The Third Annual World Bank Conference on Transport Economics was held on , in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of Transforming Transportation. The conference was organized by the Transport Global Department of the World Bank. It was geared towards young researchers working on transportation issues relevant to developing countries—and is an opportunity to present and discuss ...
A new World Bank report identifies 10 ports, 20 road segments, and 20 border crossings in Africa that are crucial to addressing the continent’s food insecurity crisis. With 140 million Africans—one in five people—classified as food insecure, improving these transportation hubs could significantly reduce food waste, lower costs, and enhance food access for millions of people.
Transportation systems face growing risks from extreme heat, which can damage assets, disrupt services, and endanger users and workers. A new report —Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems: A Comprehensive Review— consolidates global evidence on heat impacts across transport classes, identifying key research gaps and lessons, particularly for developing regions.
India's transportation sector has not been able to keep pace with rising demand and is proving to be a drag on the economy.
Transportation systems face growing risks from extreme heat, which can damage assets, disrupt services, and endanger users and workers. A new report —Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation …
Developing countries are now facing the challenge of expanding transportation to support inclusive growth while transitioning to sustainable, low-carbon mobility. Financing Climate Action for …
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a US$400 million development financing agreement to enhance the performance of the logistics and transportation sectors in Egypt …
Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, is poised to transform its public transportation system to improve daily commutes, expand access to jobs and services, and generate new employment opportunities …
Developing countries are now facing the challenge of expanding transportation to support inclusive growth while transitioning to sustainable, low-carbon mobility. Financing Climate Action for Transportation in Developing Countries explores the intersection of climate finance and transport.
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a US$400 million development financing agreement to enhance the performance of the logistics and transportation sectors in Egypt and to support the shift towards low-carbon transportation along the Alexandria–the 6th of October–Greater Cairo Area (GCA) railway corridor.
Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, is poised to transform its public transportation system to improve daily commutes, expand access to jobs and services, and generate new employment opportunities across the city.
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Homeland Security Today: New Marine Transportation System Resilience Assessment Guide Encourages Unified Approach to Risk Mitigation
New Marine Transportation System Resilience Assessment Guide Encourages Unified Approach to Risk Mitigation
Logistics professionals, transportation managers and others who procure and manage transportation services now can get a free guide explaining online transportation services. NTE has published the new ...
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine: Public Transportation Guidebook for Small- and Medium-Sized Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
Times of San Diego: Supervisors OK New Transportation Guidelines for Housing Development
County supervisors voted 4-1 Wednesday to adopt a new transportation study guide that provides criteria for analyzing the transportation impacts of proposed developments in unincorporated areas — an ...
FedEx Freight details June 1 spin-off, sets stage for independent growth Leadership at FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics ...