Towards a Better Port Industry: Port Development, Management and Policy

Towards a Better Port Industry provides professionals and students with a better conceptual understanding of the port industry, including key insights and best practices for port management and development. It discusses new trends and developments and offers strategies for port development.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 286 pages
\n Publication date: 16 April 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Towards a Better Port Industry is a comprehensive resource for professionals in freight transport and maritime logistics, as well as students in these fields, seeking to enhance their conceptual understanding of the port industry. The book offers valuable insights and best practices for port management and development, providing an overview of new trends and developments that are crucial for developing winning strategies.

In the first chapter, an introduction sets the stage for the subsequent chapters. Chapter 2 takes a fresh perspective on port governance, emphasizing the importance of considering public interests, corporatization, state-ownership, and shareholder policies in port development. Chapter 3 delves into how new trends and developments impact port development, highlighting the need to avoid assuming 'business as usual' and instead adopt innovative approaches. Chapter 4 focuses on port development, addressing various challenges such as granting concessions, developing a port vision, gaining stakeholder support, selecting port performance indicators, and establishing a port innovation system. The final chapter explores port development strategies, including the approaches taken by port development companies, pricing strategies, and business development.

This book is designed to broaden professionals' conceptual understanding of the port industry, offering valuable insights into the latest developments in this field. For students, it serves as an industry-focused and non-technical 'essential reading' for gaining a deep understanding of the ports industry. By exploring key topics such as port governance, trends, challenges, and strategies, Towards a Better Port Industry provides a comprehensive foundation for those seeking to excel in this dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

\n Weight: 472g\n
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780415870030\n \n