A new agreement will bolster UNCTAD’s work to help ports in developing countries improve operations and speed up trade. Ports from Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recommitted on 7 April their support to UNCTAD’s…
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated the shift toward a more digital world in a way that will have long-lasting effects. Lockdown measures have led to a surge in electronic commerce (e-commerce), as consumers look for alternatives to in-person…
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. Over 80% of the volume of international trade in goods is carried by sea, and the percentage is even higher for most developing countries. The Review of Maritime…
Emerging strategies for ports during the pandemic (UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 93) The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on humankind and on global commerce. Ports and port communities have experienced major changes to normal operating environments. The…
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El programa de gestión portuaria TrainForTrade de la UNCTAD ha creado una red para ayudar a las comunidades portuarias a reactivar sus economías tras la crisis de COVID-19. Godwin Alini ha tenido una carrera impresionante en la gestión portuaria. Empezó…
El programa TrainForTrade de la UNCTAD ofrece a los profesionales portuarios oportunidades de formación, creación de redes e intercambio de conocimientos. Jacqueline Paredes Corrales, gestora portuaria e ingeniera industrial peruana, ha transformado su vida profesional al participar en talleres de…
Chapter 1: COVID-19 IMPACT ON MARITIME TRADE AND PORT CALLS Chapter 2: IMPLICATIONS FOR LINER SHIPPING CONNECTIVITY Chapter 3: RESPONSE MEASURES ACROSS THE MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN
As connectivity within South-East Asia grows, it is critical for governments to put in place frameworks and mechanisms to leverage these developments and increase the use of digital platforms, while ensuring that there is proper governance, trust and authentication measures…
Digital marketplaces could drive sustainable and inclusive growth across South-East Asia, with e-commerce likely to grow to US$88 billion by 2025. Benefits will include opening of markets to facilitate sales and consumption, upgrading of traditional manufacturing and services, and development…
