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Why smarter logistics are essential for trade, growth, and jobs
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Why smarter logistics are essential for trade, growth, and jobs
Logistics are a key driver of growth and jobs. Stronger logistics are linked to higher trade volumes, which can raise incomes and fuel economic development.
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Explore TRADE FOCUS AREAS
Global Value Chains
Trade Facilitation, Logistics, and Connectivity
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INVESTING IN
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TRADE
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Context
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Strategy
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BY THE NUMBERS
: TRADE
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WB_WDI_NE_TRD_GNFS_ZS
Trade (% of GDP)
Percentage
WB_WDI_NE_IMP_GNFS_ZS
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Percentage of GDP
WB_WDI_NE_EXP_GNFS_ZS
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Percentage
WB_WDI_TM_VAL_FOOD_ZS_UN
Food imports (% of merchandise imports)
Percentage
WB_WDI_BX_GSR_CMCP_ZS
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP)
Percentage
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RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS
More Research & Publications
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REPORT
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Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0
Connecting to Compete 2025 : The New Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0 was created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve.
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REPORT
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Trade Watch
Real-time shipping data, official trade statistics for goods and services, and other sources to provide a perspective on how trade is responding to the latest economic developments.
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THE LATEST
ON TRADE
Explore key World Bank resources showcasing our work in trade, global value chains, logistics, and connectivity.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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ON TRADE
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Trade Facilitation Support Program (TFSP)
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Umbrella Facility for Trade (UF)
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CONNECT
WITH US
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Trade Matters
The latest news, publications, and events on global trade and development.
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Trade Matters Newsletter|SVC171
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Leadership
Denis Medvedev
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Global Director for Trade, Competition, and Business
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External Affairs Contact
Paul Clare
pclare@worldbankgroup.org
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MORE
ON TRADE
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Digital Trade Regulatory Readiness
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Data, analysis, and tools to assess countries’ preparedness for digital trade.
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Trade and Development Charts
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Explore data charts that cover trade's impact on development.
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RELATED
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LINKS
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Deep Trade Agreements
Subsidy Platform
Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCSI)
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