International Trade and Transportation Infrastructure Development: Experiences in North America and the European Union

According to the World Trade Organization, world merchandise trade grew 30 percent between 2009 and 2016. The European Union is the largest trading block with 33 percent of the total merchandise trade by value while North America contributes to 16 percent. The two commercial blocks together trade one half of the total world merchandise. The impact of this trade on transportation planning and infrastructure development is immense and ever evolving. International Trade and Transportation Infrastructure Development: Experiences in North America and the European Union examines the impact of trade agreements, such as the North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union Customs Union, and their relationship to transportation systems and infrastructure in member countries. International Trade and Transportation Infrastructure Development: Experiences in North America and the European Union analyzes historical trade by mode, evaluating modal shifts due to trade policy and disputes, and their implications for all involved nations. The book examines both supply and demand forces, reviewing transportation processes, and the stakeholders involved. Capacity development, funding mechanisms, and operational characteristics of each mode are detailed in relationship to the policies that guide them. International Trade and Transportation Infrastructure Development also studies the social and environmental implications of international trade. Recent trends, and future potential regulatory changes are also discussed, with relation to upcoming infrastructure plans, project funding, and operations. Analyzes how international trade policy impacts transportation systems, supply chains, and regional economic and social developmentDescribes international trade processes, and their evolution, outlining sources of friction and possible means for addressing these issuesIdentifies impacts of recent trends, such as near-shoring, and their effect on transportation and infrastructureExamines national security policies and their implications for cross-border trade operations INDICE: Part I 1. Trade and Transportation Relationship Part II 2. Trade Evolution in North America 3. U.S./Mexico and U.S./Canada Trade Demand 4. Transportation Infrastructure in North America (Transportation Supply) Part III 5. Trade and Transportation Evolution in the European Union 6. Trade Demand in the EU 7. Transportation corridor infrastructure planning and funding in the European Union Part IV 8. Future Outlook

• ISBN: 978-0-12-815741-1
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 304
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés