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<p>The quality of transport infrastructure and the efficiency of logistics services enhance economic development. This study measures the effects of transport-freight common modals and logistics performance on the exports of goods in 29 developing economies based on micro fixed-effects panel data for the period 2012–2018. The endogenous model proved a positive relationship with countries’ outward orientation, highlighting the importance of transport infrastructure and logistics resources. The results revealed that the quality of roads and ports contribute significantly to higher exports in developing economies. However, the quality of airport infrastructure and logistics show a harmful effect. Notably, the logistics services level is a detrimental factor impacting the export of goods in developing economies. These results may adversely impact the potential contributions of other transport assets based on intermodal transport functionality and global market participation. Therefore, governments should prioritize formulating innovative policies and integration strategies with the private sector to improve the performance of logistics providers and fully utilize current transportation assets, particularly airports. These plans will facilitate higher exports, yield better development, and improve economic competitiveness while expanding export product diversification opportunities.</p>
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The quality of transport infrastructure and the efficiency of logistics services enhance economic development. This study measures the effects of transport-freight common modals and logistics performance on the exports of goods in 29 developing economies based on micro fixed-effects panel data for the period 2012–2018. The endogenous model proved a positive relationship with countries’ outward orientation, highlighting the importance of transport infrastructure and logistics resources. The results revealed that the quality of roads and ports contribute significantly to higher exports in developing economies. However, the quality of airport infrastructure and logistics show a harmful effect. Notably, the logistics services level is a detrimental factor impacting the export of goods in developing economies. These results may adversely impact the potential contributions of other transport assets based on intermodal transport functionality and global market participation. Therefore, governments should prioritize formulating innovative policies and integration strategies with the private sector to improve the performance of logistics providers and fully utilize current transportation assets, particularly airports. These plans will facilitate higher exports, yield better development, and improve economic competitiveness while expanding export product diversification opportunities.

Transport Infrastructure Quality and Logistics Performance in Exports

Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Business, Tourism and Entrepreneurship Division

ECONOMICS

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The quality of transport infrastructure and the efficiency of logistics services enhance economic development. This study measures the effects of...

Transport Infrastructure Quality and Logistics Performance in Exports

Published Online: Jun 04, 2021

Page range: 107 - 124

Received: Feb 26, 2021

Accepted: Mar 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eoik-2021-0008

Keywords
Developing Economies, Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure Quality, Exports of Goods, Economic Development

© 2021 Cynthia Sénquiz-Díaz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Transport Infrastructure Quality and Logistics Performance in Exports

Published Online: Jun 04, 2021

Page range: 107 - 124

Received: Feb 26, 2021

Accepted: Mar 18, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eoik-2021-0008

KeywordsDeveloping Economies, Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure Quality, Exports of Goods, Economic Development

© 2021 Cynthia Sénquiz-Díaz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Developing Economies, Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure Quality, Exports of Goods, Economic Development