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Inland cities, maritime gateways, and international trade

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  • César Ducruet
  • David Guerrero

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This research discusses the different spatial configurations of the nexus between inland city and port gateway. A comparative analysis of 64 inland capital cities is proposed based on port, transport, trade, and urban indicators. The obtained trends suggest that there is a trade-off between remoteness and trade openness, which differentiates three clusters of inland cities: major logistics hubs, constrained metropolises, and underdeveloped corridors. We review more qualitatively intermodalism and port choice issues along six selected corridors.

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  • César Ducruet & David Guerrero, 2022. "Inland cities, maritime gateways, and international trade," EconomiX Working Papers 2022-17, University of Paris Nanterre, EconomiX.
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    corridor; freight flows; maritime transport; port hinterland; trade openness; urban system;
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    JEL classification:

    • L90 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - General
    • R40 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - General

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