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Recent developments and prospects at UK container ports

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Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Summary
  • Table 1: Container Traffic at UK Ports, 1988 to 1999
  • Coverage
  • Trade
  • Data
  • The last 10 years
  • Interpretation
  • Containerisation
  • Direct Trade & Transhipment
  • Forecasts - Methodology
  • European and World Forecasts
  • Ports
  • Throughput
  • Ship Size
  • Productivity
  • Quay Length
  • Quality of Service
  • Dedicated Terminals/Berths
  • Land Utilisation
  • Automation
  • Balance of Supply and Demand
  • Inland Distribution
  • Conclusion
  • Further Work
  • Glossary & Abbreviations
  • References
  • Major North European Container Terminals

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