China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Challenges for Transport Sector

Abstract

This article discusses the Pakistan China economic corridor transportation problems in the region. Pakistan not only offers the shortest trade route, but also the most economical and strategic connection between resourcerich and energy-poor regions. In a changed political and strategic geographical environment, opportunities arise on our doorstep. The transport trade of both our neighbors and distant neighbors will increase significantly. However, the current Pakistani transportation system is insufficient to meet the demand of the local and international transportation trade. The current Pakistani transport system barely meets the current transport demand of the national, regional and, international transport trade, mainly from the ports of Karachi. Hence, it is necessary to study the efficiency of the Pakistani transport system in order to resolve problems of transport trade across geographical borders efficiently. This paper also recommends some solutions of the problems.