Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) Annual Report 2023

The CAREC Institute has published the 2023 CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) Annual Report, supported by the CAREC Program, Asian Development Bank (ADB). The CPMM Annual Report provides a detailed overview of five Trade Facilitation Indicators (TFIs) across the 11 CAREC member countries. Using disaggregated data from 2021 to 2023 by transport mode (road and rail) and direction (inbound and outbound), the analysis reveals diverse performance trends in trade and transport facilitation.

This year’s report includes three new chapters, Routine Monitor, Policy Monitor, and Border Crossing Points (BCPs) Monitor, that offer a closer look at corridor operations, recent policy developments, and border crossing performance across the region.

Key findings show mixed progress in TFIs:

Road transport in terms of TFIs reported a mixed performance in 2023 compared to the previous year. The average border crossing time increased by 11% to 11 hours, while costs decreased by 37% to $131, and the total shipment cost fell by 14% to $814. Average speeds also improved slightly, speed without delay rising from 42 km/h to 43.7 km/h, and speed with delay increasing from 23.4 km/h to 24.9 km/h.

Rail transport also showed mixed results in 2023. The average border crossing time decreased by 28% to 29 hours, while the border crossing cost increased by 5% to $225, and the total shipment cost rose by 14% to $916. Rail speed without delay fell slightly, while speed with delay remained stable.

The CPMM 2023 analysis calls for renewed commitment from CAREC countries to prioritize trade facilitation reforms, invest in smart logistics systems, and enhance regional cooperation. Progress is evident, but sustained improvement will require both strategic investment and policy coordination. These efforts will be essential to fostering a more resilient, efficient, and competitive CAREC transport network.

For more information, detailed country updates, and access to CPMM resources, please visit the CPMM Portal.