9783319980430 - The Dynamics of Short Sea Shipping: New Practices and Trends (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics) von Papadimitriou, Stratos; Lyridis, Dimitrios V.; Koliousis, ... (3 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book belongs to the Port Economics and Global Supply Chain Managementstrand of the Palgrave Studies in Maritime Economics book series, commissionedby Hercules Haralambides.This book discusses the main drivers that affect the introduction and growth ofshort sea shipping services. It describes and analyses the main operationalconcepts of short sea shipping and introduces relevant administrative and strategicapproaches that enable its sustainable execution. Short Sea Shipping (SSS)comprises freight and passenger mobility by waterborne transport at a limitedrange, without crossing an ocean. Being a direct competitor to land-based transportmodes, it uses ports and inland waterways to complement traditional transportationsystems, increase capacity, improve flexibility, and contribute towards the goal ofsustainable mobility. The reader will be introduced to various aspects of short seashipping including benefits and shortfalls, relevant regulations and policies, andthe applicability of short sea services within a given case or scenario.