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Dry ports, a global perspective : challenges and developments in serving hinterlands /

As centres for logistics activities, seaports have traditionally been the focus of maritime logistics chains. However, changes in production patterns, supported by the development of rapid transport of goods over long distances, have altered the logistics landscape. Comprised of case studies and sta...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bergqvist, Rickard
Otros Autores: Wilmsmeier, Gordon, Cullinane, Kevin
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Farnham ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2013.
Colección:Transport and society.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:As centres for logistics activities, seaports have traditionally been the focus of maritime logistics chains. However, changes in production patterns, supported by the development of rapid transport of goods over long distances, have altered the logistics landscape. Comprised of case studies and state of the art examples of measures taken in different parts of the world with varying economic, social, institutional and environmental realities, this book shows the complexity and diverse approaches of the development of inland ports, terminal and dryports.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781409444251
1409444252
9781409472704
1409472701