Port economics and business

There is growing interest in the port economy in all its facets from the business world, political decision-making and scientific research. In a constantly evolving port environment, pertinent questions arise every day, concerning aspects of financing infrastructure and operations, competitiveness,...

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Main Authors Meersman, Hilde (Author), Van de Voorde, Eddy (Author), Vanelslander, Thierry (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon : Routledge, 2026.
EditionFirst edition.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781003629900
1003629903
9781040436387
1040436382
9781040436622
1040436625
9781041047780
9781041047834
1041047835
1041047789
Physical Description1 online resource (184 pages) : illustrations.

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Demystifying seaports: An introduction 2. Seaports: Links in a maritime chain 3. The port playing field 4. The demand for handling capacity and port services 5. The cost structure of port activities 6. Pricing in a port environment 7. Port competition and market structure 8. Port productivity and efficiency 9. Investment analysis and financing 10. Land policy, industrialisation and concessions 11. Regulation, deregulation, liberalisation