Maritime Transport Can Drive Jobs and Economic Growth in East Asia and Pacific

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/07/27/maritime-transport-can-drive-jobs-and-economic-growth-in-east-asia-and-the-pacific?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM286533 WASHINGTON, July 27, 2026 – A new World Bank report released today highlights the critical role of the maritime sector in driving economic growth and employment across East Asia and Pacific (EAP), and calls for urgent action to improve efficiency, strengthen safety, and support energy security.