ITF Round Tables Port Competition and Hinterland Connections

ITF Round Tables Port Competition and Hinterland Connections

Author: Transport Research Centre

Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development

Published: 2009-07-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Security is critical to transport systems as they are often appealing targets for terrorist attacks. The significant costs of potential damage make effective security policies a key concern for transport decision makers. This publication examines the contribution economic analysis can make to improving security in aviation and maritime shipping by identifying methods for quantifying the benefits of security measures and assessing their effectiveness, and examining techniques to allocate resources targeting the highest risks.


ITF Round Tables Competitive Interaction between Airports, Airlines and High-Speed Rail

ITF Round Tables Competitive Interaction between Airports, Airlines and High-Speed Rail

Author: International Transport Forum

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2009-11-04

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9282102467

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This round table proceedings examines whether and how airports should be regulated to contain market power. It determines which approaches are likely to work best and also assesses strategies for managing greenhouse gas emissions including the alternative of high-speed rail.


ITF Round Tables Port Investment and Container Shipping Markets

ITF Round Tables Port Investment and Container Shipping Markets

Author: International Transport Forum

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2015-05-25

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 928210785X

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This report examines the issues that need to be considered before the decision to proceed to costly expansions with long-life spans and a structural influence on the local and national economy. The report benefits from a case study of Chile.


ITF Round Tables Implementing Congestion Charges

ITF Round Tables Implementing Congestion Charges

Author: International Transport Forum

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2010-08-31

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 9282102858

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Recent advances in the scientific understanding of urban traffic congestion have only strengthened the already solid case for congestion charges as an element of a successful urban transport policy. This report draws lessons from attempts to introduce congestion charges.