At the macro level this paper addresses the economic and environmental implications of fees imposed on inbound and outbound containers at ports, to finance port infrastructure improvement projects. At the micro level, this paper examines the potential impact of proposed container fees on...

An inland container port is an intermodal terminal facility that handles containerized shipments at a site away from a seaport(s). Such facility is typically linked to a deep water port by highways and rail, and operates as a container transfer point between different transportation modes. The...

We are entering a period of dynamic and fundamental change in the transportation and logistics industry. The communication and collaborative aspects of the Internet are changing the way firms develop their logistics strategies, processes and systems. Internet and digital technologies help...