The case studies reinforce the importance of major international gateway and corridor infrastructures to international trade and the economies of each country. International passenger and freight movements are highly concentrated along major trade corridors, distinguished by high-volume, efficient services. Major international ports, airports and key inland transport connections in each country handle the bulk of the traffic. Increases in demand can be expected along inland connections from gateways to the cities and industrial areas in their hinterlands, making each country’s international gateways and inland trade corridor infrastructures even more important to its national economy. World-class gateway, hub and inland infrastructure will be required in the future to attract the transport services required and to fully support the growth and development of these economies.

A number of other economies that are large exporters or importers (or both) – and therefore important to international trade and transport – were not able to participate in the OECD’s Strategic Transport Infrastructure to 2030 project. However, the approaches they take to transport infrastructure generally and strategic infrastructure in particular are of considerable interest, and can influence developments elsewhere. This chapter outlines recent developments in five such economies.

The major gateways and hubs considered here are preparing for large increases in volumes in the future. Some have large infrastructure expansion plans and developments under way. Most are working on international connections and on the improvements needed to inland connections. All are acutely aware of the importance of good planning and secure funding and financing to take advantage of the opportunities. Good structures and organisational models are highlighted, as well as some of the best funding and financing models currently used to provide funding security. Other wide-ranging issues are raised that need to be addressed satisfactorily if the projects are to be successful.