Modal shift ambitions of large North European ports: A contract-theory perspective on the role of port managing bodies

Port managing bodies (PMBs) need to respond to increased societal pressures for improving environmental performance. For many PMBs, a modal shift (MS) from road to rail and barge transport (where available) represents a strategic priority. Yet, in practice, few PMBs have set clear MS targets or have...

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Main Authors: M. Langenus, M. Dooms, E. Haezendonck, T. Notteboom, A. Verbeke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Maritime Transport Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666822X21000368