The Dynamics of Short Sea Shipping: New Practices and Trends

Stratos Papadimitriou, Dimitrios V. Lyridis, Ioannis Koliousis, Vangelis Tsioumas, Eleftherios Sdoukopoulos, Peter J. Stavroulakis

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    Abstract

    This book discusses the main drivers that affect the introduction and growth of short sea shipping services. It describes and analyses the main operational concepts of short sea shipping and introduces relevant administrative and strategic approaches that enable its sustainable execution. Short Sea Shipping (SSS) comprises freight and passenger mobility by waterborne transport at a limited range, without crossing an ocean. Being a direct competitor to land-based transport modes, it uses ports and inland waterways to complement traditional transportation systems, increase capacity, improve flexibility, and contribute towards the goal of sustainable mobility. The reader will be introduced to various aspects of short sea shipping including benefits and shortfalls, relevant regulations and policies, and the applicability of short sea services within a given case or scenario.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Number of pages188
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-98044-7
    ISBN (Print)978-3-319-98043-0
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2018

    Publication series

    NamePalgrave Studies in Maritime Economics
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan

    Keywords

    • Maritime
    • economic geography
    • Transport
    • mobility
    • freight
    • mega vessels
    • Europe
    • global trade
    • Logistics
    • cargo

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