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Era da molto tempo che mi ripromettevo di intraprendere questa lettura prima o poi e, finalmente, l'ho fatto.
Era dai tempi di Novecento che non leggevo qualcosa di Baricco (escluso un suo libro di recensioni: Una certa idea di mondo.) e si può dire che il nostro sia stato un riavvicinamento molto etereo, simile ad un sogno.
Sogno.
E' la prima parola che mi viene in mente pensando a questa storia, è tutto così sfumato nella nebbia bianco latte che cresce sul mare che un paragone con il mondo dei sogni sorge spontaneo.
In quella locanda al limite tra terra e mare ma anche tra sogno e realtà si incontrano tipi bizzarri e speciali pronti a cambiare per sempre la loro vita.
C'è Bartlebloom, il pernonaggio che più ho amato, con i suoi strani progetti ed il suo amore idealizzato ed impossibile. C'è Plasson, un pittore che è riuscito a lasciare indietro tutta l'ipocrisia che era stata la sua vita ed è venuto alla locanda Almayer a cercare gli occhi del mare. C'è Ann Deverià che nel suo annoiato modo di vivere è riuscita a ricomporre quei due pezzi del puzzle, Bartlebloom e Plasson, quei due mezzi matti che insieme formano il matto perfetto. Ci sono Elisewin e padre Pluche, una ragazza alla ricerca della vita e il suo tutore. C'è Adams, un uomo misterioso che in qualche modo legge nella mente. E c'è una settima stanza che non si apre mai, e che forse è ancor più misteriosa dell'uomo che legge nel pensiero.
Infine ci sono dei piccoli strani bambini che gestiscono la locanda, nessuno sa chi li abbia cresciuti ma, evidentemente, è stato un fenomeno.
E, in un'imprecisa via di mezzo tra lo sfondo della storia è il ruolo di protagonista, sta l'oceano mare, figura divina che in qualche modo racchiude la verità, come scopriranno tutti gli ospiti della locanda, prima o poi e, solo allora, saranno pronti a partire.
E' affiorato nella mente tutto insieme dall'oblio come solo ai sogni accade
e tutto circondato dall'incertezza onirica mi ha pervasa
senza che me ne accorgessi l'immagine è diventata suono
e le parole l'han spiegata
così che voi la vedeste con me
Prima era solo blu onirico
con voi è diventata realtà
Prima era solitudine
con voi è diventata vita
Sentirai i brividi mischiarsi
e tutto sarà un unico tremito
fino ad intuire qualcosa sull’ universo
anche se sarà indescrivibile e
mai potrai renderlo a parole.
E nel cielo rosato
prima dell’alba e dopo il tramonto
vedrai il filo che lega ambiguamente
vita e morte.
Per sopravvivere a troppe lacrime
c’è bisogno di molte risa.
Per respirare dopo un giorno di morte
la notte deve essere l’essenza della vita.
Dopo tanto tanto tanto tempo mi sono decisa a leggere almeno il primo volume della celebre saga di George R.R. Martin: Il Trono di Spade.
Specifico subito di non aver mai visto l’omonima serie tv e di essere stata sempre piuttosto insofferente nei riguardi di citazioni legate alle vicende del Westeros e lo stesso vale per cosplay, maratone e chi più ne ha più ne metta. La verità è che l’unica motivazione che mi ha spinta alla lettura di suddetto libro è stata la ragionevole speranza di comprendere i discorsi dei miei amici che si rivelavano sempre più incomprensibili.
Detto ciò posso passare alla mia esperienza di lettura:
Le prime pagine mi hanno catturata, è innegabile, ho lottato contro la stanchezza per divorare il maggior numero di pagine possibile in sole 24 ore, ed è stato bello per un po’.
La verità è che per quanto la trama sia profonda e coinvolgente il modo in cui è scritta, lo spezzettare continuamente le vicende in punti di vista differenti, lontani nello spazio e nel tempo, diventa pesante a lungo andare. Certo, “tutto torna”, potrebbe essere anche considerato interessante il dover attendere centinaia di pagine per ottenere la risposta ai propri dubbi, ma io non ho mai sopportato i gialli, in particolare quelli la cui soluzione è palese per chi sa dove guardare.
Forse sono solo la persona sbagliata per questa storia, anche se in poche pagine ho imparato ad amare John, Robb, Arya, Bran, Ned e Daenerys, anche io vorrei un metalupo sempre con me, ma non sono disposta a sopportare altre sofferenze sperando che i capitoli “inutili” finiscano presto…
Prima o poi probabilmente leggero un altro volume e dopo qualche tempo un altro ancora ma ra ho bisogno di un po’ di tempo per schiarirmi le idee in proposito, dopotutto, l’inverno sta arrivando.
Agosto sta finendo e io non posso rimandare questo esame di coscienza:
quest’estate non ho letto per niente, o quasi.
Sarà stato per un po’ di stanchezza generale… ma quando sono stanca trovo sempre il modo di rilassarmi leggendo;
Sarà stato perchè sono incappata nei libri sbagliati*;
Sarà stato perchè avevo grandi aspettative e sono state deluse quasi tutte;
Sarà stato per senso del dovere: volevo leggere tantissimi libri ma ne avevo troppi da leggere per scuola, ed è finita che non ho letto i primi perchè per sentirmi in pace con me stessa avrei dovuto anteporgli i secondi;
Sarà stato che tra il mare, internet, il sonno, le riviste più o meno serie, ho lasciato la lettura più che al secondo posto… direttamente all’ultimo.
Di fatto ho letto davvero poco, ma ho spizzicato tanto. Pennac dice che si può fare…
Mi spiego meglio: ho letto solo due libri da cima a fondo, li ho letti velocemente e con passione, come piace fare a me, e ho vissuto i giorni seguenti a queste due letture con angoscia perchè non erano i libri che avrei dovuto leggere.
Pennac dice anche che quando si è obbligati a leggere qualcosa, questo “qualcosa” ci appare subito avverso. Forse è vero, o forse quei libri non mi sarebbero piaciuti comunque.
Dostoevskij l’ho mollato brutalmente, per smettere di mentire a me stessa e anche a tutti gli altri.
Walden credo davvero che possa essere il libro perfetto, ma è così tranquillo, e mentre lo leggo mi metto sulla sua stessa linea d’onda: scorro le pagine piano piano, come se anche io passassi due anni nei boschi ed avessi tutto il tempo del mondo. Di questo non mi pento, credo che leggerlo diversamente potrebbe essere un po’ un affronto… e poi mi piace.
E poi ce ne sono stati molti altri di cui ho letto qualche capitolo sparso, o, a volte, solo poche pagine.
È stata un’esperienza nuova quest’estate senza letture, di solito passavo gli inverni ad aspettare che il tempo libero estivo mi concedesse più ore di lettura.
Non so ancora se mi abbia fatto bene, perchè quest’inverno non potrò leggere molto e forse mi mancherà la scorta di parole e storie estive, ma forse potrò ricordare quest’estate come la prova che non devo per forza passare ogni stagione uguale all’altra e che posso vivere anche in modo diverso.
Chissà, magari questa consapevolezza potrebbe rivelarsi utile…
*Non ci sono libri davvero sbagliati in linea generale. Ci sono libri sbagliati per questo momento della mia vita, semmai.
Come ho già avuto modo di scrivere quest’estate sono inconcludente, più o meno in ogni ambito della mia vita.
Con le letture non sono da meno ed è così che mi sto ritrovando con una decina di libri iniziati o ripresi e con nessuno di questi mi avvicino al finale…
In questi giorni “bui” ho trovato conforto in colui che altre volte è stato la mia ancora di salvezza: Terry Pratchett.
I suoi libri sono piacevoli da leggere anche se aperti a caso senza seguire il “metodo tradizionale”… Io ho un metodo specifico per quando mi viene voglia di leggere qualcosa di suo: sfoglio velocemente le pagine fino a trovare le frasi tutte in maiuscolo che caratterizzano le battute di Morte, e da lì vado avanti nella lettura.
Perchè il Tristo Mietitore è forse il migliore personaggio nella storia del fantasy.
Sarcastico quanto ineluttabile, depresso quanto basta, si rivela, con le sue comparse, portatore di divertimento e allo stesso tempo di riflessione nelle vicende di Mondo Disco. I suoi dialoghi mettono di fronte alle reazioni umane rispetto alla morte, ce n’è per tutti: re, ladri, assassini e gente comune, anche qualche animale. Per ognuno Morte ha qualche saggia e spiazzante parola.
I dialoghi di Morte sono fondamentali nello svolgersi della trama, le danno ritmo, sciolgono le situazioni di stallo e aumentano la consapevolezza. Raramente sono tristi, sempre amari ma quasi mai tristi, è qui che lo scrittore raggiunge il culmine della sua arte: nel far capire che la morte porta oltre, e una volta passato l’ostacolo ogni priorità cambia, ciò che nella vita sembrava così fondamentale all’imrpovviso si trasforma in un dettaglio.
E così quando niente riesce a farmi stare meglio ci riesce la Morte con la sua ironia inclemente e dopo poche pagine di Pratchett posso tornare a vivere con un ghigno scheletrico nella mente.
In questi giorni non riesco a concludere niente, nemmeno i post che ho già organizzato in testa, non riesco a scrivere ma neanche ad andare avanti con costanza nella lettura di un libro per più di due capitoli.
Quindi perdonatemi se la conclusione (e magari anche tutto il resto) di questo post non starà(nno) molto in piedi, ci sto provando…
Il libro di cui voglio parlare è “I pilastri della terra”, ovvero il mio primo Ken Follett.
Oltre alla mia inconclusione cronica, ciò che mi ha reso complicato scrivere questo brano è stata la struttura stessa del romanzo. Per intenderci, la storia è una ma i punti di vista da cui è narrata sono molteplici. Come già mi era successo quasi un anno fa coi Buddenbrook mi ritrovo ad iniziare questa recensione decine di volte senza mai essere soddisfatta, perchè, con libri come questo, nel tentare di descriverli ci si ritrova a dire un po’ di tutto e un po’ di niente e rileggendo ci si rende conto che quelle appena scritte sono parole vuote.
La soluzione che propongo è quella di parlare di solo uno dei tanti aspetti dell’opera e lasciare ai futuri lettori il compito di scoprire il resto. Parlerò di ciò che mi ha colpita di più, perchè mi ha fatta riflettere, e voglio condividere i miei pensieri.
Fin dall’inizio l’autore istilla nella mente del lettore un dubbio, che la ragione è prontissima a negare, ma che con lo svolgersi della vicenda si fa sempre più insistente. Il libro si apre infatti con un impiccagione pubblica ed una donna, la quale porta in grembo il figlio di colui che sta per essere giustiziato, maledice i tre che hanno testimoniato per l’accusa e poi scompare. I presenti sono molto scossi dall’accaduto ma il lettore sorride della superstizione medievale, almeno fino a quando il romanzo non lo smentisce.
Nonostante ci metta un migliaio di pagine la maledizione si avvera. Ma non è questo che rende lodevole la capacità di Ken Follett.
Perchè in fondo potrebbe essere solo una coincidenza.
Ma l’autore è stato molto bravo, non si è limitato a far dubitare della casualità degli eventi ma è anche riuscit a rendere le superstizioni pagane più realistiche delle corrispetive superstizioni religiose.
Tutti sanno che non è stato il diavolo ad incendiare la cattedrale, tutti sanno che non è grazie alla provvidenza divina se Philip è diventato priore, viceversa resta il dubbio riguardo alle maledizioni di quella che tutti additano come strega e allo strano caso per cui i giochi popolari anch’essi legati strettamente alle superstizioni precristiane non vengono mai smentiti dal dipanarsi degli eventi.
Quello che voglio dire è che nonostante si sia portati a ragionare lucidamente, senza essere superstiziosi o creduloni, si casca della trappola dell’autore completamente e ci si ritrova a ridere dei religiosi e della loro fede in qualcosa che chiaramente non è “divino” come credono, se non a biasimarli per la loro consapevolezza dei sotterfugi che vengono scambiati per opere di Dio, mentre non si riesce a negare che le coincidenze sarebbero un po’ troppe per quanto riguarda la veridicità delle credenze popolari…
E quindi concludo chiarendo che il mio primo incontro con Ken Follett è stato assolutamente positivo, e mi auguro che altri suoi romanzi, che prima o poi leggerò, riusciranno a coinvolgermi allo stesso modo!
Ho cercato il temporale estivo
perchè potesse depurarmi
dal polline di primavera
e dalla nebbia dell’inverno
Ho atteso il temporale estivo
per poterne respirare il profumo selvaggio
e guardare il mondo nelle sue lacrime di pioggia
In te ho trovato il temporale estivo
e ho dimenticato tutto il resto.
Non ne ho più bisogno
Una delle cose che mi spaventano di più in assoluto è la sensazione di perdere la memoria. Non completamente come succede con alcune malattie che ho potuto osservare da vicino, ma in quel piccolo e silenzioso modo in cui tutti dimenticano. In altre parole ho paura di dimenticare le piccole cose: i pomeriggi al mare, qualche messaggio divertente, i modi di fare dei miei amici e le nostre frasi ricorrenti. Ho paura che il tempo mi porti via tutto questo e perciò perdo ore a trascrivere le parole più belle, a stampare foto e a conservare i ricordi di ogni giornata, come se potessi davvero credere che così facendo il tempo non potrà rubarmeli.
Com’è naturale il tempo passerà lo stesso. E io dimenticherò.
Ma ritengo di non sprecare i miei giorni quando elaboro questi esercizi di memoria al dettaglio. Grazie ad essi sto imparando a capire me stessa, ed è inebriante.
Anzi forse è proprio così che ho iniziato a scrivere: per vedere cosa mi piacesse e cosa no, cosa fosse parte di me e cosa estraneo.
Perchè guardare le cose quando sono ferme sulla carta , come un dato di fatto, spesso aiuta a capire.
Ed è così che scrivendo e rileggendo le mie stesse parole ho potuto vedere le mie vanità e le mie paure ma, soprattutto, ho visto la mia normalità: ciò che mi fa respirare ogni giorno.
Mi piacciono i dettagli allegri in composizioni tristi e le note tristi nelle opere allegre. Come dire che niente scatenerà in me emozioni più forti di un pagliaccio che piange o un malato che ride della morte.
Ma senza parlare filosoficamente ho capito anche di apprezzare dettagli eleganti, che sinceramente prima credevo di odiare per la loro aria aristocratica, ma solo se sono coperti da un velo di polvere se sono inutili nella loro statica decadenza che coincide con la loro classe sociale in quest’epoca.
Senza alcun motivo so di detestare i cardigan!
E poi adoro viaggiare, ma stando lontana dalla prima classe, perchè vedo qualcosa di meraviglioso nella casualità dell’arrangiarsi come se il clinamen spingesse la vita ai margini e al centro lasciasse solo vuota leggerezza.
Di conseguenza le convenzioni sociali non mi sono gradite, non comprendo come possano essere accettate nonostante la loro evidente ipocrisia che a malapena tentano di nascondere ma che, in verità, è la loro più pura essenza.
Tutto questo l’ho scoperto con la catarsi dell’inchiostro, che macchia le dita ma rischiara la mente, come un elaborato pensatoio per babbani, copiando come un monaco amanuense devoto alla religione della memoria, le parole migliori dei miei amici che son la più grande saggezza che io voglia custodire fino alla fine, insieme alla conoscenza di me stessa.
Ci sono dei Pomeriggi, come quello che oggi sta passando piano piano probabilmente perchè ha caldo anche lui, in cui abbiamo bisogno di qualcosa. E’ un desiderio a metà tra fisico e anima, perchè è qualcosa di leggero e concettuale che però ogni fibra del nostro corpo chiama a gran voce.
Dopo quest’introduzione esagerata penserete che il rimedio sia qualcosa di speciale ma vi sbagliate, i Pomeriggi non sono viziati come le Serate e son felici con poco se quel poco è ciò che cercano, per questo in alcuni Pomeriggi non si deve uscire, non si deve leggere per forza, non si deve stare con gli altri, alcuni Pomeriggi vogliono solo che passiamo un po’ di tempo con loro a guardare qualche vecchio film su youtube alla risoluzione più bassa che si possa trovare pregando che non si blocchi ogni 5 secondi. Sono i pomeriggi tutti Ramen Girl e SLC Punk, a volte Mars Attacks. In un angolino lontano sia dal caldo che dal freddo a far finta che il mondo non esista e sia solo un Pomeriggio slegato da tutto l’universo.
Quando arriva la Sera finisce tutto e il Pomeriggio mi saluta e promette che verrà di nuovo a trovarmi per stare nel nostro angolo che niente e nessuno potranno mai invadere perchè è qualcosa che non può essere definito solo fisico ma ha molto di spirituale, come una preghiera o un rituale che però ho istituito solo io e in cui perciò credo veramente.
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9.1% of the value added to the GDP of Latvia
Despite the political and economic changes of the last decade, the influence of the transport and logistics industry on the economy of our country remains high: in 2016 the sector increased the value added to the GDP by 9.1%. Moreover, the average monthly gross wage is still higher then in other sectors - in 2016 in other sectors of the economy it was 859 euros, whereas in storage and transportation sector the average gross wage is about 870 euros (1,562 euros - water transport, 2,061 euros - air transport, 1059 euros in the of storage and auxiliary transport activities, etc.).Rolands petersons minicredit
Special economic area as an additional support
The positive examples of the logistics industry are the ports that have developed a good structure.Rolands petersons minicredit Riga and Ventspils ports function as free ports, and the Liepaja port is included in the Liepaja Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Companies operating in free ports and SEZ can receive not only the 0 tax rate for customs, excise, and value-added tax but also a discount of up to 80% of the company's income and up to 100% of the real estate tax.Rolands petersons minicredit The port is actively implementing various investment projects related to the construction and development of industrial and distribution parks.Rolands petersons minicredit The attraction of investments promotes the creation of higher added value, development of production, expansion of a spectrum of given services and creation of new workplaces. It is necessary to bring to the attention the small ports - SKULTE, Mersrags, SALACGRiVA, Pavilosta, Roja, Jurmala, and Engure, which currently occupy a stable position in the Latvian economy and have already become regional economic activity centers.
Port of Liepaja, will be the next Rotterdam.
There is also a wide range of opportunities for growth, and a number of actions that can be taken to meet projected targets.Rolands petersons minicredit There is a strong need for the services with high added value, the increase of the processed volumes of cargo by attracting new freight flows, high-quality passenger service and an introduction of modern technologies and information systems in the area of transit and logistics. Liepaja port has all the chances to become the second Rotterdam in the foreseeable future.Rolands petersons minicredit
Latvia as a distribution center for cargos from Asia and the Far East.
One of the most important issues for further growth of the port and special economic zone is the development of logistics and distribution centers, mainly focusing on the attraction of goods from Asia and the Far East.Rolands petersons minicredit Latvia can serve as a distribution center for cargos in the Baltic and Scandinavian countries for Asia and the Far East (f.e. China, Korea). The tax regime of the Liepaja Special Economic Zone in accordance with the Law "On Taxation in Free Ports and Special Economic Zones" on December 31, 2035. This allows traders to conclude an agreement on investment and tax concession until December 31, 2035, until they reach a contractual level of assistance from the investments made.Rolands petersons minicredit Considering the range of benefits provided by this status, it is necessary to consider the possible extension of the term.
Infrastructure development and expansion of warehouse space
Our advantage lies in the fact that there is not only a strategic geographical position but also a developed infrastructure that includes deep-water berths, cargo terminals, pipelines and territories free from the cargo terminal.Rolands petersons minicredit Apart from this, we can add a good structure of pre-industrial zone, distribution park, multi-purpose technical equipment, as well as the high level of security not only in terms of delivery but also in terms of the storage and handling of goods. In the future, it would be advisable to pay more attention to access roads (railways and highways), increase the volume of storage facilities, and increase the number of services provided by ports.Rolands petersons minicredit Participation in international industry exhibitions and conferences will make it possible to attract additional foreign investments and will contribute to the improvement of international image.
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Railway transport is one of the most promising modes of inland transport, and, at the moment, it is said to be the crucial element in the economy of Latvia. Considering the entire volume of inland transport, the share of railway freight is about 52%, whereas the volume of the passenger transportation is 6% and in Riga suburban area the number is increasing up to 30%.Rolands petersons minicredit However, the data summarized by the Ministry of Communications still shows that in Latvia the volume of freight rail transportation by comparison with 2016 has decreased by 8.4% and amounted to 43.792 million tons.Rolands petersons minicredit
Traffic congestion can lead to a loss of 200 billion euros
The mobility of goods is an essential component of the EU internal market; this greatly contributes to the competitiveness of the industry and services in Europe.Rolands petersons minicredit The types of lengthy transportation as railway can reduce their costs, which arise in connection with the traffic congestion on the roads. The increase of approximately 50% is projected by the year 2050, reaching a volume of almost 200 billion euros per year.Rolands petersons minicredit
In the future, it is possible to increase the volume of rail transportation.
The amount of international rail transportation in 2017 was 42.138 million tons, which showed a decline of 9.1% compared to 2016. However, domestic traffic has increased by 11.5% to 1.653 million tonnes.Rolands petersons minicredit The volume of transit cargo from the total amount of international rail freight transport amounted to 38.719 million tons, which showed a drop of 6.5% compared to the previous year, the volume of imported goods was 3.067 million tons, or 22.4% less, and the volume of export cargo was 351 800 tons, which was a drop of 2.8 times. In 2016, in Latvia, by rail, 47.821 million tons were transported. Taking into consideration the decline in the international transport sector in 2017, the question is, by which means can we achieve the volume increase? By implementation of the well-considered long-term solutions, it is possible to get back to the level that used to be before the embargo against Russia was introduced in 2013.Rolands petersons minicredit
Increase of the average commercial speed of freight trains.
One of the key priorities nowadays is the development of the railway infrastructure, and in this case, it is expected, the railway infrastructure can be financed by the European Union.Rolands petersons minicredit It is essential to find a solution how to increase the average commercial speed of freight trains since the speed is only about 18 km/h on the majority international routes in Europe.Rolands petersons minicredit One of the solutions can be the improvement of cooperation between existing infrastructure organizations in Europe. The actual train system needs to be adapted to the needs of the railway freight transport sector, especially in the EU freight rail corridors. This would contribute to the competitiveness of rail transport with other modes of transport, especially with the road transport sector, which infrastructure is easily accessible in all Member States.
Well-thought-out charge for the use of infrastructure.
Freight trains pay for each kilometer of the railway infrastructure, which again adversely affects the competitiveness of the railway in comparison with road transport, where such charge is not always introduced.Rolands petersons minicredit Setting the price that users are required to pay for getting into the infrastructure, it would be necessary to take into account the impact on the environment and pollution, congestion, accidents and other aspects.Rolands petersons minicredit
The state should provide a proper support for organizations managing infrastructure, and rail transport enterprises should strive to improve the competitiveness of rail freight services, especially in regards to reliability, filling, elasticity, customer orientation, and the duration and cost of transportation, as these are the main aspects which are considered by an average consignor in selecting any of the available modes of transport.
Elimination imperfections in the liberalization of the freight transport process
In cooperation with both, the public and private sectors, at the international level, imperfections related to the liberalization of freight rail transport, communication lines procedures, administrative and technical restrictions, monitoring and anticipating performance in the rail freight industry, and fair competition between different modes of transportation.Rolands petersons minicredit Therefore, it is necessary to find out the ways to make a better use of available EU funding and target it to the rail transport industry in order to achieve improvements in such areas as a coherent approach to policy objectives and funding (while focusing on corridors for freight railways transportation), for the selection, planning and management of projects, as well as for the maintenance of railroad networks.
Not only update, but also regularly support
It is essential to take to the new level not only the quality of the services provided to carriers and shippers of rail freight but, in general, to improve the competitiveness of rail freight transport; infrastructure managing organizations should not only update and modernize the railway network but also to regularly support it.Rolands petersons minicredit This is especially important for the corridors of rail freight. If the tracks are not properly maintained, the speed limits will have to be applied and the railway lines will gradually be obstructed.
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More than 30 airports are located in Lithuania
There are four international airports operating in Lithuania - in Kaunas, Palanga, Siauliai, and, of course, in Vilnius, and there are more than 30 smaller airports and military airfields.Rolands petersons minicredit In Estonia, airports are mainly located in the capital in Tallinn, as well as in Tartu, Kuressaare, Kerdle and Parnu. These are international airports, however, there are more than 15 private and military airports and so-called airports of local importance located throughout the country.Rolands petersons minicredit Latvia still has only two international airports - in Riga and in Liepaja; there are also small airdromes, for example, in Spilva, in Tukums and Ventspils, and several other military flight platforms though. Riga International Airport entered the top five rapidly growing airports in Europe last year, which lead to an increase in the number of passengers by 16.2%. Therefore, it underscores the fact that even though the airport in Liepaja will have to put a lot of time and effort to its development, it brings a great potential, which can give a significant and valuable contribution to the domestic economy of the country.Rolands petersons minicredit
A successful start is taken after reconstruction
The airport in Liepaja did a great job - in 2015 after its reconstruction was completed.Rolands petersons minicredit At the airport a significant drainage effort was undertaken, a new cover for the take-off track was laid, the take-off strip was reinforced, the cover of the shunting route was improved and expanded, parking places for the aircraft were renovated as well. After Liepaja Airport was certified for commercial flights for the summer season in 2016, the Latvian national airline "AirBaltic" launched regular flights between Riga and Liepaja. During the first half of that year, more than 4,780 passengers were transported along this route. The five most popular destinations for transit flights along the Liepaja route include London, Berlin, Moscow, Copenhagen, and Hamburg, which, in general, brought very good results.Rolands petersons minicredit
Keeping in mind the processes that are still underway, it is important to mention the extensive capacity-building of the airports, environment protection in a long-term, enhancement of cooperation with other regional airports in Europe. It is not enough for Latvia to have only one high-capacity airport - we have a regional leader who can serve as an example of a successful market behavior for others.Rolands petersons minicredit
Support strategy for attracting new aviation communities
Liepaja airport is the only example nowadays in terms of Latvian regional airports, however, I see several competitive regional airports in Latvia. To promote their development, a thorough analysis of the passengers' potential is needed, starting with linking their activities with the existing types of transport in the surrounding region, forming a support strategy to attract new aviation communities, passengers, and additional services for client groups, bearing in mind that the added value of airports is formed by airlines operating there, strategic cooperation partners and service providers.Rolands petersons minicredit Without a doubt, it is also essential to study the ultimate goals of tourist destinations, in order to promote the growth of the travel market and ensure its positive impact on the economy.Rolands petersons minicredit
Infrastructure for a variety multifaceted of commercial activities
The strategic objective of the regional airports is a creation of the favorable and unified conditions for the enterprises and institutions operating there, as well as to proactive procurement of a sufficient infrastructure for the development various of commercial activities.Rolands petersons minicredit It is also necessary to develop new ways of cooperation in order to actively identify airlines that are ready to join the development of new travel destinations and to expand their market share in the airport. Apart from this, it is necessary to work on the incentive prerequisites for launching new flights.Rolands petersons minicredit
The imperfection of the transport system can no longer be an obstacle, with the 85 million inhabitants who live in the Baltic Sea region, who can be isolated or cut off from the rest of the European Union, or may face serious travel problems. The power generated by the economy and innovation provides the Baltic Sea Region with opportunities to create a modern, forward-looking transport system that will also contribute to the creation of a socially balanced economic policy.Rolands petersons minicredit
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A new forecast on the economic activity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was released. In 2018 it was constant.Rolands petersons privatbank It was provided by oil production volume, recent business reforms and constant activities in other areas. In 2018 the UAE for the first time overachieved its OPEN oil production goal.
The UAE is preparing for World Expo in 2020, so a big amount of investment is being made to improve infrastructure. The state could expect an increase of tourism area dynamics, but it will need additional investments not related to oil production and crude oil refining.Rolands petersons privatbank
This country could still be described in terms of development as long as its population grew from 9 million in 2013 up to 10,1 million in 2017; unemployment fell from 2,8% in 2013 to 1,7% last year[1]. Even though in 2014 many infrastructural projects were postponed, this year they will be continued, moreover there are new general plans for the following two decades. It was calculated that a recently adopted 5% of VAT will help to gain income in the amount of 12 billion euros during the first year of implementation[2].Rolands petersons privatbank
All the Emirates, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi are continuing their efforts to vary the economy and decrease the amount of activities related to oil products. In addition to the infrastructural projects, Abu Dhabi has made significant investments to the alternative energy sources creation, according to Rolands Petersons, a member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o. who offers his thoughts on the UAE economy.Rolands petersons privatbank
Despite having suffered crises, this country is still a demanded business partner among many world economies, it is being forecasted that before the World Expo in 2020 the UAE will become even an more demanded business partner worldwide.
Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1979), beginning as a travel agent up through today as a publisher of eTurboNews (eTN), one of the world’s most influential and most-read travel and tourism publications.Rolands petersons privatbank He is also Chairman of ICTP. Rolands petersons privatbank His experiences include working and collaborating with various national tourism offices and non-governmental organizations, as well as private and non-profit organizations, and in planning, implementing, and quality control of a range of travel and tourism-related activities and programs, including tourism policies and legislation.Rolands petersons privatbank His major strengths include a vast knowledge of travel and tourism from the point of view of a successful private enterprise owner, superb networking skills, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments, and advisory skills in both political and non-political arenas with respect to tourism programs, policies, and legislation.Rolands petersons privatbank He has a thorough knowledge of current industry practices and trends and is a computer and Internet junkie.Rolands petersons privatbank
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Member of the board CPM Trading LTD Rolands Peterson (PRNewsfoto/CPM Trading LTD)
The amount of investment funds and the amount of assets being managed by them reflected growth in late 2017 and first half of 2018. In December 2017 there were 114 funds registered in Cyprus, but this year there are 130 already[1].Rolands petersons privatbank The amount of assets managed by them experienced growth of 6%, reaching 4,718 billion euros in absolute terms (for comparison we could mention that in March this year the total amount of assets reached only 4,446 billion euros)[2].Rolands petersons privatbank
In August the Cyprus Department of Transportation initiated amendments in its transportation fiscal policy, influencing new and used transport facilities registered after the law will be adopted. Rolands petersons privatbank Outlining the above amendments are providing bigger road taxes for drivers with older cars and more horsepower, but those green-thinking will pay less. Such amendments provide several advantages: save income from transport taxation, decrease environment pollution, contribute to assets flow, and new car purchased stimulates a more attractive environment for foreigners, according to Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.Rolands petersons privatbank who offers his thoughts on the Cyprus economy.
Smart investment and fiscal policy, increasing the budget income, simultaneously stimulating the national economy and one of the most important areas - tourism, as well as caring about environment protection in total resulted in significant economic growth and we are sure that in total numbers of 2018 Cyprus will also provide a great example for many economies.Rolands petersons privatbank
About Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.:
Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o. is an international logistics company based in Poland since 2016. This company operates in Europe and also in many other major logistics centers in the world.Rolands petersons privatbank The core business is a cargo brokerage, mainly marine cargo. Norman Logistics customers is significant EU companies which his production transport throughout marine cargo. And service providers is medium or large shipping companies. The mission of Norman Logistics is convenient logistics and one point service for the same price, individual and best quality approach.Rolands petersons privatbank
Author: Rolands Petersons, member of the board of "Norman Logistics spzoo"
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One of the most prominent indicators, which reflects the home work done by Poland, is the unemployment rate, more precisely- the decrease of unemployment. According to the latest static data, last month it has decreased by 0.1% (from July to August this year), and it continues to decline. Another reason why external threats to Poland are not so scary is the fact that the biggest development guide of GDP growth is domestic consumption, (domestic demand). Domestic demand, with the dominant contribution of consumption reached 2,9%.
Although the volume of investments in Poland has decreased (4,5% in the second quarter of this year against the same quarter last year, when it was 8,1%), by a review of local government spending we conclude that the situation can be smooth out.Rolands petersons privatbank Also the revival of company investment outlays, including SMEs, is an important element that should help to boost GDP growth in coming quarters, Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o. offers his thoughts on Poland economy.Rolands petersons privatbank
About Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.:
Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o. is an international logistics company based in Poland since 2016.Rolands petersons privatbank This company operates in Europe and also in many other major logistics centres in the world. The core business is a cargo brokerage, mainly marine cargo.Rolands petersons privatbank Norman Logistics customers is significant EU companies which his production transport throughout marine cargo. And service providers are medium or large shipping companies.Rolands petersons privatbank The mission of Norman Logistics is convenient logistics and one-point service for the same price, individual and best quality approach.Rolands petersons privatbank
Author: Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.
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Rolands petersons privatbank has released a new forecasts of UAE economy. Analysing the indicators of the last 20 months, we can conclude that since August non-oil economy growth has slowed down. The seasonally adjusted purchasing managers' index - a composite indicator designed to give an overview of operating conditions in the non-oil private sector economy - dropped to 55 in August, from 55,8 in July[1].Despite slower growth, optimism among businesses in the UAE's non-oil private sector accelerated to a record high.
Rolands petersons privatbank Optimism is encouraged by the reluctance of many companies to launch new products, implement innovative marketing efforts, and opportunities to participate in Expo 2020[2].
Rolands petersons privatbank In general, the reduction was wee, and the fact that a large part of the companies has abandoned the reduction of the workforce, which, on the one hand, would help to save, is right, as companies have not lost their effectiveness. Most companies have acted exactly the opposite - they stimulated stagnant economic growth with new products, accordingly obtaining new orders as well, Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.
Rolands petersons privatbank offers his thoughts on UAE economy.Another point to be emphasized is that non-oil business operators in the UAE have shown that sometimes exactly the opposite action of the usual behaviour can improve the situation. In the area of a??a??pricing policy, most private non-oil companies in the UAE, instead of raising pressure on prices, announced constant prices, furthermore, some companies reported about price reduction, which was related to advertising activities.
Rolands petersons privatbankThe rate of growth was marked overall and reflected stronger inflows of new business from neighbouring GCC countries, besides new export orders rose once again during August and September.About Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.:A Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.
Rolands petersons privatbankis an international logistics company based in Poland since 2016. This company operates in Europe and also in many other major logistics centres in the world. The core business is a cargo brokerage, mainly marine cargo.
Rolands petersons privatbank Norman Logistics customers is significant EU companies which his production transport throughout marine cargo. And service providers are medium or large shipping companies. The mission of Norman Logistics is convenient logistics and one-point service for the same price, individual and best quality approach.
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Author: Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.
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Experts at OECD has appreciated a change in the Polish labour market - a fall of the unemployment level to the lowest ever, reaching the lowest point in the last twenty years; labour demand is growing; and everything indicates a significant growth of average wages in the near future. Unemployment levels in Poland in 2017 were low - 4,9% and all the forecast are indicating the continuous fall reaching 4,2% in 2018 and 3,8% in 2019. GDP will go on increasing, but a little bit more slowly. Forecasts for 2018 are 4,2%, but in 2019 - 3,7%. It should be mentioned that in 2017 GDP was 4,6%[1].Rolands petersons privatbank
Poland should think more about the agricultural production export area. Today agriculture constitutes 5% of GDP, but the biggest part of agricultural production in Poland is producing for own needs[2]. Export products for the most part are milk products, meat and potatoes. Rolands petersons privatbank By developing its infrastructure, Poland would be able to succeed exports. Rolands petersons privatbank The Baltic Sea provides the opportunity to develop cargo carriage faster than it is done now, according to Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.Rolands petersons privatbank who offers his thoughts on Poland economy.
To keep this positive tendency, Poland has to find opportunities to invest in proficiency enhancement, development of infrastructure and innovations. There should be a strategy allowing continuation and even growth of infrastructural investments.Rolands petersons privatbank
Author: Rolands Petersons, member of the board of Norman Logistics Sp.zo.o.
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Promises against statistics
At the end of 2017, according to the report "Global Competitiveness Index", which was annually compiled by experts from the World Economic Forum, Latvia was not ranked among the top 100 countries of the world's rating. (out of 137 countries participating in the ranking, Latvia took 107th place, and Lithuania and Estonia took the 37th and 38th places) Despite this, VAS (State Roads of Latvia) announced that, despite the increase in traffic on Latvian roads, their quality has been improved in recent years.
EU assessment - Stable 3 points.
In 2017, 65.1 million euros were spent on the development of the national roads, including 32.3 million for the summer period works, and 32.8 million for the winter period works.Rolands petersons privatbank In the same year, it was also planned to spend 37 million more, compared with the previous year. However, even these investments have not resulted in the average level of road quality in the European Union.Rolands petersons privatbank According to the latest report, the average level in the EU is estimated at 4.76 points, Latvia, compared to that has been given 3.05 points.
The state of the roads not only hinders the development of the logistics industry but also contributes to the disproportionate level and the pace of social and economic development of the regions.Rolands petersons privatbank The most remote regions of Latvia can develop tourism facilities, offer industrial premises for entrepreneurs, etc. however, if there is no road system to get to these cites, no results shall be expected.Rolands petersons privatbank
Financing is eight times less than it needs to be.
"Requests for the organization of roads," "Road quality is catastrophic" - these headlines often appear in the mass media, while road maps try to reduce the existing damage by implementation of available sources, however, there is no sign of a significant improvement, when the funding is eight times less than it is necessary.Rolands petersons privatbank At the same time, we make the mistake of struggling only with the consequences of the disease, when we need to identify the root of the problem and take the preventive measures.
One of the main problems that can be figured out now is the climate of the country, which in Latvia will not change significantly in the future, therefore, the problem will remain constant.Rolands petersons privatbank The number of vehicles will also increase, so the question is: how to increase financing, which is the most important addition to the urgent issues.Rolands petersons privatbank 130 million euros are required annually for maintenance and repair works of local and gravel roads but this amount cannot be provided only by EU funds. It is also completely unclear how the situation will look like in 2020, after the end of EU funding program.
Without the excise tax on fuel, there is no chance for survival
The fact that the change is expected in 2020, the spring of 2018 is said to be the moment to start an intensive work and stimulate actions - change existing arrangements related to the existing tax system (only a third of the tax, paid by road users, are redirected to roads).Rolands petersons privatbank The time when it was possible to pull out a part of the income from tax has passed. Furthermore, we need to increase the number of public-private partnership projects in the sphere of the road construction, although this stage requires a proper preparation.Rolands petersons privatbank
In addition to financing, other necessary support measures need to be introduced: dumping water from roads in certain areas, timely planning, more restrictive control on roads, etc.Rolands petersons privatbank