The spatial coverage of shipping lines and container terminal operators

Francesco Parola and Albert W. Veenstra

Journal of Transport Geography, 2008, vol. 16, issue 4, 292-299

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to provide a quantitative basis for the discussions about globalization of carriers and container terminal operators. A measuring framework is developed that allows for the comparison of the distribution of ship carrying capacity across various regions, and the comparison of the distribution of terminal throughput worldwide. This approach also allows the investigation of the degree to which liner shipping networks match related terminal portfolios.

Keywords: Liner shipping; Stevedoring industry; Gini coefficient; Spatial coverage; Vertical integration; Globalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2007.11.001

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