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    Trade and Maritime Transport Trends in the Pacific
    Trade and Maritime Transport Trends in the Pacific
    Trade and Maritime Transport Trends in the Pacific
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    Trade and Maritime Transport Trends in the Pacific

    By Asian Development Bank

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    This study seeks to help fill knowledge gaps on maritime trade in the Pacific. It examines trade flows in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, and Vanuatu. The study looks at shared constraints, such as the effects of climate change and exposure to external shocks, and identifies synergistic and regional approaches to address them. It aims to inform long-term planning for trade facilitation across the region by identifying key questions for governments and development partners to consider. It also addresses core questions including how trade flows in the region are changing, how growth will impact seaport operations and shipping services, and how trade efficiency can be improved.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAsian Development Bank
    Release dateNov 1, 2020
    ISBN9789292624316
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      Trade and Maritime Transport Trends in the Pacific - Asian Development Bank

      TRADE AND MARITIME TRANSPORT TRENDS IN THE PACIFIC

      NOVEMBER 2020

      Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO)

      © 2020 Asian Development Bank

      6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines

      Tel +63 2 8632 4444; Fax +63 2 8636 2444

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      Some rights reserved. Published in 2020.

      ISBN 978-92-9262-430-9 (print); 978-92-9262-431-6 (electronic); 978-92-9262-432-3 (ebook)

      Publication Stock No. TCS200294-2

      DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/TCS200294-2

      The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent.

      ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ADB in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.

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      This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/. By using the content of this publication, you agree to be bound by the terms of this license. For attribution, translations, adaptations, and permissions, please read the provisions and terms of use at https://www.adb.org/terms-use#openaccess.

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      In this publication, $ refers to United States dollars.

      Cover design by Edith Creus.

      On the cover: The Interisland Shipping Support Project will finance a new interisland shipping terminal in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, with improved berthing facilities, along with new and upgraded jetties on five outer islands (left); Apia Harbour in Samoa (right). Photos by ADB.

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      Foreword

      The Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) rely heavily on imports to meet demand for basic goods. Key imports move primarily by maritime transport and include food, fuel, medicine, and productive resources like commercial machinery and appliances. Conversely, the export baskets of the Pacific DMCs are typically small in value and consist of a limited range of goods—often resulting in negative trade balances.

      Improving trade facilitation, by upgrading seaport infrastructure and trade practices, can reduce the cost of goods and services, and improve the quality of life for communities across the Pacific. Accordingly, ADB is implementing a pipeline of projects and technical assistance to help the Pacific DMCs improve transport connectivity and overcome barriers to efficient trade. Understanding trade profiles and obstacles to efficiency is an essential first step for designing effective support to address barriers to trade.

      This study seeks to fill knowledge gaps surrounding maritime trade in the region. It reviews current and projected trade patterns

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