Port Economics, Management and Policy.
By: Notteboom, Theo.
Contributor(s): Pallis, Athanasios A | Rodrigue, Jean-Paul.
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TextPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2022Edition: First edition.Description: 1 online resource (592 pages).ISBN: 9780429318184.Subject(s): Harbors -- Economic aspects | Shipping | TransportationDDC classification: 387.1 Online resources: Click here to access online IntroductionI. Ports & Maritime ShippingII. Contemporary PortsIII. Port TerminalsIV. Port GovernanceV. Port CompetitionVI. Port PerformanceVII. Port Policies & DevelopmentVIII. Port Markets
Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development. Structured in nine sections, this textbook examines a wide range of seaport topics, covering maritime shipping and international trade, port terminals, port governance, port competition, port policy and much more. Key features of the book include its: ⁰́Ø Multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on economics, geography, management science and engineering ⁰́Ø Multisector analysis including containers, bulk, break-bulk and the cruise industry ⁰́Ø Focus on the latest industry trends, such as supply chain management, automation, digitalization and sustainability Benefitting from the authors⁰́₉ extensive involvement in shaping the port sector across five continents, this text provides students and scholars with a valuable resource on ports and maritime transport systems. Practitioners and policymakers can also use this as an essential guide towards better port management and governance.
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