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The Maritime Sector: Driving Jobs and Development
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The Maritime Sector: Driving Jobs and Development
Learn how ports and the maritime sector create jobs, boost economic growth, and connect countries to regional and global markets.
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Electric Mobility in Developing Countries: Cost Benefit Analysis and Policy Guidance
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Electric Mobility in Developing Countries: Cost Benefit Analysis and Policy Guidance
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The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Port Reform and Investments
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TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION 2026: Powering Jobs and Growth
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Explore TRANSPORT FOCUS AREAS
Air Transport
Gender & Transport
Road Safety
Shipping and Ports
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INVESTING
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IN TRANSPORT
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Context
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Strategy
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Results
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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ON TRANSPORT
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1,200 km
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of new dedicated freight tracks were constructed in India between 2011 and 2024, cutting logistics costs by as much as $58 million.
65 million people
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gained access to safer roads between mid‑2018 and mid‑2023 through World Bank–financed projects.
20 million people
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benefited from 12 World Bank–supported metro and BRT projects completed since 2012 in cities such as Bogotá, Dakar, and São Paulo, reducing congestion, cutting travel times, and improving access to jobs and essential services.
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Transforming Logistics: The Power of Rail Investment
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A Decade of Saving Lives Through Road Safety Investments
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Promoting Livable Cities by Investing in Urban Mobility
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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Keys to Energy-Efficient Shipping
This 2025 World Bank report analyzes how technical and operational upgrades can cut global shipping emissions by ~40% by 2030, unlocking $220 B in annual savings and improving resilience.
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She Drives Change: A Toolkit for Redefining Opportunities for Women in Transport
She Drives Change: A Toolkit for Redefining Opportunities for Women in Transport
This World Bank toolkit offers practical guidance to help transport agencies close gender gaps in mobility, jobs, and entrepreneurship across sectors from urban transport to aviation and maritime.
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THE LATEST
ON TRANSPORT
Discover how the World Bank helps countries build safe, green, and inclusive transport systems that connect people to jobs and opportunities.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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E-Mobility
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Rural Roads
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Topic Expert
Bertrand Heysch de la Borde
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Global Director, Transport and Logistics
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Transport Contact
Erin Scronce
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MORE
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New Roads Boost Jobs, Connectivity, and Growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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A World Bank and European Investment Bank road project in Bosnia and Herzegovina boosts connectivity and supports local communities.
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Maximizing Efficiency to Minimize Shipping Costs and Emissions
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Energy‑efficient shipping can cut emissions by up to 40% and lower costs, offering major benefits for global trade and port communities.
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ACROSS REGIONS:
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TRANSPORT
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Europe and Central Asia
The Middle Trade and Transport Corridor: Policies and Investments to Triple Freight Volumes and Halve Travel Time by 2030
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East Asia and Pacific
Building Beyond Tomorrow: Adapting to a New Climate Reality in the Pacific
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Improving Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa
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RELATED
LINKS
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Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport (GFDT)
Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All)
Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF)
Africa Transport Policy Program
Public – Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF)
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