Port Planning and Design

The present book objective is to analyze current trends in the port sector and prevailing practices in port planning design and project evaluation. It identifies the limitations of these practices in dealing with uncertainty and recommends the integration of flexibility into designs and processes. The book proposes the use of Adaptive Port Planning methods including Real Options Analysis for valuing flexibility as more suitable approaches during times of uncertainty compared to traditional methods.This book is relevant to policymakers and decision-makers in the field of maritime transportation and logistics. Additionally professionals working in the shipping and trade industries as well as academics and students studying port management infrastructure or related subjects can benefit from the insights provided in this book.