This paper surveys the extant research in the field of ocean container transport. A wide
range of issues is discussed including strategic planning, tactical planning and operations …

Academic research on port competitiveness has so far focused on the identification of the
drivers of port competitiveness and their measurement. This paper argues that the port …

With the current global environmental degradation and energy consumption demands,
people are placing great emphasis on studying green ports, including ways to evaluate their …

This paper provides an overview of the container shipping supply chain (CSSC) by taking a
logistics perspective, covering all major value-adding segments in CSSC including freight …

The traditional view of inter-firm dynamics suggests that relationships are either competitive
or cooperative in nature. However, it is apparent that in practice, firms can compete and …

Identifying the relationships among port competition, cooperation and competitiveness is
critical for both port operations and public interests. Although the number of studies on these …

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 …

The container shipping industry faces many interrelated challenges and opportunities, as its
role in the global trading system has become increasingly important over the last decades …

This paper investigates the strategic reaction of ports when they face the increasing
bargaining power of shipping alliances. A dynamic game model is established to analyze …

Globalization and transport revolutions, logistics integration, and the consequent expansion
of port area and hinterland in the maritime industry have redefined the functional role of …