Abstract
With supply chains distributed across global markets, ocean container transport now is a critical element of any such supply chain. We identify key characteristics of ocean container transport from a supply chain perspective. We find that unlike continental (road) transport, service offerings tend to be consolidated in few service providers, and a strong focus exists on maximization of capital intensive resources. Based on the characteristics of ocean container transport as part of global supply chains, we list a number of relevant and challenging research areas and associated questions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 253-268 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Production and Operations Management |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |