This study is based on the application of the Maritime Policy Planning Models (MPPM) developed and maintained by the Transport and Tourism Division of UNESCAP. Its objective is to provide a planning context for decisions ...

Facilitation of international trade and transport involves many government agencies and authorities as well as public and private entities. Efficient and effective coordination among all relevant government agencies and ...

This study attempts to compare port tariff systems adopted in the ports of the ESCAP region in terms of tariff structure and actual tariff levels. It addresses the contextual issues relating to port pricing. The ESCAP/UNDP ...

Recalling, the importance of environmental management of dredging activities, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) took the initiative to organize a regional seminar on environmental aspects ...

Nine out of 20 top container carriers are from Asia, limited to a few countries in the region. Shipping services have been recognized as an important element of economic growth and unless concerted action is taken, national ...

<p></p> The roots of Free trade zones (FTZs) can be traced back to more than 2,000 years ago, today there are over 850 zones and the number continues to increase. Their main role can be summarized as: to attract foreign ...

This publication describes developments and trends in the economic, trade and population growth, which will have impact on transport and communications. Trends in the growth of various transport sectors are analyzed. The ...

The present study takes as its focus seafarers as an essential manpower resource for development of the shipping industry and the marine transport sector in the Asia-Pacific region. Major issues relating to seafarers have ...

This publication provides comprehensive information on the overall development of international road transport in the region, information on the key issues in the facilitation of such transport, and recommended regional ...

The Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific is a biennial publication of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). This year the Review is published in two ...