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.


Review of the Regulation of Freight Transport in Mexico

Review of the Regulation of Freight Transport in Mexico

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2017-01-09

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9264268367

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This publication identifies the main regulatory obstacles of the following transport sectors in Mexico: road transport, railways, ports, border crossing, and airway passengers. The report also offers recommendations to improve the quality of the regulatory framework of these sectors.


OECD Economic Surveys: Poland 2016

OECD Economic Surveys: Poland 2016

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2016-03-22

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9264252568

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This 2016 OECD Economic Survey of the Poland examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects. The special chapters cover: Skills and migration; Transport and energy infrastructure.


OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Chile 2016

OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Chile 2016

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2016-07-21

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 9264252614

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This report is the second Environmental Performance Review of Chile. It evaluates progress towards sustainable development and green growth, with a focus on climate change and biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.


ITF Round Tables Terrorism and International Transport Towards Risk-based Security Policy

ITF Round Tables Terrorism and International Transport Towards Risk-based Security Policy

Author: International Transport Forum

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2009-04-28

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9282102327

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This Round Table examines the contribution economic analysis can make to improving security in aviation and maritime shipping by quantifying the benefits of security measures and assessing their effectiveness, and examining techniques to allocate resources to target the highest risks.


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 Terrorism and International Transport Towards Risk-based Security Policy

ITF Round Tables Terrorism and International Transport Towards Risk-based Security Policy

Author: International Transport Forum

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2009-05-19

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9789282102312

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This Round Table examines the contribution economic analysis can make to improving security in aviation and maritime shipping by quantifying the benefits of security measures and assessing their effectiveness, and examining techniques to allocate resources to target the highest risks.


Port, Maritime and Hinterland Development in Southeast Asia (UUM Press)

Port, Maritime and Hinterland Development in Southeast Asia (UUM Press)

Author: Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani

Publisher: UUM Press

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 9670474949

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This book addresses myriad of issues and challenges in the field of port, maritime and hinterland development in Southeast Asia from multidisciplinary perspectives. Instead of focusing on only certain aspects of the maritime discipline, the book presents a range of different viewpoint from business and management, historical development, geography, law, and others. Although the book is made in the form of an edited book, readers will benefit and gain knowledge on many important issues in the field of port, maritime and hinterland development in Southeast Asia. This book will also be beneficial to all parties in this area, including policy and decision makers, government officials, port authorities, port operators or terminal operators, maritime-related service providers such as freight forwarders in port, ship agents, navigation officers, customs brokers, stevedores and other port users, shippers, passengers, and carriers. This book is also catered for those involved in maritime research or students who take maritime subject, or to the public who are interested in maritime issues. The contributors of this book are experts from diverse backgrounds with extensive experience in the fields of port, maritime and hinterland development. This is because we believe that maritime studies are intertwined with many aspects of life from environmental management to disputes at the sea, which will affect the maritime trade industry. Hence, issues in this book are also various. However, the emphasis is on the development of port, maritime and hinterland sector in Southeast Asia.