I. PORTS & MARITIME SHIPPING

The section analyses the aspects of modern maritime shipping that shape contemporary seaports. The dynamics of maritime shipping and international trade, and those of two growing shipping markets, namely containers and cruises, are investigated. This is followed by the analysis of port-related distribution networks and the importance of port hinterlands, the development of hinterland corridors, and the regionalization of port activities. The crucial role of interoceanic passages for maritime trade networks is also underlined.