Transport Transport plays an important role in fostering economic growth, linking people to essential services, the growth of cities, and the creation of jobs. The World Bank works with client countries to …

Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, as more than 80 percent of goods are transported by sea. Developing countries depend on shipping, accounting for around 55 percent of seaborne …

Sep 16, 2025 · The transport sector is essential to reducing poverty and building prosperity: transport gives access to jobs, education and healthcare; it connects goods and services to markets and is a …

Jan 9, 2025 · Transport is crucial for the economic and social development of nations. However, it’s also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Developing countries are now facing the challenge …

Container ports are critical nodes in globally connected supply chains, handling merchandise and semi-finished products. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measures the time container ships …

Jan 28, 2025 · The transport sector remains a stubborn outlier in Europe’s decarbonization efforts. Despite a strong policy framework, transport emissions in the EU have continued to climb, putting the …

Transport connects people to jobs, education, health care, and opportunities, but exacts a heavy toll on people and the planet, with the poorest countries and communities paying the heaviest toll. To break …

Food insecurity in Africa isn’t just about producing more — it’s about fixing the broken systems that prevent it from getting where it’s needed most. By investing and improving transportation, we can …

This new series of reports and events delivers practical recommendations for scaling up low-carbon transport, with a focus on overcoming investment barriers and developing innovative financial …

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the expected demand for the Middle Corridor, a multimodal rail and maritime corridor linking Chinese and European markets via Central Asia and the …