Academic research on port competitiveness has so far focused on the identification of the
drivers of port competitiveness and their measurement. This paper argues that the port …

Maritime ports play a pivotal role in facilitating trade, serving as key nodes in global transport
chains. Competitive pressure exists for port managers and operators to search for ways to …

There are increasing concerns on the environmental impact of port operations and
development due to pressing global issues such as climate change and energy …

This study applies a factor-cluster analysis to a sample of 321 residents in the city of
Valencia based on their perceptions of the impacts of cruises on their city. Three clusters of …

Due to dynamic competition, the gain of autonomy through port devolution and the resulting
evolution towards accountability in diverse fields of performance, port authorities (PAs) …

The study advances an innovative conceptualization of the marketing strategies developed
by Port Authorities (PAs), framing a relevant case of hybrid organisation into a business …

This study applies stakeholder management principles to the port domain. We provide a
conceptual framework for evaluating the communication strategies a (landlord) Port …

Conventional studies on port governance reform mostly propose de-contextualized models,
which overlook the embeddedness forces of ports in specific institutional and economic …

This paper presents the current status and trends over time in the environmental situation of
European ports, based on the results of a wide representation of EcoPorts members (90 …

Governments around the world are adopting inclusive growth agendas. The ambition to
align economic growth ambitions with broader-based social benefits is increasingly …