Date of Award
1975
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Schultz, Ronald R.
Abstract
This study was undertaken to present an overview of the marine facilities at the Port of Miami and to describe its functions in the context of traditional port geography. First an analysis of the historical development of the port at Miami is made. Second the impact of new technology in the maritime industry upon the Port of Miami is examined. Third the nature and fourth the origins and destinations of the port's trade are evaluated to establish volume of flows and the areal extent of the Seaport of Miami's waterborne commerce. Finally the future viability of the Dodge Island Complex is assessed.
Extent
176 p.
Recommended Citation
MARTI, BRUCE EDWARD, "SEAPORT OF MIAMI: SITE DEVELOPMENT, THE CONTAINER REVOLUTION, AND WATERBORNE COMMERCE" (1975). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1970 - 1979. 394.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_2/394
Identifier
FADT13693
Comments
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Charles E. Schmidt College of Science