OREANDA-NEWS. The Asian Journal – the journal of the Asian Institute on Transport Development (AITD) – devotes its new edition to road transport and transit facilitation.

Referring to the high cost of transport in South Asia which tends to range from 13-14 percent of the commodity value, the two articles, written by UNECE experts, outline how The TIR and Harmonization Conventions would facilitate road transport and transit, making trade in South Asia faster and less expensive.

“The TIR Convention and Benefits of Seamless Movement of Vehicles in the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) Sub-Region“ by Ariadne Abel, highlights the importance of TIR in South Asia, particularly against the background of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) finalising protocols for implementing the Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) signed in 2015.