The ever-changing environment in which ports operate has put strong pressure on the
traditional role of public port authorities. Market developments have created the need for …

This paper examines the current challenges faced by logistics with a focus on the agri-food
sector. After outlining the context, a review of the literature on the relationship between …

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the
contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy …

The dry port concept is based on a seaport directly connected by rail with inland intermodal
terminals where containers can be dealt with in the same way as if they were in a seaport …

In 2006, container ship** celebrated its 50th anniversary as an innovation that had a
tremendous impact on the geography of production and distribution. Production became …

With supply chains distributed across global markets, ocean container transport now is a
critical element of any such supply chain. We identify key characteristics of ocean container …

This paper presents a conceptual framework for the inclusion of multiple criteria in the
evaluation of dry port location in develo** countries from a multiple stakeholder …

Hinterland transport connectivity is being acknowledged as the second most important factor
driving port competitiveness after port costs. Deepening the existing understanding on how …

As containerization enters its peak growth years, its potential future developments over
maritime and inland freight transport systems are being questioned. A series of issues can …

The ongoing development of world trade has increased the demand for safe and resilient
container transport. In this paper, we apply the concept of resilience to the context of a port …