such measures are addressed are Highways Agency Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Framework Model (UK), Advanced Road Weather Information Systems (Canada), and Costs of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation (France). Measures have been implemented: 10 points 10 pts Measures are currently being developed: 7 points 7 pts Measures are planned to be developed: 4 points 4 pts No measures planned to be developed: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts 1-EV-3.1: Share of alternative fuel filling stations Show details Ratio of the number of alternative fuel filling stations along international roads and inland stations, to the total number of fuel filling stations along international roads and inland stations. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel (includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels), natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells. Alternative fuel filling stations can be defined as alternative fuel filling points as a part of fuel filling stations. ratio ≥ 30%: 10 points 10 pts 20% ≤ ratio < 30%: 8 points 8 pts 10% ≤ ratio < 20%: 6 points 6 pts 5% ≤ ratio < 10%: 3 points 3 pts ratio < 5%: 0 point 0 pts Not applicable -1 pts Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel Your changes have not been saved.Save changesDon't saveCancel
