Trade Facilitation

The one-stop system streamlines trade formalities, enhances transparency and efficiency, boosting the country’s efforts to be a key transit hub for Central Asia and beyond.

Africa bears the brunt of the Red Sea shipping crisis, but makes strides in port and vessel performance, trade facilitation and the clean energy transition.

Investment in port infrastructure, capacity-building and climate resilience is necessary to tackle challenges linked to supply chain disruptions and maritime connectivity.

Global maritime disruptions have implications for Asian economies. But the continent solidifies its leading position in shipping connectivity, boosting trade and powering growth.

The latest Review of Maritime transport urges action to strengthen infrastructure and operations, promote low-carbon shipping and combat growing concerns over fraudulent ship registrations.

The tool from UN Trade and Development helps nearly 30 countries better monitor, coordinate and fast-track actions to reduce the time and cost of trade.

First-ever data shows trade cost by country, commodity and mode of transport, offering crucial insights into global import and export expenses.

Efforts to decarbonize global shipping while promoting investments and digital solutions will be key to enhancing supply chain resilience for small island developing states.

ASYCUDAWorld, a flagship software backed by UN Trade and Development, introduces cutting-edge capabilities to help improve customs management across more than 100 economies.

Set for 21 to 24 May, the forum will help forge more sustainable and resilient global production and distribution networks facing unprecedented challenges.