Transport
From The Report: Mongolia 2015
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The transportation situation in Mongolia has improved a great deal over the past few years. Substantial additions have been made to the road system, with a total of 5469 km being built between 2012 and 2016. In terms of rail a number of breakthroughs were made in 2014 that promise to expedite progress on lines that have been long delayed. Overall, real progress has been made and momentum remains strong; however, the country still faces considerable transportation and logistics challenges. Questions remain about balance and focus, and the international community is encouraging Mongolia to prioritise logistics and key infrastructure. The right pieces are being put in place and the country will soon find itself better integrated with international transport networks.

This chapter contains interviews with P. Batsaikhan, Former CEO, Mongolian Railways; and T. Lkhagvasuren, Director-General, Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia.

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Overview

Transport works in Mongolia to lead to better integration with international networks
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The transportation situation in Mongolia has improved a great deal over the past few years. Substantial additions have been made to the road system, with a total of 5469 km being built between 2012 and 2016. The Streets Project has resulted in the reconditioning and redesigning of roads and intersections in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, and this has helped unsnarl the everworsening traffic there. Meanwhile, air travel has evolved considerably, with MIAT Mongolian Airlines taking delivery of new…

Interview

Batsaikhan, Former CEO, Mongolian Railways (MTZ)
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Interview: P. Batsaikhan What impact will the standard gauge bill have on plans to expand the country’s rail network? P. BATSAIKHAN: As the state-owned enterprise responsible for implementing the government’s railway policy, MTZ will build according to the specifications set out by Parliament, whatever they may be. That said, there are various issues still to be resolved, such as how much money will be allocated to the project under the 2015 budget, which government resolutions should take…

Interview

T. Lkhagvasuren, Director-General, Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia: Interview
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Interview: T. Lkhagvasuren How can Mongolia’s potential as a regional aviation hub be developed? What is currently being done to attract greater volumes of air traffic? T. LKHAGVASUREN: Mongolia is one of the world's largest land-locked countries and therefore the development of the air transport industry will have a major positive impact on economic growth. The sector is considered strategically important, as it holds the potential to facilitate tourism, investment and international trade. In…

Analysis

A series of new logistics projects under construction in Mongolia
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The need for transportation improvements in Mongolia is well recognised, and the government has focused resources and expended considerable political will on building roads and rail links, and in developing the new international airport. Where the authorities and Mongolia’s private sector have been lagging, however, is in the area of logistics. Connections are not efficient, warehousing is not sufficient, and goods move slowly due to a lack of proper systems and because of various choke points…

Analysis

Major rail projects in Mongolia showing significant progress
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While the construction of roads has been progressing apace, rail has been stalled as a result of political and economic problems plaguing the country and the sector. However, towards the end of 2014 many of the issues were being resolved, and it is possible that significant and crucial headway will be made in 2015. Decisions have been reached on the gauge for some key connections and it now seems the authorities are willing to be flexible on the financial structuring of rail projects. Millennium…