This paper analyses the evolution of total factor productivity and its decomposition between 1986 and 2005 in the Spanish port authorities using a parametric distance function approach. During this period, the Spanish port authorities experienced three important regulatory changes. The results...

The aim of this note is to discuss the decisions taken as regards to Maritime Transport Policy, by the Spanish authorities. The evolution of maritime policy in the European Community, is widely analysed too, and Spanish transport policy will be carried out within this context.