"Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers an introduction to recent developments in port and hinterland strategies, operations and related specializations. The book begins with a broad overview of port definitions, concepts and the role of ports in global supply chains, and an...

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of boxes -- List of formulae -- List of contributors -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part 1 Ports and networks: strategies -- 1 Port definition, concepts and the role of ports in supply chains:...

The author provides new insights into the relationship between transport and the environment, the role of technology and the meaning of the concept of sustainable development for the transport sector. Special attention is given to¤ the relationship between technological progress and policy. The...