Logistics Development in ASEAN : Complex Challenges Ahead /

Growing urbanization, increasing trade and investment due to integration, and emerging new business models like e-commerce are accelerating the demand for efficient logistics in each ASEAN country. The logistics sector is inherently complex due to its scope, ranging from physical infrastructure cove...

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Main Authors: Tham, Siew Yean (Author), Basu Das, Sanchita (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : ISEAS Publishing, 2018
Series:Trends in Southeast Asia ; 2018, no. 1.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Growing urbanization, increasing trade and investment due to integration, and emerging new business models like e-commerce are accelerating the demand for efficient logistics in each ASEAN country. The logistics sector is inherently complex due to its scope, ranging from physical infrastructure covering four modes of transport, customs, and services. Each of these sub-sectors is regulated by different government agencies, leading to complex challenges in each country{u2019}s logistics sector. Policymaking has a tendency to be done piecemeal rather than integratively, while a more or less fragmented governance structure impedes implementation. ASEAN liberalization commitments focusses on raising the cap on foreign equity, while regulatory reform remains untouched. Also, flexibility offered in these commitments allows for non-compliance. Going forward, developing seamless logistics requires ASEAN countries to first overcome their domestic challenges. Each country needs to develop comprehensive plans, and effective implementation of these is essential. Liberalization commitments should complement domestic reforms in each country.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9789814818087
9814818089
ISSN:0219-3213 ;
Finding Aid:Available in electronic full text to members of the University via the Library web catalogue.
Language:In English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 30. Apr 2019).