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The Transport sector at the World Bank works to develop a global vision, clear actions and goals for Sustainable Mobility

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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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The @WorldBank Group is proud to celebrate #WorldBicycleDay 2024! Bicycles 🚲 are not only a means of transport but also a tool for social change, improving access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Carbon emissions from #transport have more than doubled since 1970 and, under business as usual, are expected to double again between now and 2070.
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World Bank Transport
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Like many Pacific nations, #Samoa is vulnerable to #climatechange & natural disasters. Through a @WorldBank program, upgraded seawalls are driving renewed confidence along one of the country’s busiest #roads . Watch this video: #transport
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@MariselaPdLV
Marisela PoncedeLeón
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Together sharing successes and challenges on #RoadSafety from over 27cities and 15countries 🌎🌍 thanks to the support of @BloombergDotOrg “Integrar, conectar y humanizar” - @PasseriniOk
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@DavidDjward
David Ward
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As former chair of Global Road Safety Facility delighted to see new business plan & dedicated unit @WBG_Transport . Team led by Said Dahdah well placed to make great contribution scaling up road injury prevention #50by30 :
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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What are the top-performing container ports in 2023? 1⃣China’s Yangshan Port 2⃣Oman’s Port of Salalah 3⃣Cartagena's Port in Colombia 4⃣Tanger-Mediterranean Port of Morocco 5⃣Tanjung Pelepas Port in Malaysia More in latest Container Port Performance Index:
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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🧳Free movement of people and goods 🏭Improved economies of scale 📈Accelerated economic and social development These are some of the benefits of #RegionalIntegration .👉🏿 #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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During emergencies and in difficult terrain, can #drones provide a solution for strengthening #healthservicedelivery in 🇹🇱 & boosting the speed of service delivery? Read more: #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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JUST RELEASED: New global Container Port Performance Index for 2023. Learn about the trends impacting global port performance and how investing in resilience, new technology, and green infrastructure can ensure the shipping industry's sustainability.
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Over the past decade, the @WorldBank has supported countries in improving #roadsafety . An estimated 65 million people were provided with access to safer #roads between mid-2018 and mid-2023 through World Bank-financed projects. Read more: #transport
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@IFC_ECA
IFC Europe and Central Asia
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Danube river trade gets a boost. @IFC_org is partnering with the Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company to finance the renovation and modernization of its river cargo fleet. Expected impact? ➡️Enhance resilience ➡️Boost trade via the Danube River ➡️Improve fleet energy efficiency
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@agarmora
Alfonso García Mora
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I'm glad to share that @IFC_org will work with the Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company to finance its river cargo fleet renovation and modernization program. This initiative will build resilience and enable increased trade flows via the  #DanubeRiver .
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@ManuelaFerro_WB
Manuela V. Ferro
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Welcomed @ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn to the @WorldBank HQ. We discussed regional energy trade, carbon markets, transport connectivity, digitalization, and health.
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Benefits of multimodal transport: 👉 Relieves congestion 👉 Decreases transit time 👉 Reduces logistics costs 👉 Lowers emissions Join our panelists and @CSEP_Org on June 13, 8 am ET to discuss ways to strengthen multimodal connectivity in #SouthAsia
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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The high-speed #rail networks of #Germany , #France , #Italy , & #Spain are considered among the best. These networks rank high globally in safety, service, & speed, while producing much lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than cars or air travel.
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Container ports are crucial for economic growth & efficient supply chains. The latest insights in @WorldBank & @SPGMarketIntel Container Port Performance Index for 2023 highlight the factors affecting port efficiency & pinpoint areas for improvement. More:
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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How do you build essential public infrastructure - like bridges 🌉, roads 🛣️ and ports🚢 - when you know it will face increasingly severe cyclones and floods in the years ahead?🌀 See how a new approach is changing lives in Samoa 🇼🇸 & Tonga 🇹🇴: #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Join us on June 13, 8 am ET to learn more about ways to strengthen cross-border multimodal transport in #SouthAsia . Details here: @CSEP_Org @_RiyaSinha @DP_World @ashish_gajurel @Cfruman @laveeshbhandari
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Rising sea levels, storm surges, and extreme heat increasingly threaten #bridges & #roads . These climate-induced events leave governments with the challenge of creating investment strategies prioritizing 💪🌍 climate resilience & 🚘 reducing #emissions .
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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What are the #occupationalsafety and health, violence, and harassment risks for women & men in the workplace? We've partnered with The @EBRD to develop a free e-learning course. Join here: #gender #humanresources #hr #wellbeing
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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🆕Container Port Performance Index is out ‼️ 🚢China’s Yangshan Port earned the top spot for the 2nd consecutive year 🌏East & Southeast Asian ports dominate the rankings, with 13 in the top 20 🇹🇿Dar es Salaam port reduced ship arrival times by 57% More:
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