Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector discusses the issues that most influence the future of the maritime and port industries. Important topics covered in this book include:
Maritime trade, future trade flows, evolutions in international trade, shipping capacity and demand
Developments in ship construction and their economic consequences
Future developments in ports: technology and economics
The future role of port authorities
The future development in ports
Financial developments
This book looks at shipping from an holistic point of view and will be especially compelling in these challenging times.
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 161 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
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978-1-84311-771-1 (9781843117711)
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Hilde Meersman is a professor of Economics at the University of Antwerp.
Eddy Van de Voorde is a professor of Maritime Economics, Port Economics and Air Transport Economics at the University of Antwerp.
Thierry Vanelslander is a doctor of Applied Economics at the University of Antwerp.
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Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium
Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium
Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium
Chapter 1. Maritime Traffic and the World Economy Chapter 2. The Future of Ships and Shipbuilding - A Look Into the Crystal Ball Chapter 3. Future Developments in Ports Chapter 4. Global Economic Changes and the Future of Port Authorities Chapter 5. The Economic Fabric of Ports Chapter 6. Bottlenecks of Efficiency and the Development of Port Business Chapter 7. Developments and Issues in Shipping Finance Chapter 8. Scenarios and Strategies for the Port and Shipping Sector
