Asia-Pacific Transportation Infrastructure: Linking Food Sources to Urban Centers
This article discusses how transportation will bring food to the increasingly populated urban areas in the Asia-Pacific region. It notes that urban based food supply is concentrated, while the food supply is more widely dispersed. Many fast growing cities are located along the coasts of the Asia-Pacific region. These urban areas can take advantage of the low costs of ocean transportation. Domestic producers who wish to export also benefit by water transportation. The article notes that transportation infrastructure affects the economy. The transportation infrastructure within a country facilitates competition in food products and services, promoting more efficient resource allocation and lower food costs. Though investing in infrastructure is important, it is also crucial to have an efficient domestic supply chain. The article touches on the major modes of transportation, including highway, water, railroad and air transportation.
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Authors:
- Coyle, William T
- Publication Date: 2005-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Figures; Maps; Photos;
- Pagination: pp 12-19
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Serial:
- Amber Waves
- Volume: 3
- Issue Number: 4
- Publisher: Department of Agriculture
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air cargo; Air transportation; Cities; Coasts; Competition; Costs; Economic benefits; Exports; Food; Highways; Infrastructure; Investments; Logistics; Ocean shipping; Physical distribution; Ports; Railroads; Resource allocation; Supply chain management; Trucking; Urban areas; Water transportation
- Geographic Terms: East Asia
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Economics; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Society; Terminals and Facilities; I10: Economics and Administration;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01019057
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 27 2006 8:54AM