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The port hinterland impact (PHI) matrix
PortEconomics member Michael Dooms (Department of Business, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), along with PortEconomics associate members Elvira Haezendonck (Department of Business, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Department of Management, Faculty of Applied Economics, University of Antwerp, Belgium) and Alain Verbeke (Department of Business, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Haskayne School of Business, University of...
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Finding the best location for value-added logistics services (VALS)
PortEconomics co-director Theo Notteboom along with Lu Chen of ITMMA - University of Antwerp in Belgium jointly published a study in the academic journal International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management on "Cost perspective on the location of value-added logistics services in supply chains". The study discusses the location of VALS and its impact on supply chain configurations and logistics costs. In particular, the research focuses on: 1) the importance of VALS in cost terms to the supply chain; 2) the impact of location decisions...
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Motivation tools for dock workers and seafarers
PortEconomics co-director Theo Notteboom, along with Kyriaki Mitroussi (Cardiff University) published a port study entitled 'Getting the work done: motivation needs and processes for seafarers and dock workers' in the academic journal WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs. In the study, Theo and Kyriaki argue that most of current literature on motivation at work is acontextual neglecting the role of contextual layers found in distinct industries or professional environments. The aim is to extend traditional notions of work motivation by...
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Incentive approaches to overcome moral hazard in port concession agreements
Incentive approaches to overcome moral hazard in port concession agreements is the subject of the recent port study conducted by PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis along with Grace Wang and was published in 67th issue of Transportation Research Part E, providing a game theory foundation for port concession agreements, using the incentive mechanism design. This study identifies the post contractual moral hazard problem, and provides a model involving performance-based concession fees to align successfully the Port Authorities'...
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World Economic Forum report provides blueprint to close infrastructure financing gap
The importance of infrastructure as a key driver of growth, competitiveness and social well-being is well established. Yet, as highlighted in the World Economic Forum's report, Infrastructure Investment Policy Blueprint, a significant number of economically viable infrastructure investments are not moving forward. The global investment shortfall in infrastructure is estimated to be at least US$ 1 trillion per annum. Enhanced participation from the private sector, while not a complete panacea, could do much to close this gap. The report...
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DEVPORT conference: strategies to increase sustainable competitiveness in ports & maritime logistics
The final programme of the international DEVPORT Conference on strategies to increase sustainable competitiveness in ports & maritime logistics is now available. The Conference will take place on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2014 at the University of Le Havre. This scientific event aims to bring together researchers and professionals for two days of exchanges, in order to compare different disciplinary approaches to maritime et port questions, and to draw up an inventory of the researches in a prospecting way. This conference is...
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Networks and 'hidden families' in the container port industry
The factors underlying foreign entry strategies of terminal operators in container ports is the theme of a port study by PortEconomics member Francesco Parola, along with Giovanni Satta (University of Genoa) and Simone Caschili (University College London)to appear in a forthcoming issue of the scholarly journal Maritime Policy and Management. Over the last few years, the progressive scarcity of land for greenfield projects in ports and the enormous financial resources required to realize new terminal facilities have induced international...
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PPRN: programme of the 12th annual meeting (sponsored by PortEconomics)
The preliminary program of the forthcoming meeting of the Port Performance Research Network (PPRN), that will take place on July 15, 2014, in Norfolk, US. suggests a most interesting workshop to advance further port studies around the globe. The Port Performance Research Network (PPRN) is an informal network of maritime economists interested in issues of port policy. Founded and chaired by Dr. Mary R. Brooks, and PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis, it was established at the International Association of Maritime Economists 2001 meeting...
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