After a few challenging years that saw air safety rating downgrades and delays in major infrastructure projects, Thailand’s transport sector is beginning to regain momentum. Significant progress has been achieved with the construction of rail and road networks, and issues around meeting international standards are being resolved as the country lays the groundwork to become a regional transport...
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Economic update | Increased public spending to support upgrade of Nigerian transport infrastructure
6 Aug 2018
Nigeria’s transport sector is set to benefit from increased spending under the newly ratified federal budget, spurring improvements to road and rail infrastructure, and providing opportunities for expansion of the logistics sector.
In its April 2018 Economic Monitor for Thailand, the World Bank reported that GDP growth accelerated to 3.9% in 2017, from 0.91% in 2014, 2.94% in 2015 and 3.23% in 2016. This was the fastest expansion since the 7.24% recorded in 2012, and was driven by strong global growth, increased export revenue and a modest recovery in private consumption.
Kenya is increasing investment in transport infrastructure, both through direct budgetary allocations and by partnering with the private sector, as part of efforts to improve connectivity and strengthen the country’s logistics network.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Federico Patiño Márquez : Interview from The Report: Mexico 2018
Once operational, how will the new airport compare to other major global aviation centres?
Articles & Analysis | Port works and new shipping routes to support rising trade volumes for Mexico from The Report: Mexico 2018
Mexico is engaged in a major port expansion programme aimed at doubling the country’s freight-handling capacity to 520m tonnes per year. The achievement of this goal is seen as crucial to long-term development given the significance of the segment for the import of raw materials and the export of manufactured products. The expansion of the...