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The Impact of Mega-Ships
Case-Specific Policy Analysis, Policy Insights,
30 April 2015
- Cost savings from bigger container ships are decreasing.
- The transport costs due to larger ships could be substantial.
- Supply chain risks related to mega-container ships are rising.
- Public policies need to better take account of this and act accordingly.
- Further increase of maximum container ship size would raise ransport costs.
Drivers of Logistics Performance: A Case Study of Turkey
Corporate Partnership Board Report, Policy Insights,
30 April 2015
- Policy actions creating the highest improvement in the logistics performance vary for different income levels.
- Reducing the variability of customs clearance time is an important element for improving the efficiency of border crossing procedures.
- Capacity management plays a vital role in infrastructure efficiency.
- Intermodal transport systems, including good access to roads, terminals and seaport channels, are fundamental for a high-quality transport infrastructure.
- A successful logistics industry is essential in providing high quality logistics services.
- Resilience-improving policies and investments are necessary.
Public Transport Provision in Rural and Sparsely Populated Areas in Norway
Discussion Paper,
1 March 2015
Report on Public Transport Provision in Rural and Depopulated Areas in the United Kingdom
Discussion Paper,
1 March 2015
The Potential of Economic Incentives to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Goods Transport
Discussion Paper,
27 May 2008
Responding to Increasing Port-related Freight Volumes: Lessons from Los Angeles/Long Beach and Other US Ports and Hinterlands
Discussion Paper,
1 March 2008
The Relationship Between Seaports and the Inter-Modal Hinterland in Light of Global Supply Chains
Discussion Paper,
1 March 2008
The Impact of Hinterland Access Conditions on Rivalry between Ports
Discussion Paper,
1 February 2008