Papua New Guinea’s topography is characterised by mountainous terrain, rivers and around 600 islands. Travelling by road can be complicated and expensive, with many routes in need of maintenance; as a result, the transport of people and goods often relies on sea and air networks, which incur high costs for businesses operating in PNG. The ripple effects of improved transport infrastructure are...
Papua New Guinea Transport
Chapter | Transport & Logistics from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
The economic downturn resulting from lower global commodity prices and the completion of the PNG LNG project means the future of Papua New Guinea must be navigated with care. The country possesses plentiful natural resources, which, given effective management, could provide new revenue to spur diversification, as well as sustainable and equitable growth in all provinces.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Robert Howden, Managing Director, Express Freight Management: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Articles & Analysis | Will global supply chains permanently shift due to Covid-19? from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
As globalisation has increased, the world’s supply chains have become substantially more interconnected, and goods often have more stages to pass through before reaching the end consumer. From national lockdowns to closed airspace and borders, Covid-19 has resulted in unprecedented disruption to the mechanics of most economies, regardless of...
Articles & Analysis | How new transport links promote growth in Papua New Guinea from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Papua New Guinea’s topography is characterised by mountainous terrain, rivers and around 600 islands. The country’s geographic diversity is accompanied by abundant natural resources, but challenges in transport connectivity have prevented their full benefits from being unlocked. Travelling by road can be complicated and expensive, with many...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rupert Bray, COO, Steamships Trading Company: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
How do you manage a global supply chain through a pandemic, and what will be the legacy of the Covid-19 outbreak in supply chain management?
The economic downturn resulting from lower global commodity prices and the completion of the PNG LNG project means the future of Papua New Guinea must be navigated with care. The country possesses plentiful natural resources, which, given effective management, could provide new revenue to spur diversification, as well as sustainable and equitable growth in all provinces.
Articles & Analysis | Papua New Guinea plans infrastructure improvement and rural road rehabilitation to attract investors from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2019
Roads are critical for economic growth and inclusive development in Papua New Guinea. By providing access to employment, health and education services, roads stimulate economic activity and enhance competitiveness, while poor roads isolate communities and compromise national security. Road infrastructure is therefore considered to be both a key strategic asset and essential...