Shifting Proximities: The Maritime Ports Sector in an Era of Global Suppy Chains
Researchers: Peter V. Hall and Wouter Jacobs Publisher: Routledge Documentation: Regional Studies Economic geographers argue that spatial and non-spatial dimensions of proximity are central to innovation and collective action. The various dimensions of proximity in relation to maritime ports are examined. Global supply chains represent a shift in organizational and cognitive proximities between seaports and among port users. In the process, extra-local relationships have become even more influential in maritime port development. As organizational proximity between dominant port users has increased through vertical and horizontal integration, territorially based institutional and social proximities, especially as regards stable and shared regulatory systems, are increasingly important as a counterbalance to ensure openness to innovation and upgrading. Mengubah Kedekatan: Sektor Pelabuhan Maritim dalam Era Rantai Persediaan Global Sejumlah ahli geografi berpendapat bahwa ...