Plans to expand Abu Dhabi’s ports network are moving ahead as local cargo traffic holds steady despite the slowdown in global shipping volumes over the past year.
With a rapidly expanding economy, the capacity for growth in both domestic and international trade is increasing Vietnam’s appeal to foreign operators in the logistics sector.
Investment in maritime infrastructure and greater support for the shipbuilding industry look set to raise Indonesia’s freight-handling capacity, moving the country closer towards its goal of becoming a top global maritime player.
Interviews & Viewpoints | René Puché, President, Port of Barranquilla: Interview from The Report: Colombia 2017
Given that Colombia’s ports are far from the main centres of production and consumption, how can firms be encouraged to relocate nearer to them?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Juan Camilo Samacá, President, Almaviva: Interview from The Report: Colombia 2017
What needs to be done for Colombia to reach international levels of competitiveness in logistics?
Articles & Analysis | Developing infrastructure and reducing transport costs top priorities for Colombia from The Report: Colombia 2017
Colombia’s economy experienced a boom over the last decade, with per-capita GDP more than doubling and foreign direct investment growing tenfold. Infrastructure and transport development, however, has been struggling to keep pace with the country’s rapidly expanding economy.