RESEARCH ARTICLE


Strategic Development of ASEAN Logistics Infrastructure



Palapan Kampan*
National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, Thailand


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* Address correspondence to this author at the National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, Thailand; Tel: +9660543784486; E-mail: Palapan2000@yahoo.com


Abstract

Introduction:

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently launched its ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which could potentially revolutionize the economic output in the region through free movement of goods, people, and capital across borders. At this stage, several trade barriers still exist which limit successes in AEC.

Literature Review:

This article assesses strategic opportunities, weaknesses, and threats to trade in the region, with a particular focus on logistics infrastructure. A review and analysis of the quality of land, air, and sea transportation networks is provided.

Recommendations and Conclusion:

Recommendations are made pertaining to customs and investment policies, security, safety, and infrastructure development. AEC is found capable of achieving its goals given that trade participants have adequate means by which they can deliver their goods.

Keywords: ASEAN, AEC, Infrastructure, Free trade, Logistics, Transportation, Security economics.