Transport

The $15bn Exxon-Mobil-led liquefied natural gas (LNG) project has provided the catalyst for Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) transport sector’s first major overhaul since gaining independence 37 years ago. Guided by the PNG Development Strategic Plan (PNGDSP) and “Vision 2050”, LNG revenues are already funding an overhaul of national land, sea and air capabilities.

The forthcoming entry of Malaysia’s largest airline into the oneworld alliance, a group of the world’s major airlines, plus efforts among airlines to boost connectivity in Asia and invest in capacity to support long-term growth, are set to increase flight frequency and services.

A possible merger between the Kingdom’s two airlines, combined with increasing hotel occupancy rates and a rise in traffic at the Bahrain International Airport, are proving promising for the aviation industry’s expansion.

The aviation industry appears set to face increasing challenges over the next six months as airlines face lower than expected profits as a result of high fuel costs. However, with Dubai continuing to expand its airport capacity, the emirate is looking to position itself to take advantage of growth markets in South-east Asia.

La compagnie aérienne publique marocaine est en pleine phase de reprise après une période difficile due au ralentissement économique mondial, et les politiques d’expansion continuent dans un certain nombre d’aéroports du pays. Dans ce contexte, l’augmentation récente des frais de manutention commence à avoir un impact sur la croissance des compagnies aériennes low cost (à bas coût) et leur développement futur au Maroc.

A pesar del creciente desarrollo económico de Colombia, la precaria infraestructura de transporte, que está considerada entre las peores del mundo de acuerdo con el Foro Económico Mundial, continúa siendo una barrera para el progreso. En un intento por afrontar este problema el Ministerio de Transporte ha diseñado un nuevo plan para revitalizar las redes ferroviarias, comenzando con el ferrocarril de la Costa del Pacífico y la ampliación de las líneas férreas en todo el país.