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Beyond landlord: typologies of port authorities strategies
PortEconomics members Peter de Langen and Larissa van der Lugt, along with Lorike Hagdorm presented their latest research on "Beyond landlord: Typologies of port authorities strategies", during the annual conference of the International Association of Maritime Economists - IAME 2013, that was held in Marseilles, France. Port authorities are redefining their goals and strategic scope. Research applying a strategic management perspective on port authorities is limited and mostly consists of specific case studies or comparative analysis of...
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French seaports: assessing the new governance structure
The new governance structure of French seaports is the theme of the port study presented by PortEconomics member Pierre Cariou along with Dagnet Frederic, from Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, France and Fedi Laurent, Euromed Management, France during the annual conference of the International Association of Maritime Economists - IAME 2013, that was held in Marseilles, France. France undertook a large port reform in 2008 that entered into application in 2010–2011. It mostly applies a landlord port model to major French seaports, with...
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Can ILO Port Labour Conventions serve port labour reforms?
International labour standards have grown into a system of tools for effecting work and social policy, backed by a supervisory system designed to address a variety of problems at the national level. Historically, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has acted as the international organisation which develops a system of international labour standards aimed at promoting opportunities for decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity. In today's globalized economy, international labour standards form a...
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PortEconomics highlights contribution of 40 years Maritime Policy & Management to port studies
The flagship journal Maritime Policy & Management celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To celebrate this occasion, Chung Ang University in Seoul (host of the Journal) organized an academic conference inviting distinguished scholars to review past and future developments in shipping and port research. PortEconomics could not miss the celebration, with members of the team invited to give knowledgeable insights of the contribution of the Journal. PortEconomics team members Theo Notteboom, Thanos Pallis, Peter de Langen and Aimilia...
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New book release: SAGE Handbook of Transport Studies
PortEconomics member co-director Theo Notteboom and Porteconomics member Jean-Paul Rodrigue, together with Jon Shaw from the University of Plymouth, have edited the SAGE Handbook of Transport Studies. The book, which officially launched in June 2013, is an authoritative survey of contemporary transportation systems in view of economic, social, technical and environmental challenges. Incorporating an extensive range of approaches - from modes, terminals, planning and policy to more recent developments related to supply chain management,...
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European container port system
By Theo Notteboom PortEconomics co-director Theo Notteboom contributed in the latest Port Technolgy International issue No 58, an article on the European container port system. In his article, Theo deals with the dynamics in the European container port system and analyzes to what extent the economic crisis has affected the competitive position of container ports and port regions in Europe. In particular, the article draws conclusions on the changing positions of established port regions and pinpoints to the rise of new European gateway...
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PortEconomics @ ESPO 2013: port strategies & cooperation
International strategies of port authorities were the theme of an interactive session of the ESPO Conference 2013 in Varna which panel included PortEconomics member Michaël Dooms and moderated by PortEconomics ass member Larissa van der Lugt. They were joined by the director of Port of Rotterdam International, Mr. Roger Clasquin, and the CEO of Port of Antwerp International, Gunther Ginckels, who presented both port authorities' vision, strategy and projects on international development. Prof. Elisaveta Kalinova provided a local...
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Celebrating European Maritime Day 2013: ports & cruise
PortEconomics cellebrated the European Maritme day 2013, which was established in May 2008 by the European Commission and gives the opportunities for activities promoting the martime sector. PortEconomics co-director, and MedCruise secretary general, Thanos Pallis discussed the potential of the cruise sector in Greece, presenting a study entitled 'Greek Ports & Cruise: An opportunity to benefit the Greek economy' during the Conference "European Maritime Week: Current Trends and Challenges Ahead" that organised by the Jean Monnet...
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