This paper assesses the value and environmental feasibility of Arctic ship** by reviewing
the relevant scientific and economic peer‐reviewed literature. From the physical perspective …

Approximately 10% of the world's population lives and works in low-lying coastal regions
that are less than 10 m above sea level. This percentage is likely to increase during the …

Ports are located in low-lying coastal and riverine areas making them prone to the physical
impacts of natural disasters. The consequential disruptions can potentially propagate …

The seaport concept has a long history, going back to the early days of civilisation. In very
conventional terms, a port is defined as a transit area, a gateway through which goods and …

Ports are embedded in different networks, including the local critical infrastructure network,
the regional hinterland transport network and the global maritime transport network. These …

The long term impact posed by climate change risk remains unclear and is subject to diverse
interpretations from different maritime stakeholders. The inter-dynamics between climate …

This chapter introduces the topic of green ports and establishes the background and
motivation for this volume. The chapter provides an overarching view of the key elements of …

This paper studies an information provision game between a better-informed government
(on the climate change-related disaster) and a transport facility operator. The government …

Seaports are vital for facilitating sheer volumes of maritime transportation and global
economies. With their intricate operations, seaports confront a broad spectrum of risks that …

We investigate the size and timing of investment in adaptation to climate change effects for
ports, when efficiency of investment is uncertain and the market is competitive. We develop a …