Ask the Author: Enhancing Freight Connectivity in Southeast Asia

In this 30-minute online presentation and question-and-answer session, author Nick Caros presents the findings of the latest ITF report, "Enhancing the Connectivity, Sustainability, and Resilience of Regional Freight Transport in Southeast Asia".

This project assesses large-scale regional freight transport infrastructure projects and policy pathways for Southeast Asia, their capacity to improve connectivity, and their environmental and resilience benefits. The study covers ten countries in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

The ITF’s global freight transport model predicts that demand for freight transport will more than double in Southeast Asia by 2050, placing considerable strain on infrastructure and service quality while contributing to rising carbon emissions. This project finds that policy measures and infrastructure investments focused on connectivity, decarbonisation and resilience complement one another, producing a regional freight transport system that is more competitive, efficient, environmentally-friendly and adaptable to disruptions. Specific policy and investment recommendations for the region and the focus countries are provided.

Get the report: https://lnkd.in/es_TKKnb