The world fleet capacity has been continuously enlarged in container liner shipping. In line
with the enlargement, new ship generations have been launched, especially since the …

More extensive attention has been paid to the heterogeneity of maritime transport network in
topological rather than in spatial aspects. However, the importance of links and the roles of …

Under the ongoing influence of globalisation, supply chains have changed significantly.
New logistics and manufacturing systems have emerged, causing longer transport distances …

International shipping transports around 90% of global commerce and is of major
importance for the global economy. Whilst it is the most efficient and environmentally friendly …

Though the Arctic Council accepted China, Japan, and South Korea as observers in May
2013, the multilateral organization's permanent member states continue to treat them as non …

Investigating the influence of international events on global maritime networks is a
challenging task that must comprehensively incorporate geographical, political, and …

This book takes you on a unique journey through American history, taking time to consider
the forces that shaped the development of various cities and regions, and arrives at an …

A global trend in declining island populations is causing severe accessibility challenges for
rural archipelago residents. Since waterways often provide the only viable connection …

Der unternehmerische Handlungsbedarf zu einer aktiven Zukunftsgestaltung steigt. Die
Unternehmen, welche frühzeitig alternative Zukunftskonstellationen durchspielen und …

Based on in-depth empirical research, this book develops our understanding of maritime
transport costs, the maritime industry and the competitiveness of regions in a global market …