Ports, Ships & Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific Launch of the World Bank’s Regional Flagship Report Date & Time July 27, 2026 06:00 AM - 07:15 AM ET

https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/07/13/ports-ships-fuels-maritime-efficiency-safety-sustainability-in-east-asia-pacific Maritime transport is the economic lifeblood of the East Asia and Pacific region. Bustling ports and long ocean voyages knit together economies, communities, and opportunities. From the container transshipment terminals of Singapore to the lifeline harbors of Tuvalu, efficiency, sustainability, and safety are not abstract ideals; they are the arteries of growth, development, and job creation. The Infrastructure (Transport) Department of the World Bank East Asia and Pacific region prepared this regional flagship report Ports, Ships & Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific. Drawing on analyses of big data and in-depth stakeholder consultations, the report examines maritime shipping and supply chains, assesses challenges, identifies opportunities, and delivers practical advice and insights.