This study provides an overview of the Motorways of the Sea programme since its inception. On the basis of the research carried out, three principal barriers have been identified. These barriers are as follows: 1) stakeholders are not sufficiently aware of the programme; 2) there is a lack of...

This study provides an overview of the Motorways of the Sea programme since its inception. On the basis of the research carried out, three principal barriers have been identified. These barriers are as follows: 1) stakeholders are not sufficiently aware of the programme; 2) there is a lack of...

This study examines the application of the EU State Aid rules for infrastructure investments in the seaport sector and compares recent examples of State Aids for the northern and southern EU seaports against the background of various types of port organisation. The findings of the study can be...

According to the social partners, other stakeholders and recent studies, the shortage of qualified personnel in maritime and inland waterway transport is posing problems. This study aims to provide background information on the causes and impact of this shortage.

According to the social partners, other stakeholders and recent studies, the shortage of qualified personnel in maritime and inland waterway transport is posing problems. This study aims to provide background information on the causes and impact of this shortage.

The market environment for seaborne trade has changed considerably within the last 15 years. Globalisation, offshoring and the unprecedented growth of containerisation have led to changes in maritime transport and logistics chains. The worldwide economic downturn of 2008-2009 has also had an...

The market environment for seaborne trade has changed considerably within the last 15 years. Globalisation, offshoring and the unprecedented growth of containerisation have led to changes in maritime transport and logistics chains. The worldwide economic downturn of 2008 ȴ2009 has also had an...

The market environment for seaborne trade has changed considerably within the last 15 years. Globalisation, off-shoring and the unprecedented growth of containerisation have led to changes in maritime transport and logistics chains. This study aims at explaining the impact of these developments...