Short Sea Shipping Study: A Report on Successful SSS Models that can Improve Ports' Efficiency and Security while Reducing Congestion, Fuel Costs, and Pollution, October 2007 The main objective of this Project has the specific aim of offsetting and lessening congestion at major hub ports which is expected to worsen substantially as larger ships call on these ports and trade doubles over the next two decade. APEC#207-TR-01.3, 142pp PDF Downloads [900kb]
World report for ITS standards - A Joint APEC-ISO Study of Progress to Develop and Deploy ITS Standards (ISO TR 28682), September 2007 This report is intended to facilitate cooperation in ITS standardization activities by sharing recent information and experience on the application and deployment of ITS standards. APEC#207-TR-01.4, 248pp PDF Downloads [3.5MB]
Electronic Transmission of the SANCRT Message - Paperless Trading Demonstration Project, 2003 The purpose of this project is to identify institutional barriers to the removal of paper requirements used by the dairy industry in international cross-border trade within APEC, provide solutions and conduct demonstration activities. Thus the project aims to achieve benefits for the international APEC trading community through greater understanding and practical use of available electronic commerce technology in the supply chain. Part 1: APEC#203-TR-01.1, ISBN 981-04-8361-9 PDF Downloads [3.28MB]
APEC Road Transport Harmonization Project (Phase 5, Stage 3), 2002 PDF Downloads [4.55MB]
Electronic Ports Manifest Project, 2002 This study sets out to identify options for electronic manifest systems and processes that satisfy both harmonised customs and port requirements. PDF Downloads [1.12MB]
Efficiency in the Facilitation of International Seaborne Trade Project, Best Practice Model Report, August 2002 The objective of the "Efficiency in the Facilitation of International Seaborne Trade Project" is to increase the efficiency of processes and procedures relating to vessel arrival, stay and departure in the South East Asian region through streamlined and simplified customs, immigration, quarantine and PSC procedures. PDF Downloads [1.69MB]
Project on Towards Mutual Recognition of Transport Professional Qualifications Stage 4 - A Framework for Recommended Practices, September 2002 Mutual recognition of the professional qualifications of transport professionals would bring benefits in allowing greater mobility of those professionals, with the attendant increase in productivity and ease of operation and human resource management for organisations operating in and between those economies. PDF Downloads [108KB]
2000
APEC Road Transport Harmonization Project (Phase 5, Stage 2), February 2000 PDF Downloads [579KB]
Congestion Points Study Phase III: Best Practices Manual and Technical Report, 1998 (Volume 1: Air Transport; Volume 2: Sea Transport) This is a best practices manual for APEC which will be the basis for measures to reduce bottlenecks in the region. Volume 1 is dedicated to the air transport and volume 2 addresses sea transport. These two volumes should be read by business and public officials concerned with improving the flow of goods, services and people in the region. APEC#97-TR-01.1, ISBN 981-00-8937-6 (set), Price: S$70/US$50 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Road Harmonization Project (Phase 4), 1998 The aims of the Project fall into two major categories. One is investigation and analysis of approval systems, including the recall systems, of APEC member economies. The other is to update comparisons of vehicles and components technical regulations up to phase 3. PDF Downloads [12.5MB]
1994
Report on Transportation Data Survey, 1994 APEC#94-TR-01.1, ISBN 981-00-5449-1, Price: S$7/US$5 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Transportation Systems and Services Survey, 1994 APEC#94-TR-01.2, ISBN 981-00-5450-5, Price: S$60/US$40 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.