Container Terminal Footprints (new page)

Added a page dealing with an analysis and classification of the main types of container terminal footprints. Although the ideal footprint is rectangular, significant variations are observed because of physical, technical, and regulatory constraints. Recent land reclamation mega-projects tend to create rectangular container terminal footprints. For comparison, the terminals are

Continue reading

Liner Shipping Connectivity Index, 2020 (update)

Based on the index provided by UNCTAD, the map of the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index has been updated with 2020 figures. The index shows a high concentration in the distribution of port connectivity with a tier of highly connected ports.

Continue reading

Global merchandise exports and container throughput (update)

Updated the association between merchandise exports and container throughput with the latest data. The last few years have been particularly volatile from the historical linear progression.

Continue reading