Ports and cities are historically strongly linked, but the link between port and city growth has become weaker. This book examines how ports can regain their ro

Seaports, as part of urban centers, play a major role in the cultural, social and economic life of the cities in which they are located, and through the links t

Global trends in policy and technology related fields are rapidly reshaping the port industry worldwide. International in scope, this volume provides multidisci

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Port Development and Competition in East and Southern Africa analyzes the 15 main ports in East and Southern Africa (ESA) to assess whether their proposed capac