Transforming Transportation 2026:
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Powering Jobs & Growth
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Transport systems are central to powering jobs and growth. At Transforming Transportation 2026, experts will explore how smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport solutions help countries connect people to opportunities, strengthen resilience, and advance climate goals. Held March 10–11, with events throughout the week of March 9–13, the conference brings global leaders together to share practical lessons and innovations shaping the future of mobility.
OUR APPROACH TO
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SHIPPING AND PORTS
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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ON SHIPPING AND PORTS
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53M
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Along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, more than 53 million people benefited from reduced travel times and improved movement of food and goods.
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500+
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More than 500 local jobs were created during construction of Timor‑Leste’s new Tibar Bay Port, with hundreds more expected as operations expand.
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$220B
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Energy‑efficiency measures in global shipping can cut transition costs by up to $220 billion per year, reducing fuel use and lowering shipping expenses.
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Increasing Connectivity for Enhanced Food Supply Chain Resilience
Increasing Connectivity for Enhanced Food Supply Chain Resilience
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Timor-Leste’s New Port Signals Economic Expansion Ahead
Timor-Leste’s New Port Signals Economic Expansion Ahead
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Maximizing Efficiency to Minimize Shipping Costs and Emissions
Maximizing Efficiency to Minimize Shipping Costs and Emissions
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RESEARCH
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Keys to Energy-Efficient Shipping
Keys to Energy-Efficient Shipping
This report shows how scaling energy‑efficiency measures can dramatically cut shipping emissions, reduce fuel costs, and strengthen the sector’s long‑term resilience.
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The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: Trends and lessons learned
The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: Trends and lessons learned
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Port Reform Toolkit
Port Reform Toolkit
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Creating a Green Marine Fuel Market in South Africa
Creating a Green Marine Fuel Market in South Africa
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MORE ON
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SHIPPING AND PORTS
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The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Port Reform and Investments
The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Port Reform and Investments
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Winds, Waters, and Watts: How Colombia’s Ports Can Fuel a Green Hydrogen Economy
Winds, Waters, and Watts: How Colombia’s Ports Can Fuel a Green Hydrogen Economy
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Port Performance Varies Across the Globe Amid Continuing Shocks
Port Performance Varies Across the Globe Amid Continuing Shocks
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