Research Handbook on Maritime Logistics

This comprehensive Research Handbook synthesises the latest research in the evolving field of maritime logistics. Gathering insights from leading experts, it provides an essential overview of key developments and potential areas of inquiry. Contributors give background to the role of maritime logistics as a derived and network-based industrial sector.Global in scope, the Research Handbook observes regional challenges, technological developments and key operational issues. Chapters evaluate strategic and operational management perspectives, conduct an in-depth analysis of vertical and horizontal integration strategies in the container shipping industry, and address sustainability and technology development in a shipping and port context, among others. They explore whether the study of maritime logistics is currently undergoing a Kuhnian paradigm shift and conclude by considering future directions for the discipline.The Research Handbook on Maritime Logistics is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of logistics, supply chain management and operations. Its discussions on ongoing debates and key actors within the sector will also benefit practitioners in business and management and public policy.