Trade Facilitation

Written by Arántzazu Sánchez Belastegui and Roxana Cortina Mendoza, Article No. 127 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°104 - Fourth Quarter 2024]

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 disruptions are straining supply chains, driving up costs, and reshaping global trade patterns, with vulnerable economies hit hardest.

Disruptions in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have driven up shipping costs, sending shockwaves through the global economy.

Written by Arántzazu Sánchez Belastegui, Article No. 124 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°103 - Third Quarter 2024]

Written by Mena Hassan and Tarig Ahmed, Article No. 123 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°103 - Third Quarter 2024]