Port Management brings together a collection of leading papers from Palgrave's journal, Maritime Economics and Logistics. It provides authoritative and timely investigations into key topics in port economics, including discussions on: global supply chains, port networks, choice modelling, port infrastructure, competition and efficiency.

This book addresses the latest organizational, regulatory, and governance issues of main port systems, linking them to the financial aspects that are currently in use regarding investments in the port industry. A general review of port management and operations is complimented by analysis of country specific systems and a look at how ports could develop in the future.This book aims to examine how different port organizational and regulatory contexts affect port investment practices and related financial tools. The book is of use to researchers and practitioners interested in maritime...