The role of transit in the economy of Latvia

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

Transit is an important issue in the history of world economy, including the economy of Latvia. Transit makes a significant contribution to the budget of many transit countries, one of which is the Republic of Latvia. These countries do not have significant natural resources and prefer to focus on logistics and infrastructure in order to facilitate the transit process. This article focuses on the role of transit in the economy of Latvia, whose unique geographical position makes the country an effective transport corridor (bridge) in both the west-east and north-south directions. The article presents the results of an opinion poll conducted at Latvian transit enterprises regarding their future development and offers an overview of the main seaports and the Rīga international airport. The author examines the issue of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization and its impact on the Latvian transit, the prolongation of EU sanctions against Belarus, and the use of Latvian transport infrastructure for handling the non-military cargo traffic to/from Afghanistan. In conclusion, a forecast of possible transit development in Latvia is provided.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Роль транзита в экономике Латвии
• ISSN: 2079-8555
• Extent: Seite(n): 106-112
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Baltic Region(2)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Wirtschaft ; Volkswirtschaftstheorie ; Güterverkehr ; öffentlicher Haushalt ; Russland ; Wirkung ; geographische Faktoren ; Infrastruktur ; Weißrussland ; EU ; politische Sanktion ; Verkehr ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Wettbewerb ; WTO ; Lettland

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Gžibovska, Nataļja
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Russland
• (when): 2013

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2013-2-10
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-351091
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST