All news: Transport, ports and logistics
ILO training programme boosts safety skills for portworkers in bulk terminals
Port professionals and training specialists from 12 countries have strengthened their capacity to promote safer working practices in bulk terminals through the ILO Portworker Development Programme II (PDP 2).
Platform economy
ILO Philippines clarifies misuse of preliminary Platform work survey findings
The ILO in the Philippines issues a follow-up statement addressing the misrepresentation of preliminary findings from its ongoing study on platform work, which is not a final or officially endorsed report on the country’s platform economy.
Railways sector
New ILO recommendations outline principles for a safe, sustainable railways sector
Government, employer and worker representatives adopted a set of measures to promote decent work and safeguard the long-term sustainability of the railways sector.
Global Accelerator
Philippines validates landmark roadmap to create decent work, expand social protection
The Philippines, as a UN Global Accelerator pathfinder country, convened a National Validation Workshop to finalize a strategic roadmap aimed at promoting decent work, expanding social protection, and driving inclusive growth in the high-potential...
Global Accelerator
Philippines gains ground for decent work, social protection roadmap
National consultation held in August in Manila builds on previous regional dialogues with the transportation, construction and informal sectors to move closer towards finalizing the Global Accelerator roadmap of the Philippines for decent jobs and...
Sectoral labour data and statistics
ILO integrates sectoral labour statistics to strengthen access to world of work data
Updated sectoral webpages now combine data from ILOSTAT with key resources on labour standards, policies, and research across major industries — helping constituents, researchers, and policymakers make evidence-based decisions to promote decent work.
Impact story
Transforming Somalia: Infrastructure and job initiatives empower displaced people and local communities
Through employment-intensive infrastructure projects, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host community members are gaining access to improved roads, better job opportunities, and a brighter future.
Decent Work
Connecting communities through routine road maintenance for better access to services and employment
Routine road maintenance plays a vital role in connecting communities by improving access to essential social services, such as healthcare and education, while unlocking opportunities for decent employment. By ensuring safe, reliable, and...
EU-STREIT Project in Papua New Guinea
ILO Regional Director inaugurates rehabilitated road in Papua New Guinea
Aviation
Aviation sector has enormous potential to sustainably fuel decent work
At a conference organized by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the ILO highlighted the relevance of international labour standards and tools and how these can help the industry address existing challenges.
Inland waterways sector
New conclusions and recommendations pave the way to decent work in the inland waterways sector
Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives agreed on concrete measures to improve the living and working conditions of inland water transport workers and establish a level-playing field in the sector.
Railways sector
Promoting safe and sustainable railways through social dialogue
An ILO sub-regional tripartite workshop focused on advancing social dialogue in the railways sector; a sector crucial to supply chains and mobility
75th anniversary of International Road Transport Union (IRU)
Road transport is essential for human-centred development, inclusivity and prosperity
Speech by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to International Road Transport Union (IRU)’s 75th anniversary.
Aviation sector
New recommendations call for human-centered approach in the aviation sector
Delegates from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations have adopted new recommendations to promote decent work and ensure the sustainability of the aviation sector.
InfoStories
The value of essential work: World Employment and Social Outlook 2023
Key workers are essential for societies to function. This report calls for a revaluation of their work to reflect their social contribution, and for greater investment in key sectors.
COVID-19 and transport workers
Recommendations adopted by heads of UN agencies and sectoral organizations to protect transport workers in future health emergencies
A Joint Action Group, set up to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world’s transport workers and the global supply chain, encourages all actors to apply internationally agreed protocols and standards and take proactive and concrete...
Occupational safety and health
ILO’s Vision Zero Fund and Nike launch initiative to reduce injuries and deaths from road accidents among garment and footwear workers
Garment and footwear workers are disproportionately affected by road accidents; a new project aims to find out why and offer tools to improve safety.
Statement of the Officers of the Special Tripartite Committee on ensuring a safe working environment on board vessels where seafarers can...
Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended
EIIP activities in PNG
Groundbreaking ceremony labour-based road works in PNG
The project in PNG funded by EU and implemented by FAO with an ILO component to improve the condition of transport infrastructure, mainly provincial, district or local level roads, air strips and jetties in East Sepik and Sandaun Provinces to create...
Labour intensive employment
Creating decent income-earning opportunities for rural communities in Papua New Guinea under road maintenance programme
ILO through the EU-STREIT PNG Programme creates employment opportunities for rural populations in the Sepik region by applying employment-intensive work methods in road maintenance works to improve the access of farming communities to markets.