Long Ratha
Volume 1, Issue 1
Published: August 26, 2025
Cambodia, like countries along the historical Silk Road, stands to gain significant economic benefits from improving its logistics capabilities, international trade, and tourism. In today's globalized economy, the efficiency of logistics is a crucial driver for national economic growth and competitiveness. This analysis, inspired by studies on Silk Road nations, examines how strengthening Cambodia's logistics sector can foster economic development.
In today’s globalized world, regional connectivity initiatives, such as the broader "Belt and Road Initiative," which impacts Southeast Asia, present significant opportunities for countries like Cambodia to bolster their economies. Key drivers for Cambodia's integration into the global economy are effective logistics, robust international trade, and thriving tourism. This study’s relevance lies in its methodological approach, which assesses the logistics factors influencing the economies of countries within these economic corridors. By analyzing international indices of logistics efficiency, trade conditions, and economic models, we can identify challenges and their underlying causes that affect Cambodia’s economic development. Ultimately, this approach helps to pinpoint priority initiatives to overcome restrictions that currently impede logistics development and limit trade capacity in Cambodia.
Long Ratha, Ph.D. Candidate, Business Management and Logistics Supply Chain Management, National University of Cheasim Kamchaymear, Kampong Cham Campus; Business Consultant, GLG – The World’s Expert Insight Network, Singapore.
Ratha, L. (2025). The Role of Logistics in Cambodia's Development: Infrastructure, Road and Waterway for a Growing Economy. Economic Development & Global Markets, 1(1), 01-17.