The Geography of Transport Systems https://transportgeography.org The spatial organization of transportation and mobility Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:27:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/transportgeography.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Geography-of-Transport-Systems-5e-web-size.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The Geography of Transport Systems https://transportgeography.org 32 32 137688927 Chapter 5.5 (Air transport) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-5-5-air-transport-updated/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 01:27:01 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30893 An overview of the air transport industry, particularly its development and network structure. It also discusses extensively the significant impacts of the pandemic on the industry and the ongoing recovery.

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The post Chapter 5.5 (Air transport) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30893 Chapter 5.6 (Intermodal transportation) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-5-6-intermodal-transportation-updated/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:01:29 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30718 A comprehensive overview of intermodalism and the role of the container as a transport, production and distribution unit. Much of what constitutes international trade and global supply chains have been made possible by containerization. 5.6 – Intermodal Transportation and Containerization | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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5.6 – Intermodal Transportation and Containerization | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 5.6 (Intermodal transportation) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30718 A cartographic history of containerization https://transportgeography.org/a-cartographic-history-of-containerization/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:30:09 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30507 I provided an interview and a series of maps to the coastal science magazine Hakai depicting the history of containerization. Maps about container port activity in 1970, 1995, and 2020 are available.

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In Graphic Detail: The Rise of the Shipping Container
The post A cartographic history of containerization first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30507 Chapter 5.4 (Maritime transportation) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-5-4-maritime-transportation-updated/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:35:24 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30494 Provides an overview of the geography of maritime shipping with the latest information available. 5.4 – Maritime Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org) The maritime transportation sector is extensively discussed in Port Economics, Management and Policy.

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The maritime transportation sector is extensively discussed in Port Economics, Management and Policy.

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5.3 – Rail Transportation and Pipelines | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 5.3 (Rail transportation) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30316 Chapter 5.2 (Road transportation) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-5-2-road-transportation-updated/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:12:19 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30138 Mostly relates to current data concerning car manufacturing and road transport demand factors. 5.2 – Road Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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5.2 – Road Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 5.2 (Road transportation) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30138 Chapter 5.1 (Transportation modes) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-5-1-transportation-modes-updated/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:34:06 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=30000 Covers a basic introduction to transportation modes and the concepts of modal competition and modal shift. Passenger and freight transportation often compete over the same road infrastructures. A trend has been to separate passenger and freight modes. 5.1 – Transportation Modes, Modal Competition and Modal Shift | The Geography of

The post Chapter 5.1 (Transportation modes) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> Covers a basic introduction to transportation modes and the concepts of modal competition and modal shift. Passenger and freight transportation often compete over the same road infrastructures. A trend has been to separate passenger and freight modes.

5.1 – Transportation Modes, Modal Competition and Modal Shift | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 5.1 (Transportation modes) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 30000 Chapter 4.4 (Transportation, sustainability and decarbonization) update https://transportgeography.org/chapter-4-4-transportation-sustainability-and-decarbonization-update/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 03:39:17 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=29863 An overview of the concept of sustainable transportation and the complexity of its conceptualization and implementation. Decarbonization is the outcome of the evolution of sustainability into a more practical field of application. 4.4 – Transportation, Sustainability and Decarbonization | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 4.4 (Transportation, sustainability and decarbonization) update first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> An overview of the concept of sustainable transportation and the complexity of its conceptualization and implementation. Decarbonization is the outcome of the evolution of sustainability into a more practical field of application.

4.4 – Transportation, Sustainability and Decarbonization | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 4.4 (Transportation, sustainability and decarbonization) update first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 29863 Chapter 4.3 (Environmental footprint of transportation) updated https://transportgeography.org/chapter-4-3-environmental-footprint-of-transportation-updated/ Tue, 31 May 2022 16:29:05 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=29710 An analysis of the physical footprint of transportation systems and their environmental impacts, including modes and terminals. 4.3 – The Environmental Footprint of Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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4.3 – The Environmental Footprint of Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

The post Chapter 4.3 (Environmental footprint of transportation) updated first appeared on The Geography of Transport Systems.]]> 29710 The concept of inventory in transit at freight terminals https://transportgeography.org/the-concept-of-inventory-in-transit-at-freight-terminals/ Sun, 29 May 2022 23:42:01 +0000 https://transportgeography.org/?p=29641 Freight terminals are not only responsible to transfer goods from one mode to another, but also hold a large quantity of cargo that can be considered in transit, but at the terminal. Inventory in Transit at Freight Terminals | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Inventory in Transit at Freight Terminals

Freight terminals are not only responsible to transfer goods from one mode to another, but also hold a large quantity of cargo that can be considered in transit, but at the terminal.

Inventory in Transit at Freight Terminals | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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