| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
The Grammenos library |
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Grammenos library.
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| Contents |
Maritime traffic and the world economy / Hilde Meersman -- The future of ships and shipbuilding -- a look into the crystal ball / Hans Hopman and Ubald Nienhuis -- Future development in ports / Enrico Musso -- Global economic changes and the future of port authorities / Antonio Estache and Lourdes Truillo -- The economic fabric of ports / Hilde Meersman, Eddy Van de Voorde and Thierry Vanelslander -- Bottlenecks of efficiency and the development of port business / Rosário Macário and José Viegas -- Developments and issues in shipping finance / Costas Th. Grammenos -- Scenarios and strategies for the port and shipping sector / Hilde Meersman, Eddy Van de Voorde and Thierry Vanelslander |
| Summary |
"This book, derived from papers delivered by ports and shipping experts from academia and industry, explores future developments in the vital global industry. By developing scenarios and analysing trends, the authors have succeeded in offering a clear insight into future trade flows, shipping capacity and ship construction trends." "The technological and economic development of ports is examined, considering in particular the evolving role of port authorities, the economic fabric of ports and the future of landside handling." "Financial developments are not neglected, as the potential future funding structures for the industry are also considered." "Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector brings together the many elements of the industry, creating a clear vision of the development of the industry in a logical and considered way."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Shipping -- Economic aspects
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TRANSPORTATION -- Ships & Shipbuilding -- Pictorial.
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Questions maritimes.
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Politique maritime.
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Ports.
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Construction navale.
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Transport maritime.
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Shipping -- Economic aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Meersman, Hilde, editor.
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Voorde, E. van de (Eddy), editor.
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Vanelslander, Thierry, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781317912798 |
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1317912799 |
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1315850478 |
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9781315850474 |
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