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 …

This paper examines the current challenges faced by logistics with a focus on the agri-food
sector. After outlining the context, a review of the literature on the relationship between …

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the
contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy …

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 Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities: Synthesis Report Page 1 OECD Regional
Development Working Papers 2013/13 The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities: Synthesis …

The European container port system features a unique blend of different port types and sizes
combined with a vast economic hinterland. This paper provides an update of the detailed …

The emergence of inland ports took place in several regions around the world, notably
where the growth of inland freight distribution required a massification of flows. Yet, there is …

Green supply chain management (GSCM) can be defined as the integration of
environmental concerns into the inter-organizational practices of supply chain management …

Development and changes in port hinterlands have received considerable attention as they
represent substantial opportunities to improve the efficiency of global freight distributions …

Abstract Recently, state-of-the-art technologies such as the Internet of Things and
information and communications technology have been applied to the port logistics field in …