Rising demand from an increasingly affluent middle class and an expanding economy will drive sales in both the passenger and commercial segments of Myanmar’s auto trade, though challenges remain on the road to higher vehicle ownership levels.
Capitalising on its strategic location and promising economic environment, the Moroccan transport sector has made significant strides in recent years. A range of major upgrades and expansions to roads, ports, railways and airports have continued to press forward, despite challenges such as the eurozone debt crisis, regional political instability and a tightening of the state budget. Looking...
Morocco benefits from its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry, agricultural output, proximity to Europe, sizeable diaspora community, low labour costs and market-oriented public policy.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's maritime sector remains a development priority from The Report: Dubai 2016
In recent years Dubai has risen through the ranks as a global maritime centre, taking its place among the top port cities worldwide. As global trade becomes more integrated, transnational companies continue to grow, and sea, land and air connections proliferate, the emirate looks set to continue climbing the rungs, helped on its way by...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World; and President, Dubai Maritime City Authority: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2016
What do you identify as the most significant trends in global trade, particularly in light of the slowdown in emerging markets?
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's maritime sector flexible despite challenging macroeconomic climate from The Report: Dubai 2016
These are difficult times for many in the sea freight business globally, with an increasing number of ships chasing a declining level of cargo trade, as world economic growth slows. Such a supply and demand imbalance will eventually correct itself, but in the meantime, the current storm is providing important lessons for maritime hubs such as...