Institutional challenges to intermodal transport and logistics : governance in port regionalisation and hinterland integration / by Jason Monios.

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Monios, Jason [author.]

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TextSeries: Transport and mobility seriesPublisher: Farnham : Ashgate, 2014Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text
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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781472423221
1472423224

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

388.04406 23

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TA1215 .M66 2014

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Contents:

The geography of intermodal transport and logistics -- The role of institutions in intermodal transport and logistics -- Case study (Europe): intermodal terminals -- Case study (UK): intermodal logistics -- Case study (USA): intermodal corridor -- Institutional challenges to intermodal transport and logistics -- Institutional adaptation and the future of intermodal transport and logistics.

Summary: "This book provides an overview of intermodal transport and logistics including the policy background, emerging industry trends and academic approaches. Establishing the three key features of intermodal transport geography as intermodal terminals, inland logistics and hinterland corridors, Jason Monios takes an institutional approach to understanding the difficulties of successful intermodal transport and logistics. Key areas of investigation include the policy and planning background, the roles of public and private stakeholders and the identification of emerging strategy conflicts"--Provided by publisher.

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"This book provides an overview of intermodal transport and logistics including the policy background, emerging industry trends and academic approaches. Establishing the three key features of intermodal transport geography as intermodal terminals, inland logistics and hinterland corridors, Jason Monios takes an institutional approach to understanding the difficulties of successful intermodal transport and logistics. Key areas of investigation include the policy and planning background, the roles of public and private stakeholders and the identification of emerging strategy conflicts"--Provided by publisher.