Purpose Shippers and Freight Forwarding Agents spend much time clearing their cargo from the Ghanaian ports. As a result, the cost of doing business in Ghana through the Tema and Takoradi ports is high. This research investigates the potential impact the establishment of an inland port will have...

Front Cover -- Green Ports -- Green Ports: Inland and Seaside Sustainable Transportation Strategies -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- About the Editors -- About the Contributors -- 1 - Green Ports in Theory and Practice -- 1.1 WHY GREEN PORTS? --...

Due to its hydro-geological features, the lagoon of Venice is especially vulnerable to climate change. In particular, it is strongly affected by gradual global warming that brings about the so-called 'acqua alta' (high water) phenomenon with greater frequency and intensity. In order to protect...