Global trade will increase over the coming years asking for solutions to cope with growing amounts of transported goods. Dryports can optimise the distribution of goods by accelerating transport flows, optimising logistics chains and improving the coordination of traffic infrastructures. The study presented in this book describes how and under what conditions dryports work efficiently as a complementary partner for seaports and as an option for future-oriented and sustainable logistics. The authors identify similarities and differences across four cases at: Bremen/Bremerhaven-Germany, Felixstowe-UK, Gothenburg/Falköping-Sweden, and Zeebrugge-Belgium and suggest under which conditions dryports have a good chance to succeed. The main conclusion is that spatial relief and environmental concerns in implementing and running a dryport do matter but, at the end of the day, competition and governance decide.

Manuel Kühn, born in 1977, Political Scientist, is researcher for maritime economy at the University of Bremen.
Karsten Seidel, born in 1958, Economist, is specialised in European maritime affairs.
Jochen Tholen, born in 1948, Economist and Sociologist, is specialised in regional economy at the University of Bremen.
Günter Warsewa, born in 1955, is Sociologist and Director of the IAW Institute ¿ University of Bremen.

Contents: Dimensions of the dryport concept: Spatial and environmental relief ¿ Integration into the logistics chain ¿ The functional dimension of the dryport concept ¿ Enhancing the seaport¿s competitive position ¿ Governance issues ¿ Case Studies: Bremen - Goteborg - Felixstowe - Zeebrugge ¿ Conditions and prospects for successful dryport development.