Crismeire Isbaex

2 months ago | mdpi.com | Teresa Batista |Luis Rosa |Luis Sancho de Rosa |Luís Valente Rosa |Francisco Borges |Crismeire Isbaex

1. IntroductionSince the 1950s, there has been considerable expansion in world trade, which currently accounts for over 50% of global economic output []. This development has increased the importance of maritime transport, assuming a central role in facilitating international trade in the contemporary global economy. It is therefore vital to improve knowledge about the role of ports within the transportation system, which function as pivotal hubs that connect maritime routes with inland networks.