Transport Logistics

ABSTRACT

ITRD N° E113826

With the increasing globalisation of economic activity and rapid development of Information and

Communication Technology, businesses are seeking to develop and organise strategic, efficient and

world-wide networks. These networks, which are often referred to as global logistics focus on

integrating product sourcing, production and distribution.

In order to promote such global logistic networks, which are also compatible with sustainability

objectives, governments need to develop and implement cohesive transport policies both individually

and collectively. Hence, collaborative studies are needed to exchange approaches and experiences

across regions. Three task forces, which have produced reports representing the Asian-Pacific,

European and North American regions have sought to identify problems and suggest solutions in their

respective regions.

This report aims to identify and incorporate issues common to all three regions and develop

policy options to facilitate the development of global logistics systems on a co-operative basis.

Fields

Economics and administration, traffic and transport planning.

Field codes

10, 72.

Keywords

Demand (econ), economics, education, efficiency, financing, freight

transport, government (national), harmonisation, integration

(transport), intelligent transport system, intermodal transport

(freight), international, logistics, policy, sustainability, transport

operator.

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