Transportation and logistics in Indonesia are sectors of great opportunity, but also pose immense challenges. As the economy booms and travel increases, related businesses have grown and relevant infrastructure is being built. At the same time, the transportation networks and systems are put under stress as the economy expands rapidly. This is especially an issue in Indonesia, where existing...
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Chapter | Transport & Logistics from The Report: Indonesia 2013
Chapter | Infrastructure from The Report: Indonesia 2013
With its low debt-to-GDP ratio and abundant resources, growing consumer demand, healthy political discourse and rising investment, Indonesia is set to lead the region and could become the world’s sixth-largest economy by 2030. The country has 11 commercial ports, more than 200 airports, an estimated 17,508 islands and around 245m people. The government is working to address the current lack of...
The combination of Dubai’s central location and advanced infrastructure have attracted trade operators from around the world, and the emirate continues its legacy as a shipping point between East and West. In 2011 transportation, along with logistics, tourism and trade, accounted for 60% of Dubai’s GDP, the result of a number of recent investments. Authorities have initiated a $523m plan to build...
Over the past four decades, Dubai has become one of the most important economic centres in the Middle East and a key destination for investors, tourists and corporations from around the world. The emirate boasts a diversified economy, an open business environment, and a multinational population and workforce, all of which have contributed to its reputation as a leading investment destination.
While a significant nomadic population still pushes its herds across the steppe, young adults in Ulaanbaatar use fibre-optic networks to access the internet. Heir to the legacy of Chinggis Khan, Mongolia is fast emerging as a land rich with economic potential – a country that is seeking growth while also working to preserve its unique national culture.
Chapter | Transport & Logistics from The Report: Mongolia 2013
Its sparse population, landlocked location and extreme climate make developing Mongolia’s transportation and logistics infrastructure a challenge. The government is tapping into international markets to address its transportation and infrastructure issues, and in late November 2012 the country raised $1.5bn in a two-part bond offering. Diverse efforts are under way to improve transportation and...