Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in the Globalized Economy ― Applying Theory to Practice in Maritime Logistics

With the globalization of production and consumption, shipping and ports play an increasingly vital part in facilitating the world-wide movement of cargoes. These industries are critically important for the smooth running of the global economy and the welfare of every citizen in the world. This two volume book presents an in-depth analysis of many of the most important issues facing today's shipping and port sectors. Contributed chapters come from some of the most respected maritime economists currently working in the field, many of whom are government advisers that exert significant influence in national and international policy formulation. Authors come from every corner of the globe and the range of topics covered include the financing of ports, governance structures in the maritime and transport arenas, new trends in port development, the emergence of the 'green' port concept and the impact of public policy on competition, pricing and efficiency.
Volume 1 of Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in the Globalized Economy focuses on the application of theory to practice in Maritime Logistics.

Paul Tae-Woo Lee is Professor of Maritime Economics and Logistics at the Department of Business Administration, Soochow University, Taipei. He obtained his PhD degree from Cardiff University, UK. He is a well-recognized scholar in the field of maritime economics, and has featured widely in international publications, organizations and conferences, and has been an adviser to several governments and maritime industries in the world.

Kevin Cullinane is Professor of Logistics & Transport Economics at Gothenburg University, Sweden. He is an Honorary Professor of the University of Hong Kong and has been logistics adviser to the World Bank. He has also been a transport adviser to the governments of Hong Kong, Egypt, Chile, Korea, and the UK and Ireland.