various proxies, including indices based on expert judgment in some cases. This paper focuses on logistics friction and draws … on a data set recently compiled by the World Bank with specific quantitative metrics of logistics performance in terms of … time, cost, and variability in time. It finds that the new variables that relate directly to logistics performance have a …

communication technology and modern business logistics have created unprecedented business opportunities for the trade and transport … liberalization of trade in goods and services, containerization, new integrated transport networks, advances in information …'s request, this study assesses Uruguay's potential as a logistics hub and as a regional distribution center. The competitiveness …

Transport and logistics services in Myanmar have been substantially hit by the impacts of the February 2021 coup and … inland transport services. Transportation and logistics services are expected to be severely impacted by continuing high fuel … the surge in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Logistics companies have been affected by rising fuel prices …

international seaports is done by truck. Rail service is almost nonexistent and air transport serves less than one percent of the …

The objective of this policy note is: (i) assessing the current situation of the transport and logistics sector in …: (1) a diagnosis of transport and logistics; (2) opportunities and strategic priorities for the future; and (3) a … suggested action plan. This policy note deals with transport and logistics and provides key input to the Djibouti New Growth …

Information and communication technology (ICT) tools can have a catalytic effect in advancing both educational access … current status and trends in the practice of educational technology (EdTech) and the use of ICT in improving the educational …

This report highlights deficiencies and indicates priorities for a prospective national transport strategy and action … plan for further consideration by key stakeholders. The overall objective should be the development of a transport system … strong transport system contributes to economic growth by reducing the economic distance to markets by expanding …

logistics sector in Greece and to develop policy recommendations. The World Bank is carrying out the project at the request of … the Greek Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport, and Networks (currently split into the … Ministry of Development and Competitiveness and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks). The report is part of …