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" Unravelling the factors contributing to the dynamic development of adjacent ports, this book not only provides an overview of the state-of-the-art research in this field, but also sets an agenda for further study. Consequently, the contributors develop a clear academic view on opportunities for cooperation and identify avenues for further joint research which is useful to ports in proximity throughout the world."" Taking an approach that is broader than usual, the authors clearly outline the interdependency between adjacent ports in their respective development patterns through a series of international case studies. The concepts of strategic management, supply chain management, port and transport economics and economic and transport geography are applied throughout the book to offer an in-depth understanding of the processes underlying spatial and functional dynamics in port systems."--Book Jacket.