<p>Improving the levels of competitiveness is of great relevance. However, there are no exclusive components for the optimal scope of it. Rather, it depends on several factors at the country and business levels. The relevance of transportation is one of those components whose effects are not easy to identify due to their impact at different levels. This commentary uses a practical perspective to explore the transport sector's competitiveness significance. It begins with an overview of the concept of competitiveness and its importance for a country. It also focuses on the implications of competitiveness for companies and the leading role of transport as a facilitating and integrating resource. Describes implications related to the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and its relationship with opportunities for connectivity and progress as established in the Sustainable Development Goals. The commentary considers the new geopolitics shifts introduced by Donald Trump in the United States. It ends by emphasizing stakeholder cooperation and collaboration to handle current and forthcoming challenges while supporting competitiveness through development.</p>