Transport Logistics

training and qualification systems are needed to respond to these developments. Human

resource development in support of the freight industry should be considered both a public

and a private sector responsibility. Since the level of skills differs across countries,

developing countries may need assistance in establishing training courses.

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In order to achieve efficient global logistics systems, extensive co-operation and

collaboration among private corporations, governments and international organisations is

essential. Governments need to prepare for the framework for the development of advanced

global logistics systems, where important cross-border issues such as custom clearance

processes, deregulation and development and maintenance of intermodal systems should be

addressed. Therefore, governments are advised to co-operate and integrate their policies at a

global level by, for example, harmonising regulations, streamlining ICT-based operations in

custom clearance systems, standardising new technologies in order to promote seamless

operations, compatible training and qualification systems and promoting extensive

information exchange among all affected stakeholders.

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Since many technologies, especially those encompassed under Intelligent Transport Systems

(ITS), are still in the research phase, R&D efforts are crucial for the development of

advanced logistics systems. However, due to the uncertainty of its short-term profitability,

R&D in the private sector needs support. Therefore, governments need to not only foster

R&D efforts in the private sector, but, in order to maximise the opportunities of

technological progress, also facilitate the demonstration of technological solutions and seek

productivity benefits from diffusion of information.

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