Changing variables of port success before and after the container revolution: The South Atlantic and Gulf regions

Author

• Roberta L. Witters

Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Ivy, Russell L.

Abstract

Ports in the United States (US) are encouraged to compete in a free market system. Several Shipping Acts since the 1800's have ensured that each port is not given exclusive rights over any other US port. Because shipping lines are free to choose the port they utilize, ports have to continually upgrade their facilities to keep up with continual changes in the industry. The container revolution changed the entire port network system. What makes a port successful before and after the container revolution for thirty selected US ports is examined in this study. Variables that determine a successful port are tested and found to be different before and after the container revolution.

Extent

109 p.

Comments

Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2001.|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2001.

Recommended Citation

Witters, Roberta L., "Changing variables of port success before and after the container revolution: The South Atlantic and Gulf regions" (2001). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 176.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/176

Identifier

FADT12806

Format

pdf