ISBN9781472485007 hardcover
1472485009 hardcover
9781472485038 paperback
1472485033 paperback
9781315601540 electronic book
Author/Editoredited by Harry Geerlings, Bart Kuipers and Rob Zuidwijk.
Note (General)"Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers an introduction to recent developments in port and hinterland strategies, operations and related specializations. The book begins with a broad overview of port definitions, concepts and the role of ports in global supply chains, and an examination of strategic topics such as port management, governance, performance, hinterlands and the port-city relationship. The second part of the book examines operational aspects of maritime, port and land networks. A range of topics are explored, such as liner networks, finance and business models, port-industrial clusters, container terminals, intermodality/synchromodality, handling and warehousing. The final section of the book provides insights into key issues of port development and management, from security, sustainability, innovation strategies, transition management and labour issues. Drawing on a variety of global case studies, theoretical insights are supplemented with real world and best practice examples, this book will be of interest to advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, scholars and processionals interested in martime studies, transport studies, economics and geography."--Provided by publisher.
Note (Bibliography)Includes bibliographical references and index.