Strategies for Global and Regional Ports: The Case of Caribbean Container and Cr

Description: Strategies for Global and Regional Ports by Gustaaf De Monie, Frank Hendrickx, Karel Joos, Laurent Couvreur, Chris Peeters The Netherlands Antilles is one of those nations whose ports are at a crossroads and may either become regional hub ports or turn into feeder ports. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Policy Research Corporation N.V. carried out a Caribbean SWOT analysis. Two sectors were examined: container shipping and cruising. Included in the study was a comprehensive scan of the competitive position of Caribbean ports with respect to the main container trade routes or cruise loops within the region. The main analyses, findings and conclusions of this study are brought together here. The conclusions presented in the book are largely based on information gathered during fact-finding missions in the wider Caribbean region. During these missions several interviews with key players were conducted, including port authorities, terminal-operating companies, shipping and forwarding agents. Table of Contents I. Containerisation: The Overall Picture.- II. Past and Present Container Terminal Performance in the Caribbean and Adjacent Sub-Region (Colombia / Venezuela).- III. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses in the Major Ports of the Caribbean Region and the Colombian/Venezuelan Sub-Region.- IV. Lessons and Conclusions.- I. Methodology.- II. The World Cruise Industry.- III. The Caribbean Cruise Industry.- IV. Impact of Structural Changes in the Cruise Industry on the Competitive Position of Caribbean Destinations.- V. Strengths and Weaknesses of Selected Caribbean Destinations.- VI. Conclusions. Long Description PROF. DR. anus PEETERS PRESIDENT- ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POLICY RESEARCH CORPORATION N. V. The "Strategies for Global and Regional Ports" confirms that container shipping in the wider Caribbean is in for tumultuous development in the years to come. One of the driving forces behind the momentous changes expected in the provision of maritime liner services in the region, is the growing reliance by major container carriers on multi-layered transhipment concepts and hub ports. Given its favourable location at the junction of North-South and East Details ISBN0792384318 Author Chris Peeters Short Title STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL & REGION Language English ISBN-10 0792384318 ISBN-13 9780792384311 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-03-31 Subtitle The Case of Caribbean Container and Cruise Ports Place of Publication Dordrecht Publisher Springer Pages 221 Imprint Springer Country of Publication Netherlands DOI 10.1007/b109291;10.1007/978-1-4757-6602-8 Edition Description 1998 ed. Edition 1998th Alternative 9781441950758 DEWEY 387.1609729 Illustrations XVI, 221 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96224682;

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