This study consolidates research on operational sustainability in dry ports. A total of 232
papers published in the last 23 years (2000–2023) are reviewed to assess the breadth of …

The concepts of intermodal logistics and distribution networks have made integration of the
inland freight distribution system essential for an efficient container seaport system. Inland …

Due to increasing throughput and expansion in extended hinterlands, container ports
worldwide are witnessing the establishment of dry ports in their hinterlands to ensure the …

This study evaluates the dry port concept from an environmental perspective using
modelling and simulation. A model of a transport system, with and without a dry port, is …

A close dry port with direct rail connection to a seaport is a potential solution for seaport
terminal congestion as well as for better seaport inland access. The purpose of this paper is …

This manuscript aims to disentangle the conceptual ambiguity around the notion of logistics
centre. It proposes an overarching framework that categorises different types of infrastructure …

Maritime transport in the European Union has increased in the last years, triggering
congestion in many of the most important sea and river ports. A lot of works have highlighted …

The shortage of the free space in the port areas is the reason to search for alternatives. This
paper focuses on the dry port concept which is a new approach to solving the mentioned …

This study aimed to optimize inland container logistics with dry port location-allocation by
including empty container relocation and volume discounts. A multi-objective mixed-integer …

The competitiveness of seaports is predominantly affected by factors external to the ports
themselves, connected mainly with the quality of the hinterland and foreland infrastructure …