Port Planning: the Need for a New Approach?

Francesca Moglia () and Marco Sanguineri ()
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Francesca Moglia: Planning & Development Department, Genoa Port Authority, via della Mercanzia 2, I-16123 Genoa, Italy.
Marco Sanguineri: Planning & Development Department, Genoa Port Authority, via della Mercanzia 2, I-16123 Genoa, Italy.

Maritime Economics & Logistics, 2003, vol. 5, issue 4, 413-425

Abstract: Port planning should take into account the following elements: port development strategy; the relationship between port and city; port financing; the key financial players; economic impacts, both local and national; and environmental impacts. The master plan usually sets out a 10-year port development option, where many different interests come into play, and it requires an agreed course of action. This paper examines the challenges that a port faces in achieving its primary objectives as outlined in its master plan. Namely, economic expansion; employment; the strengthening of the maritime industry; the creation of value-added services – benefiting city and port alike; the provision and upgrading of infrastructure; and the development of an efficient management strategy. In what direction are we moving in terms of port planning models? This article is designed to stimulate a debate that may provide some of the answers for the future, where each individual port can tailor its own solution. Maritime Economics & Logistics (2003) 5, 413–425. doi:10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100089

Date: 2003
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