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The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on peripheral ports, hub ports and concentration – deconcentration factors. This is an issue, as investments in port…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on peripheral ports, hub ports and concentration – deconcentration factors. This is an issue, as investments in port development in more peripheral locations are challenging due to the difficult financial situation currently faced by the maritime industry.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents a narrative literature review focusing on peripherality in the context of seaports and transport. Moreover, it gathers the reasons why ports concentrate–deconcentrate, and how these factors evolve over time.
Findings
This paper develops a future research agenda for peripheral ports.
Practical implications
The paper provides insights for ports in developing countries in their efforts to upgrade their port facilities and infrastructure.
Originality/value
This paper contributes to the research on ports in peripheral locations which have been under studied compared to larger hub ports.
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