Conditions influencing the choice between direct shipment and transshipment in maritime shipping network
Abstract This study examines the conditions that influence the choice between direct shipment and transshipment, focusing on two factors: geographical distance and demand. We develop a two-stage model comprising shipping lines and shippers, and apply it to a virtual maritime network with one origin,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Shipping and Trade |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41072-021-00085-3 |