This paper provides evidence for the strength of the comprehensive analysis as an analytical tool to help the decision makers to improve their investment and operational strategies for river transportation projects. To do so, a River Cargo Transportation Company (RCTC) in Brazil was introduced...

Trade facilitation policies intend to simplify administrative processes and accelerate the handling of shipments across borders. Recent research shows that these policies have substantial effects on trade flows. In this chapter, we discuss what the existing evidence for trade implies for the...