Containerisation and Eastern Mediterranean

"Containerisation and Eastern Mediterranean" provides a comprehensive analysis of containerization and its impact on the transport of goods as well as globalization. The book highlights the development of intermodal freight transport, which has been significantly enhanced by the ability to transfer containers between different modes of transport. This efficiency has not only reduced transportation costs but also increased the competitiveness of ports that aim to position themselves as regional hubs. In particular, the eastern Mediterranean ports, such as those in Cyprus and Crete, are strategically located and could rise to become significant regional container transshipment points in the near future. The book offers valuable insights into the dynamics of containerization and its effects on trade routes between Europe, Asia, and North America.