The cluster-concept is often-used to analyse a country's key industries. The maritime industry is one of the most well-defined clusters in the Netherlands. Although the competitiveness of a cluster depends on the interaction in a cluster, research on cluster dynamics is limited. This paper...

In recent years, there has been significant interest in the development of connectivity indicators for ports. For short sea shipping, especially in Europe, Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) shipping is almost equally important as container shipping. In contrast with container shipping, RoRo shipments are...

The term 'innovation ecosystem' has become popular among stakeholders involved in innovation. The core idea is that innovation does not thrive through isolated actions of individual companies, but rather depends on a broad array of interrelated actors, institutions and policies. In this paper,...

This study examines the concept of transparency as practiced (or not) in ports. It explores the availability of information to the general public and port stakeholders through the ports' most public face-its website, studying public ports in North America, Europe, and Latin America and the...

It is well verified, in both theory and practice, that clustering provides significant added value to participating companies. Shipping clusters in particular have been at the core of maritime and transport business strategies, with the most well known ones being developed around major...

With cruise activities continuing to grow, the cruise world and related decision makers take initiatives aiming to handle the produced externalities. Among the key environmental issues is the handling of the various wastes produced on cruise ships. In recent times, cruise lines and ports have...

The paper analyses the structures of the cruise industry market in the Mediterranean region, and the impact of EU policy initiatives on Mediterranean cruise operators. This most dynamic market is experiencing a remarkable restructuring, involved increased demand and a consolidation trend that...