Source: Shipping density data adapted from National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems.
(Detailed PDF map)

Container Terminal Surface of the World's Major Port Holdings, 2010

Global trade and freight distribution requires real estate assets for operations such as transshipment and warehousing to take place. An inventory of more than 440 container terminals throughout the world's main ports reveal substantial real estate assets along coastal areas controlled by terminal operators, accounting for more than 23,180 hectares (232 square kilometers) in 244 ports. The last two decades has seen growing constraints over these assets to accommodate the setting of global production networks and the related logistical activities. Port terminal assets are difficult and capital intensive to expand (additional demand) or replace (new site). It is thus not surprising that the financial sector has played a growing role in the industry as a provider of capital and also by acquiring stakes in terminal operating companies.

Home | Contents | Media | Glossary | Links | About | Contact | Purchase

Copyright © 1998-2012, Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Global Studies & Geography, Hofstra University, New York, USA.
This material (including graphics) cannot be copied or redistributed, in whole or in part, in ANY FORM (printed or electronic) and on ANY MEDIA. For specific uses permission MUST be requested and the material must be cited.