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 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...