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TitleContainer ports in developing countries
NameLaventhal, William Tricot (author), Langhorne, Richard (chair), Wakeman III, Thomas (co-chair), Kütting, Gabriella (internal member), Ferguson, Yale (internal member), Rutgers University, Graduate School - Newark,
Degree Date2009-05
Date Created2009
SubjectGlobal Affairs,
Shipping--Developing countries,
Harbors--Developing countries,
Maritime law--Developing countries
DescriptionThis dissertation investigates whether organizational and technological changes in the global economy, the port and maritime industry, and infrastructure financing have created port development barriers for developing countries on the global periphery. The restructuring of the international economy and development of global supply chains has altered both the routes and manner in which goods are traded. The port infrastructure that connects economies to the system of global trade has changed significantly in response to containerization of manufactured trade. The financing of port development has also evolved as governments have transferred investment responsibilities to the private sector. This dissertation proposes that changes in the global economy, maritime industry, and port financing models have created barriers to port development for countries on the global periphery. Port development barriers can have a significant impact on these countries’ economic development. This research examines potential solutions for overcoming port development barriers, and also discusses some future trends that may shape the port development patterns and the overall global economy in the future.
NotePh.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 158-161)
Noteby William Tricot Laventhal
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttp://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.2/rucore10002600001.ETD.000051301
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - Newark Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.