Maritime transport in Cuba: Its link with economic planning

Abstract

Gives an overview of maritime transport in Cuba in terms of its relation to the general transport plan. Other areas considered are the operation of ships for long voyages, the maritime transport enterprises - the Mambisa Shipping enterprise and the Cuban Freight Enterprise (CUFLET), coastal transport and port facilities, maritime trade with members of COMECON, and Cuba's membership in NAMUCAR. Identifies the need to develop a transport policy particularly for the Caribbean Basin.