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CONTENTS
1.PORTS AND THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN6
1.1Introduction...................................................................................................................61.1.1Containers.....................................................................................................71.1.2Container Definition......................................................................................71.2Ports..............................................................................................................................81.3Supply Chain.................................................................................................................81.4Globalisation..................................................................................................................91.5Shipping Alliances........................................................................................................101.6Ports – Strengths and Weaknesses..............................................................................101.7Hub Ports.....................................................................................................................111.8Marine Terminals.........................................................................................................121.8.1Flexibility.....................................................................................................121.8.2Continuous Improvement............................................................................121.9Conclusion...................................................................................................................13
2.MARINE TERMINAL OPERATIONS14
2.1Introduction.................................................................................................................142.2Port Development........................................................................................................142.3Technological Change..................................................................................................152.4Functions of the Marine Terminal...............................................................................172.5Factors Important to a Terminal’s Design and Operation...........................................182.6Types of Terminal........................................................................................................182.7General Cargo or Multipurpose Terminals..................................................................202.8Container Terminals....................................................................................................212.8.1The Advantages and Disadvantages of Containerisation...........................212.8.2Effect of Containership Size on Terminal Design......................................222.8.3Environmental Issues..................................................................................222.9Marine Terminal Features...........................................................................................232.9.1The Quay....................................................................................................232.9.2Gatehouse...................................................................................................24