Comparative Port History of Rotterdam and Antwerp (1880-2000): Competition, Cargo, and Costs [Paperback]

Ferry de Goey (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9052601399 | ISBN-13: 978-9052601397 | Publication Date: August 4, 2004

Comparative port history is often preached, but seldom practiced. This volume compares the development of Rotterdam and Antwerp in the period 1880-2000. Because of their geographical proximity, these European ports have a long history of intense rivalry. In order to attract new cargo flows, port dues and cargo-handling costs were regarded as vital instruments, but the volume qualifies the importance of pricing as a competitive instrument, and questions the common typologies of Rotterdam and Antwerp. Using new methods and theories, and employing an extensive, recently constructed database, the book presents a fresh look at an old topic. This volume contains contributions of both Belgian and Dutch authors.

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About the Author

Ferry de Goey is a historian and lectures on the History of Industrial Societies at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, where his specialization is Business History.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Aksant Academic Publishers (August 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9052601399
• ISBN-13: 978-9052601397
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,802,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)