World Bank (2026). Report: Ports, Ships, and Fuels: Maritime Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability in East Asia and Pacific

Ports, Ships, and Fuels is the World Bank Group’s East Asia and Pacific regional report on the maritime sector. It takes a system‑wide view, examining ports, ships, and fuels together, illustrating how decisions in one part of the system increasingly shape outcomes across the entire maritime value chain.

The report focuses on three priorities—efficiency, safety, and sustainability—at a time when port traffic is growing, fleet renewals are under consideration, and new fuels enter the market. By bringing these elements together and discussing the linkages between them, the report helps policymakers and industry leaders identify priorities, understand trade-offs, and make informed decisions as major investments reshape maritime transport and its role in jobs and growth across East Asia and Pacific.