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Figure 23: CNG and LNG Filling Stations across European Union
Source: Fimotions (2017); data source: NGVA Europe retrieved on June 7th 2017; map source:
3.9. Experts’ Views on Successful Transport Corridors
In the period of April – July 2017, an online survey was organized in which transport corridor
experts and industry representatives have participated. Each of these experts has been
studying or is familiar with successful transport corridors outside the OIC region, such as
Green Corridor in the North Sea Region, Scandinavian - Mediterranean, North Sea - Baltic,
Rhine - Alpine, North Sea – Mediterranean, Atlantic, and South China – Europe. The opinion of
these experts is summarized as follows:
1. Most experts agree that many transport corridors are developed following trade flows, and
not the other way around. This is especially the case in Europe. After a while, the relation
works both ways in which trade will occur more on a corridor that is efficient, cost
effective, and reliable.
2. Rail, inland waterway, and maritime transport play an important role in a successful
transport corridor. They offer not only low cost transport, but also high and steady