This paper examines the spatial and institutional characteristics of inland port development in Latin America, through an analysis of a detailed case study of the port of Veracruz inMexico. It explores the spatial distribution of seaports and inland ports aswell as the issues of customs clearance, rail regulation, cargo security and land acquisition, before discussing conflicting models of deve…
This article provides a review of the costs associated with trade and customs procedures at sea ports (trade and customs compliance costs). As such, the article draws on an ongoing body of research, including interviews with over 50 individuals within the UK port sector and the UK’s trade policy and customs community. Demand for good research in the assessment of trade and customs compliance …
The purpose of this study is to discuss the progress and challenges of South Asia in trade liberalization and facilitation, and to quantitatively demonstrate the potential benefits of trade facilitation in South Asia.
Positioned at the nexus of import/export flows, customs authorities represent a significant node in a firm's global supply chain network. In light of the traditional need for physical inspection of goods by customs authorities, the significance of this node is often viewed in terms of its potential disruption to the network flow. Customs reforms that aim to facilitate the international flow o…