Ports and regional development: A spatial analysis on a panel of European regions

This paper analyses the impact of port activities on local development for a sample of 621 TL-3 regions located in thirteen European countries and observed over the period 1998–2009. Using a spatial panel econometric framework which controls for spatial fixed effects, the paper provides an estimate of both the direct and indirect (i.e. spillover) effects associated to port activities. Results suggest that ports might have non-negligible effects on local GDP: interestingly, an important share of the effects takes place outside the region where the port is located.     

广西梧州港赤水圩作业区码头工程给排水设计

文章以广西梧州港赤水圩作业区码头工程为例,系统介绍了该码头给排水工程的设计要点,为类似工程项目的给排水设计提供借鉴。     

Patterns of urbanization and energy requirements: recent regulation changes and simulation studies concerning American urban areas

In recent years, the world economy has become more integrated internationally and container transportation has become increasingly more important as the proportion of all trade using containers is continuously growing. In order to adapt to the increasing containerization trend, it is essential to plan and construct adequate ports and facilities to cope with this development.

Based on the analysis of factors influencing container movements, this paper illustrates the logical relationships for a distribution model, which has been used to predict the distribution of containers among the three main Seaports near Shenzhen and Hong Kong. A fuzzy number‐based distribution model is outlined in the paper. The paper illustrates the main influencing factors and their logical relationships and proposes a primary distribution model where the attractiveness of each port has been calibrated. The results show that the Port of Hong Kong is significantly more attractive than the other two ports modelled and is likely to continue to be so in the future.     

Priority Berthing For Congested Ports: rationale and a model

Adverse effects on a national economy of port congestion are identified. The rationale underlying a system of priority berthing for awaiting vessels is described and contrasted with the operational system of first‐come, first‐served. A system of priority berthing is capable of minimizing the generalized social cost of congestion and this is structured mathematically as a multi‐attribute, decision‐making problem. A worked example is outlined and a computer program described.     

Trends and Opportunities for the Long-Term Development of Rotterdam's Port Complex

This article presents an overview of trends relevant for the long-term development of Rotterdam's port complex and resulting opportunities for this complex. These trends resulted from a literature review and conversations with 20 professors in fields relevant for port development. Nine trends that can be expected to become increasingly important in the next decades are discussed. These trends include the rise of manufacturing and logistics platforms, higher land efficiency, increasingly mixed land use in port areas, and rising importance of a “regional innovation system” in ports. Opportunities and concerns for the port of Rotterdam resulting from the trends are discussed.     

新型钢管桩桩尖在天津港高桩码头的应用

结合天津港某高桩码头的工程实例,针对钢管桩采用不同型式桩尖时的穿透能力进行分析比较,根据静载试桩数据研究钢管桩在不同人土深度时的承载能力和半封闭桩尖的闭塞效应。试桩结果表明高桩码头采用新型桩尖的钢管桩基础,能有效缩短桩长、节省投资,在减少单桩锤击次数和缩短工期方面效果明显,可为今后钢管桩桩尖的应用提供参考。     

唐山港京唐港区20万t级航道工程建设方案的研究

唐山港京唐港区20万t级进港航道是在我国粉沙质海岸上建成的最大规模的人工航道。针对本港区20万t级进港航道前期研究、设计和建设实施中遇到的主要技术问题,如航道选线、主尺度设计、防沙堤口门布置、航道13门段的泥沙骤淤和横流等．进行深入细致的分析研究并提出解决方案。本工程的成功建设对在泥沙运动机理较为复杂的粉沙质海岸上建设高等级航道具有一定的借鉴意义。     

Influential factors in the design of port infrastructure tariffs

ABSTRACT

The main aim of this article is to examine the factors influential to the practical process of port infrastructure tariff design. The analysis is based on the survey data of 67 seaports representing the Australasian, East Asian, European, North American and South American regions. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was first carried out to identify the factors influential to the selection of the infrastructure tariff design model. Subsequently, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to confirm the relationship between the variables. The findings showed that demand, knowledge about pricing theories, the dynamics of port and shipping sectors (including competition and ship size), pricing objectives and port cost consideration are influential factors in infrastructure tariff design. Most ports use a mix of pricing approaches including price discrimination, cost-based pricing and market-based pricing. Ports are aware of the basic pricing approaches but have limited knowledge of their application. Based on the results of analysis, policy implications for port management in designing port infrastructure tariffs, limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.     

某港口饱和软土地基加固效果分析

文章以某港口软土地基加固工程为例,介绍采用塑料排水板＋吹填砂堆载预压加固处理方法,通过现场的监测资料、加固前后的室内试验和原位测试资料的分析对比,结果表明软土地基的加固效果显著。为同类工程的设计和施工提供参考。     

生态系统健康的港口规划生态影响分析方法探讨

文章以海洋港口为例,综合港口建设的主要生态影响,指出目前规划环评生态影响分析方法的不足,探讨了基于区域生态系统健康的生态影响分析方法和思路,为定量评价港口规划实施对区域生态系统健康影响提供依据。