As new constitutional reforms start to take shape, Mexico is investing heavily in its transport and logistics infrastructure. Increased economic activity has put pressure on the current road and rail networks, and a bigger slice of the federal budget is therefore set to go towards improving connections by land, sea and air. Only months after...
Infrastructure development has helped expand Mexico’s transport system and strengthen logistics activities in the country. High among the reasons for this is the fast growth of containerisation, coupled with increased connectivity between transport modes. “Interconnection between different kinds of transport increased in 1995 with the...
A successful privatisation of Mexico’s railway network and an increase in trade with the US has helped strengthen rail transport across Mexico. Having established itself as a strategic freight carrier for manufacturing inputs, agricultural goods and the mining industry, the sector now faces challenges from legislators aiming to open Mexico’s...
As roads are being built and related infrastructure is quickly being put into place, Mongolia’s connectivity and logistics are greatly improving. Real investment in transportation has been made in recent years, especially in 2013, and more is expected. In the coming years internal and international travel and cargo delivery are likely to become...
Mongolia’s international gateway is well run but in need of an upgrade. It was designed for a different time and for a different type of travel and will soon be overtaken by events, as Mongolia’s economy expands, as traffic increases and as the country’s international profile evolves. With that in mind, a new airport is being built, one that...
Although it may be the least densely populated country in the world, Mongolia’s capital has serious traffic problems. Migration from the provinces to the urban centre and a lack of infrastructure development have left Ulaanbaatar with downtown gridlock throughout the day. It is a city built for 70,000 cars; it now has 150,000. Over the past 20...
Stay updated on how some of the world’s most promising markets are being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and what actions governments and private businesses are taking to mitigate challenges and ensure their long-term growth story continues.
Register now and also receive a complimentary 2-month licence to the OBG Research Terminal.
Register Here×