Strategies for Global and Regional Ports: The Case of Caribbean Container and Cruise Ports

by Gustaaf De Monie, Frank Hendrickx, Karel Joos, Laurent Couvreur, Chris Peeters

Overview

PROF. DR. anus PEETERS PRESIDENT- ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POLICY RESEARCH CORPORATION N. V. The "Strategies for Global and Regional Ports" confirms that container shipping in the wider Caribbean is in for tumultuous development in the years to come. One of the driving forces behind the momentous changes expected in the provision of maritime liner services in the region, is the growing reliance by major container carriers on multi-layered transhipment concepts and hub ports. Given its favourable location at the junction of North-South and East­ West trades, the Caribbean region is increasingly becoming a crucial factor in the service pattern of major carriers. As a result, global terminal operating companies such as Hutchison Port Holdings and Stevedoring Services of America, are already tapping the potential for developing port activity that was, until recently, dormant. In anticipation of the new shipping patterns to emerge in the coming months and years, major political decisions with respect to shipping and port development need to be taken by Caribbean Governments. Many of these decisions will be made under pressure of well­ meaning lobbies, but which do not always have the necessary insight into liner shipping developments. The Netherlands Antilles is one of those nations whose ports are at a crossroads and may either become regional hub ports or turn into feeder ports. In view of the changes in the Caribbean maritime geography, the Ministry of Traffic and Transport of the Netherlands Antilles commissioned Policy Research Corporation N.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792384311
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	03/31/1999
Edition description:	1998
Pages:	221
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

I. Containerisation: The Overall Picture.- II. Past and Present Container Terminal Performance in the Caribbean and Adjacent Sub-Region (Colombia / Venezuela).- III. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses in the Major Ports of the Caribbean Region and the Colombian/Venezuelan Sub-Region.- IV. Lessons and Conclusions.- I. Methodology.- II. The World Cruise Industry.- III. The Caribbean Cruise Industry.- IV. Impact of Structural Changes in the Cruise Industry on the Competitive Position of Caribbean Destinations.- V. Strengths and Weaknesses of Selected Caribbean Destinations.- VI. Conclusions.

Editorial Reviews

Presents a Caribbean SWOT analysis, examining container shipping and cruising. Concentrates on the competitive position of Caribbean ports with respect to the main container trade routes or cruise loops within the region, with chapters on past and present container terminal performance in the region, strengths and weaknesses of 13 major ports, the world and Caribbean cruise industry, and strengths and weaknesses of selected Caribbean destinations. Conclusions are based on information gathered during fact-finding missions in the wider Caribbean region, consisting of interviews with port authorities, terminal operating companies, and shipping and forwarding agents. The editors are affiliated with the Policy Research Corporation N. V., a management consulting agency. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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