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Shipping and Ports
Transport

Shipping and Ports

Maritime transport moves over 80% of global goods and is essential for trade, jobs, and economic growth. As climate change threatens ports and supply chains, countries need cleaner ships, resilient infrastructure, and smarter digital systems. The World Bank supports sustainable, low‑carbon, and efficient maritime solutions to help economies thrive, strengthen resilience, and reduce emissions.
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OUR APPROACH TO
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SHIPPING AND PORTS
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Strategy
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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ON SHIPPING AND PORTS
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More Results
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/all?displayconttype_exact=Results&lang_exact=English&qterm=shipping
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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80%
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Ports move around 80% of global trade by volume, making them central to competitiveness, job creation, and economic integration.
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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
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2024/04/11/increasing-connectivity-for-enhanced-food-supply-chain-resilience
Increasing Connectivity for Enhanced Food Supply Chain Resilience
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The Maritime Sector: Driving Jobs and Development
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The Maritime Sector: Driving Jobs and Development
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Maximizing Efficiency to Minimize Shipping Costs and Emissions
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Maximizing Efficiency to Minimize Shipping Costs and Emissions
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RESEARCH
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& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=shipping%20and%20ports
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REPORT
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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.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/784beaaa-f4a3-4307-b1d1-ba3dda7cf471
Read Full Report
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The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: Trends and lessons learned
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The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: Trends and lessons learned
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Port Reform Toolkit
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Port Reform Toolkit
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Creating a Green Marine Fuel Market in South Africa
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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
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/transport/public-and-private-sector-in-port-reform-and-investments
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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
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Winds, Waters, and Watts: How Colombia’s Ports Can Fuel a Green Hydrogen Economy
See all Reports
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Port Performance Varies Across the Globe Amid Continuing Shocks
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/22/port-performance-varies-across-the-globe-amid-continuing-shocks
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Port Performance Varies Across the Globe Amid Continuing Shocks
See all News
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Transport

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