Author: Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Added a new page trying to map the high-risk areas of container port disruptions due to hurricane activity. Coastal China, South Korea and Japan, and the American Eastern Seaboard are the areas with the highest risk levels. Risk of Hurricanes for Global Container Ports, 2019 | Port Economics, Management and

Created a map depicting the world’s main maritime ranges and the general level of accessibility of their hinterlands. Maritime Ranges and Hinterland Accessibility | Port Economics, Management and Policy (porteconomicsmanagement.org)

The ongoing growth of international trade, both in absolute terms and in relation to global national income, a growth that appears to be leveling off. From 1980 to 2020 the value of exports has grown by a factor of 8.9 times if measured in current dollars, while GDP increased 7.4

Port Economics, Management and Policy is now available for pre-order at Routledge. Publication is expected for January 2022. Port Economics, Management and Policy – 1st Edition – Theo Notteboom (routledge.com)

Added a new page explaining the terminalization of supply chains where (container) terminals can play a dual role; being a constraint or a buffer. Considering terminals as a constraint is a conventional effect on flows where the goal is to mitigate the cause of these constraints. Further, terminals can act

A full draft version of Port Economics, Management & Policy is now available and provides a comprehensive overview of the port industry. Researchers and educators are encouraged to adopt the material for their courses and seminars. Routledge is expected to publish the 250,000 words textbook with 235 figures later this

A draft version of the chapter is now available. It covers main equipment issues for maritime and yard operations. Main differences between conventional and automated terminals are also discussed. Chapter 3.4 – Container Terminal Design and Equipment | Port Economics, Management and Policy (porteconomicsmanagement.org)

A draft version of the chapter covering the financing of port terminals is now available. Particular issues include financialization (the role of large financial institutions), financial risks, and financing models. Chapter 3.3 – Financialization and Terminal Funding | Port Economics, Management and Policy

The chapter covering terminal concessions is available. It includes the various arrangements, including PPP, and the concession awarding procedure. Chapter 3.2 – Terminal Concessions and Land Leases | Port Economics, Management and Policy

Chapter 3.1 covering port terminals and terminal operators is now available as a completed draft. It covers extensively the terminal operating business and is abundantly illustrated. Chapter 3.1 – Terminals and Terminal Operators | Port Economics, Management and Policy