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Asia-Pacific Publications Catalogue 2011

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Monograph Series on Facilitation of International Road Transport in Asia and the Pacific

Author(s): Transport Division (TD)

Economic Sector(s): (1) Transport policies and planning; (2) Road transport

ESCAP Reference No.: ST/ESCAP/2607

Division/Office: Transport

Published Date: 2011

Country: {Non-country Specific Publication}

Hard Copy Price: Free

This publication provides comprehensive information on the overall development of international road transport in the region, information on the key issues in the facilitation of such transport, and recommended regional strategies for the removal of barriers impeding the development of international road transport. Chapter II outlines the definitions on the terms popularly used in connection with facilitation of international road transport and the key elements affecting the smooth flow and efficiency of international road transport. Chapter III introduces major legal instruments related to facilitation and provides analysis from a regional perspective, including international conventions, subregional agreements and bilateral agreements. Chapter IV summarizes the regional situation of key issues in international road transport and analyzes problems and possible solutions, such as traffic rights and permits, visas for drivers and the temporary importation of vehicles. Chapter V outlines the existing important approaches used for facilitation and key issues in their implementation. From the information and analysis of the above-mentioned Chapters, Chapter VI presents a regional strategic framework on facilitation of international road transport, as the most important conclusion and recommendation from this publication.

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I.	BACKGROUND

II.	DEFINITIONS ON INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT AND KEY ELEMENTS FOR SMOOTH AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT

III.	LEGAL INSTRUMENTS RELATED TO FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT
	A.	International Conventions
	B.	Subregional Agreements
	C.	Bilateral Agreements

IV.	KEY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT
	A.	International Road Transport Permit
	B.	Visas for Professional Drivers and Crew
	C.	Temporary Importation of Vehicles
	D.	Insurance of Vehicles
	E.	Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
	F.	Mutual Recognition of Vehicle Registration and Inspection Certificates

V.	IMPORTANT APPROACHES FOR FACILITATION
	A.	Application of New Technologies for Transport Facilitation
	B.	Professional Training of Managers and Drivers for International Road Transport
	C.	National Coordination for Transport Facilitation
	D.	Joint Controls at Border Crossings
	E.	Economic Development at Border Crossings
	F.	Facilitation Tools

VI.	CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
	A.	Strategies for Fundamental Elements for International Road Transport
	B.	Strategies for Key Modalities for Facilitation of International Road Transport

ANNEXES

I.	Definitions relating to international road transport used in multilateral treaties
II.	Status of accession of ESCAP regional members to the international Conventions listed in Commission resolution 48/11, as of 15 August 2011
III.	Brief introduction to conventions related to road transport facilitation
IV.	Main elements and analysis of bilateral agreements on international road transport in the ESCAP region
V.	Recommended model bilateral agreement on road transport between the European Conference of Ministers of Transport member countries
VI.	GMS road transport permit
VII.	Model annual ECMT license
VIII.	BSEC model transit permit
IX.	International vehicle weight certificate

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