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INVESTING
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WB_WDI_TM_VAL_TRAN_ZS_WT
Transport services (% of commercial service imports)
Persons per kilometer
WB_WDI_SH_STA_TRAF_P5
Mortality caused by road traffic injury (per 100,000 population)
Per 100 000 persons
WB_WDI_IS_SHP_GOOD_TU
Container port traffic (TEU: 20 foot equivalent units)
Percentage
WB_WDI_IS_AIR_GOOD_MT_K1
Air transport, freight (million ton-km)
Tonne-Kilometer
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Railways, goods transported (million ton-km)
Tonne-Kilometer
RESULTS & IMPACT
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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 & PUBLICATIONS
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REPORT
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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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Publication
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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Transport Contact
Erin Scronce
escronce@worldbank.org
MORE ON TRANSPORT
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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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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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