The linkage between transport and economic development is a highly contentious issue which has generated considerable debate and an abundant literature. There is a firmly-held belief among politicians that investment in transport infrastructure promotes economic development and, by extension,...

With the treatment of waste set to increase -- since the volume of waste is closely related to economic growth -- waste transport will be a major challenge in the future. This raises several issues. Should transport regulations be made more stringent and their implementation reviewed? Should the...

The aim of the International Seminar was to review the key determinants of transport demand, both inside and outside the field of traditional transport Ministry responsibilities, and to identify measures for influencing these key factors. Debate at the seminar between stakeholders in the...

Le siècle prochain verra-t-il s'accroître la part de l'initiative privée dans les décisions concernant la construction d'infrastructures de transport et leur financement ? Quelles seront les technologies qui s'imposeront sur le marché des transports ? Quels nouveaux marchés verront le jour...

Que nous apprend la comparaison des taxes et redevances françaises et allemandes ? Les transporteurs paient-ils davantage dans un pays que dans l'autre ? Si tel est le cas, quel effet cette différence a-t-elle sur la rentabilité des transports dans chacun des deux pays ? L'impact d'une hausse...