Since its introduction in the 1950s, containerised shipping has grown dramatically. Accompanying this growth has been a substantial growth in concentration. In this paper, we theoretically identify the effects of firm growth on concentration, and then examine the determinants of firm growth...

Transport occurs over a network and involves a multitude of different origins, destinations, and modes, which complicates the estimation of structural models. However, an understanding of the type and level of market adjustments among key transport statistics is central to analysing the effects...

We develop and estimate a model of railroad pricing over a network where railroads may, or may not, face upstream, or downstream, competition with barges. Service quality differences amongst modes and link economies may result in railroad pricing which can exclude barge movements in the...

Costs of delays for shipping on the Mississippi River caused by lock congestion are important and adversely impact growth in shipments on that mode. This study analyses the competitive position of grain shipments and quantifies delay costs on the Mississippi River system. A spatial optimisation...

The rapid growth of container shipments has exacerbated congestion at ports and railway corridors. The purpose of this paper is to analyse congestion in the logistics channels for container imports into the United States. A spatial stochastic optimisation model was specified which optimises...