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

Since the inception of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the associated
infrastructure and transport and economic corridor developments have been widely …

Geographical factors and transport infrastructure are two of the key determinants that
influence international competitiveness. In this sense, the quality of such infrastructure and …

This paper examines in which ways the changing organizational routines of shipping (ie,
alliance formation and vertical integration in container terminal operations) are affecting the …

Urban freight policies aim to minimise negative economic and environmental impact of
freight movement in cities. At present, sustainable urban freight management is often …

In the light of developments in port competition and the need for differentiation in port
services, branding has become a vital issue for seaport organizations. As of the critical …

Urban freight distribution has confronted several challenges, including negative
environmental, social, and economic impacts. Many city logistics initiatives that use the …

This paper identifies research opportunities which will enable the further integration of
inland waterway transport in the intermodal supply chain. Intermodal transport may be …

The development of inland freight distribution systems has been an active strategy to
promote the hinterland of maritime gateways around the world. While differences can be …

Freight movement is essential to the function of metropolitan areas, yet generates many
externalities, including congestion, air pollution, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions …