October 2010 - In today’s global trading environment, supply chains intertwine seamlessly through countries and regions and trading has essentially become a 24/7 business.

Having an inefficient and inadequate transportation, logistics and trade-related infrastructure and services can severely impede a country’s ability to compete on a global scale.  In particular, developing countries and especially those that are landlocked, face considerable challenges when it comes to tackling trade facilitation issues. Recognizing this, the World Bank’s trade facilitation experts have developed a range of toolkits, data tools and publications in 2010 that will help developing countries improve their trade facilitation efforts. Read More >> 

Oct 4, 2010 Launch of "The Cost of Being Landlocked"

Trade Facilitation Facility
In April 2009 the World Bank Group launched the TFF, a multi-donor trust fund that assists developing countries in improving their trade facilitation systems. More >>