PORT REGIONALIZATION: TOWARDS A NEW PHASE IN PORT DEVELOPMENT

PORT REGIONALIZATION: TOWARDS A NEW PHASE IN PORT DEVELOPMENT

abstract

Logistics integration and network orientation in the port and maritime industry have redefined ports’ functional roles in value chains, resulting in new freight distribution patterns and approaches to port hierarchy. Existing models of port and port system spatial and functional evolution only partially fit into the new freight distribution paradigm. This paper aims to contribute to the existing literature by introducing a port regionalization phase in the development of ports and port systems. It is shown that the regionalization phase and associated hinterland concepts necessitate new approaches to port governance as well as a functional focus that extends beyond the traditional port perimeter.

CONTENTS TABLE

The First Chapter: Introduction

1.1 Background of the research

1.2 Definition of the problem

1.3 The Function of the

study

1.4 Importance of the research

1.5 Questions for Research

1.6 The Study’s Scope

1.7 Research Restrictions

1.8 Terms and Definitions

Second Chapter

2.0 Review of Literature

Third Chapter

3.0 Research Methodology

4th Chapter

4.0 Data Interpretation

5th Chapter

5.0 Synopsis, Conclusion, and Recommendations