By improving the connectivity between China and Europe, Chinese investments aim to redefine China's position within global transport networks and logistics flows. This article explores the evolution of port activity in the Mediterranean following the implementation of investment strategies...

This paper describes approaches in intermodal supply chain management that aim to balance efficiency with sustainability requirements set by firms' corporate social responsibility commitments and society more generally. It explores how accreditation systems can help support green logistics...

Free ports are a form of territorial exceptionalism that has existed for centuries and become an important paradigm of globalization. In the contemporary setting, they act as transportation, logistics and trade platforms, using their territorial exceptionalism as a competitive advantage. Free...

The competitiveness of a seaport depends on the extent the cargo handled in the port can reach its hinterland destination (e.g. Acciaro & McKinnon, 2013). The importance of hinterland connections has been recognised as one of the most critical issues in port competitiveness and development in...