Abstract
This paper focuses on dry port as a key notion in port-hinterland development. We first discuss the concept of dry port by reviewing existing literature. Then, we explore the reasons behind the emergence and development of inland node systems in different geographical, economic and institutional contexts. Next, the paper presents a classification of dry ports based on a multitude of factors and dimensions and the respective benefits to different parties. The study then focuses on the specific characteristics of dry ports and associated transport networks in developing countries.
In the last part, we present a case study on the dry port system in Vietnam by reviewing the seaport and inland transport system and analyzing the current status of inland terminals in Vietnam. To conclude, a SWOT analysis is presented with regard to the development of the dry port network in Vietnam, followed by recommendations for policy makers.
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Citation
NGUYEN, C.L. and NOTTEBOOM, T. (2016), "Dry Ports As Extensions of Maritime Deep-Sea Ports: A Case Study of Vietnam", Journal of International Logistics and Trade, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 65-88. https://doi.org/10.24006/jilt.2016.14.1.65
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2016 Jungseok Research Institute of International Logistics and Trade
License
This is an Open-Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited