| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 315 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Maritime trade evolutions and port city developments in Asia -- Recent development of maritime logistics -- Scenario analysis for Hong Kong port development under changing business environment -- Models for port competitive analysis in Asia-Pacific region -- Is port throughput a port output? -- A framework for modelling and benchmarking maritime clusters: an application to the maritime cluster of Piraeus -- A performance evaluation strategy towards dealers in the automotive supply chain -- A yard allocation strategy for export containers via simulation and optimization -- Integration of AGVS in intermodal rail operations at deep sea terminals -- On the ongoing increase of containership size -- A linearized approach for liner ship fleet planning with demand uncertainty -- Ship emissions, costs and their tradeoffs -- Exploring tanker market elasticity with respect to oil production using Foresim. |
| Summary |
This timely book discusses the recent developments in maritime logistics, an important specialized area for the global economy. It includes issues such as the recent economic crisis, port competition and development, and provides insights and trends relating to these issues. Consisting of renowned researchers worldwide, the primary objective of the book identifies some of the new problems and challenges faced and innovative solutions to address these problems. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Shipping.
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Shipping. |
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Business logistics.
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Business logistics. |
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Harbors -- Asia.
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Harbors. |
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Asia. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Chew, Ek Peng, 1963-
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Lee, Loo Hay.
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Tang, Loon Ching.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Advances in maritime logistics and supply chain systems. Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2011 9789814329859 (OCoLC)668196791 |
| ISBN |
9789814329866 (electronic book) |
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981432986X (electronic book) |
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1283433567 |
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9781283433563 |
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9789814329859 |
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9814329851 |
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