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Road Congestion * UAE / Dubai - Region faces increase in
The proliferation of trucks on regional roads is causing congestion and structural damage
Dubai,UAE -The Arabian Supply Chain, by Robeel Haq -Sep 23, 2009: ... Transportation companies in the Middle East will benefit from 8% growth in road freight volumes a year, according to research from Booz and Company... The research firm has published its latest report – MENA Road Freight Challenges – which forecasts a continued period of growth for the sector. However, to capitalise on the situation, local governments will need to overcome a limited amount of trade regulations in countries throughout the region... Although a growing amount of cargo is being transported by road in the Middle East, a lack of regulations has been blamed for increased traffic congestion and decreased safety levels, in addition to infrastructure damage from overweight trucks... The report has therefore recommended a comprehensive system of oversight to ensure the region has suitable infrastructure in place without compromising on safety or efficiency... To address these issues, Booz and Company has outlined the need for a comprehensive strategy that addresses four critical areas - inefficient governance structures, poor regulations, inadequate infrastructure and limited use of technology... (Photo: The proliferation of trucks on regional roads is causing congestion and structural damage)Labels: roads congestion
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