Ports, peripherality and concentration - deconcentration factors: a review

Wiradanti, Bahana, Pettit, Stephen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7265-4079, Potter, Andrew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3157-9735 and Abouarghoub, Wessam ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1647-1291 2018. Ports, peripherality and concentration - deconcentration factors: a review. Maritime Business Review 3 (4) , pp. 375-393. 10.1108/MABR-09-2018-0040

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on peripheral ports, hub ports and concentration – deconcentration factors. This is an issue since investments in port development in more peripheral locations are challenging due to the difficult financial situation currently faced by the maritime industry. Design/methodology/approach –This paper presents a narrative literature review focusing on peripherality in the context of seaports and transport. Moreover, it gathers the reasons why ports concentrate - deconcentrate, and how these factors evolve over time. Findings – This paper develops a future research agenda for peripheral ports. Practical implications – The paper provides insights for ports in developing countries in their efforts to upgrade their port facilities and infrastructure. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the research on ports in peripheral locations which have been under studied compared to larger hub ports.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	2397-3757
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	16 November 2018
Date of Acceptance:	22 October 2018
Last Modified:	20 Nov 2024 09:00
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/116882

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