Essays about: "competitiveness of port"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words competitiveness of port.

1. 1. Competitive cities and architecture. : A case study of Malmo, Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Nathan Frank Ó Néill; [2023]
   Keywords : Neoliberalism; Urban Planning Architecture; City-Branding; Competitive city;

   Abstract : Abstract    This thesis explores the evolving relationship between architecture and the globally competitive city, specifically examining how architects are involved in the realization of market metaphors that underpin city-branding on global markets. Specifically, this research focuses on waterfront redevelopment projects of post-industrial cities. READ MORE

3. 2. Entrepreneurial rent-seeking behaviour in the context of governance conditions

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Giga Chitishvili; Matthias Spottka; [2022]
   Keywords : Rent-seeking; Enterprises; Entrepreneurial Behavior; Entrepreneurship; Democracy; Freedom of Speech; Political Accountability; Public Sector Transparency; Rule of Law; Georgia; Germany; Anaklia; Nord Stream 2;

   Abstract : Entrepreneurship is often linked to some of the most compelling economic and social issues of our time and can therefore be emphasised as essential and relevant. This thesis puts entrepreneurial behaviour in the spotlight and adopts the theoretical lens that enterprises may act as rent-seekers, striving to influence the distribution of income and wealth at the political level for their personal benefit. READ MORE

4. 3. The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Achille Loce-Mandes; [2016-07-04]
   Keywords : Scandinavia; warehousing; supply chain; maritime; port; port performance; port-centric; ecommerce; e-buyers;

   Abstract : The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics). Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s investment choice. READ MORE

5. 4. Does reputation matter?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gustav Wingstrand; Björn Hellqvist; [2015]
   Keywords : CBIRM; Corporate Brand Management; Strategy; Porter’s Diamond; Cargo port industry; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: Investigate how the corporate brand can play a strategic role within the cargo port industry through affecting the choice of cargo port from the customer’s perspective. Methodology: A qualitative method with an abductive approach has been used. The research design is based on semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

6. 5. Competitive Global Ports for Regional Economic Development : The Port of Valencia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

   Author : Mario Sánchez Brox; [2014]
   Keywords : regional development; port; logistics; institutional economics; structure of provision;

   Abstract : Face to high unemployment and GDP stagnation, competitive ports bear potential positive impacts on regional economic development over their hinterland. Ports are conceived as nodes in global supply chains basing their competitiveness in deriving location, infrastructure, connectivity and supply chain integration advantages for logistics operators. READ MORE