The growing complexity of transport chains with the development of the macro-economic
context have imposed a growing pressure on ports as critical nodes inserted in global …

The paper explores the role of stakeholder collaboration in the adoption of innovations as
part of the environmental and sustainability agenda of port gateways. We do this through a …

This paper focuses on the role of small and medium-sized ports (SMPs) in enhancing the
competitiveness and logistics performance of multi-port gateway regions and associated …

Continuous upgrading is critical to the sustainable development of port-originated maritime
clusters. This study explores the developmental trends of traditional port-originated maritime …

Worldwide, ports are subject to the same trends such as globalization, increase in scale of
the modus operandi and the process of containerization. These are general dynamics that …

ABSTRACT A global distribution channel with a reliable freight transport system is essential
in the contemporary world economy. Acting as trade facilitators, seaports are important …

In August 2010, the Port of Rotterdam Authority approached the Department of Strategic
Management and Business Environment of the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus …

Innovations in transport and information communication technology have led to an ever
expanding global perspective and playing field, for both business and citizens. Educational …

This chapter discusses the transformation project of the former RDM shipyard in Rotterdam
into a new business and knowledge location, the RDM Campus. The development of the …

There is an indisputable gap between the conceptualization and introduction of innovation
and the actual and effective implementation of innovations in the complex sociotechnical …