...C.D.J. Waters Countries in eastern Europe are going through a period of economic transition as they move from centrally planned to free market economies. But they can only achieve continuing economic growth if they have appropriate infrastructures – and in many countries the existing infrastructure...

.... Transportation has become a major bottleneck to further development of foreign business operations in China. As reforms have freed the economy, more goods are being shipped for longer distances. Railways, highways and shipping are now swamped beyond their capacity. In addition to inadequate infrastructure...