The PortEconomics Initiative
What is the PortEconomics initiative?
PortEconomics is a web-based initiative aiming to advance knowledge exchange on seaport studies. Developed by maritime economists affiliated to academic institutions in three different European countries (Belgium, Greece and the Netherlands), it provides freely accessible research, education, information, and network-building material on critical issues of port economics, management and policies.
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News Flash: Port Labour Studies
... ENPOS member Theo Notteboom presented the ITMMA Report on dock labour and port-related employment in the European port system at the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) 2010 conference held in Helsinki, May 28-29, 2010
The report, commissioned by ESPO and authored by Theo, is unique in its kind by providing a framework that relates performance of port labour systems to market requirements. It also illustrates the diversity of the port labour systems in Europe and their relation to legal and policy conditions. The report finally highlights some general trends such as a move towards open and autonomous pool systems, a push from the employers’ side towards continuous working and the establishment of a more permanent workforce.
Theo was joined at the ESPO conference by ENPOS member Thanos Pallis whose presentation Port and Port-related labour: Challenges ahead discussed the findings of the report and the key labour challenges European ports and port authorities face.
Download ITMMA Report & Theo's presentation @ PortEconomics.eu [Download] [Download presentation]
Download Thanos' presentation @ PortEconomics.eu [Download]
More about the ESPO conference @ ESPO 2010 Conference / More @ ENPOS News
The comprehensive database of port studies - updated: 31-May-2010
Which are the main objectives of the initiative?
- To develop and promote relevant resources for increased quality port studies;
- To disseminate the activities and research output of the members of the European Network of Port Studies (ENPOS), by providing open access to cutting-edge port research and analysis conducted by the group members;
- To establish and foster a knowledge exchange network of scholars, policy-makers, practicioners and students interested in port studies.
What you can find on this website
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The PortStudies Database; a key reference monthly-updated database including all port studies that have been published in academic journals since 1997;
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The PortStudies Calendar; an e-board disseminating knowledge on forthcoming academic and professional conferences, call for papers, as well as other events of interest to those studying port economics, policy and management.
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The Essential Readings; an e-publication series with the aim being to provide a comprehensive list of publications that facilitate the understanding and study of the economics and management of ports, as well as of the economics and policy making process of the European (Maritime) Transport Policies.
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Dowload the PortStudies Review
- a comprehensive review of all port studies published since 1997 -
- for quality port research material and regularly updated port news -
Download and use the available material
- don't forget to cite the original work -
- the comprehensive database of all port research published in scholarly journals since 1997 -
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