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Maritime policy in the North Sea region: Application of the cluster approach (2014)
Journal Article
Flitsch, V., Herz, N., Wolff, J., & Baird, A. J. (2014). Maritime policy in the North Sea region: Application of the cluster approach. Maritime Economics and Logistics, 16, 484-500. https://doi.org/10.1057/mel.2014.12

The aim of maritime policy is to achieve continued trade development and hence economic growth while ensuring seas and coastal areas are adequately protected. Historically, many policy decisions, not least with regard to maritime transport, were arri... Read More about Maritime policy in the North Sea region: Application of the cluster approach.

Acquisition of UK ports by private equity funds. (2013)
Journal Article
Baird, A. (2013). Acquisition of UK ports by private equity funds. Research in Transportation Business & Management, 8, 158-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2013.07.004

Private equity (PE) ownership of port regulatory authorities and port land is primarily a feature in the UK. Most other countries retain public port authorities who lease/concession port land and operations to private terminal operators rather than s... Read More about Acquisition of UK ports by private equity funds..

Technical and economic evaluation of the floating container storage and transhipment terminal (FCSTT). (2013)
Journal Article
Baird, A., & Rother, D. (2013). Technical and economic evaluation of the floating container storage and transhipment terminal (FCSTT). Transportation Research Part C : Emerging Technologies, 30C, 178-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2012.12.013

This paper presents a preliminary technical and economic evaluation for a new concept, the Floating Container Storage & Transhipment Terminal, or ‘FCSTT’. The main purpose of the FCSTT is considered to handle transhipment traffic, although its use co... Read More about Technical and economic evaluation of the floating container storage and transhipment terminal (FCSTT)..

Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services. (2013)
Journal Article
Baird, A., & Pedersen, R. N. (2013). Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services. Journal of Transport Geography, 32, 77-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2013.08.007

In this study CO2 emissions are calculated for ferries operating on both short and long range sea routes between mainland Scotland and the Orkney Isles. CO2 emissions for land transport options connecting with the respective ferry services are also a... Read More about Analysis of CO2 emissions for island ferry services..

Maritime Policy in the North Sea Region: Application of the Cluster Approach (2013)
Book Chapter
Baird, A., Flitsch, V., Herz, N., & Wolff, J. (2013). Maritime Policy in the North Sea Region: Application of the Cluster Approach. In J. Xu (Ed.), Contemporary Marine and Maritime Policy. Nova Sciences Publishers Inc

The aim of maritime policy is to achieve continued trade development and hence economic growth while ensuring seas and coastal areas are adequately protected. Historically, many policy decisions, not least with regard to maritime transport, were arri... Read More about Maritime Policy in the North Sea Region: Application of the Cluster Approach.

The value of container terminal investment to ocean carrier strategy. (2011)
Journal Article
Pawlik, T., Stemmler, L., Baird, A., & Helch, M. (2011). The value of container terminal investment to ocean carrier strategy. Maritime Economics and Logistics, 13, 319-341. https://doi.org/10.1057/mel.2011.8

In the current adverse economic environment, container lines strive to cut costs and secure cash flows in order to remain solvent. A number of container lines have invested in container terminals whose divestment could be an opportunity to raise fina... Read More about The value of container terminal investment to ocean carrier strategy..

Evaluating the feasibility of offshore floating container hubs. (2011)
Conference Proceeding
Baird, A., & Rother, D. (2011). Evaluating the feasibility of offshore floating container hubs.

Floating container storage and transshipment terminals concept and principles; design options and mooring concepts: commercial and technical feasibility.

Case studies on motorways of the sea in Spain. (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Baird, A., & Gese Aperte, X. (2011, October). Case studies on motorways of the sea in Spain. Paper presented at Conference of the International Association of Maritime Economists,

Private equity funds investing in ports. (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Baird, A. (2011, October). Private equity funds investing in ports. Paper presented at The 9th Port Performance Research Network (PPRN) Workshop