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The Geography of Transport Systems

The spatial organization of transportation and mobility

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Chapter 7.2 (Globalization and international trade) updated

August 1, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Present international trade theory including trade facilitation measures. In the current context, trade and globalization may be reaching a peak. 7.2 – Globalization and International Trade | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Chapter 6.4 (Rail terminals) updated

July 23, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Review the geography and locational dynamics of rail terminals, including the important differences between passenger and freight terminals representing independent systems of circulation. 6.4 – Rail Terminals | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Chapter 6.3 (Port Terminals) updated

July 23, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

An overview of the geography of ports, including their sites, functions, and traffic. Also deals with port authorities, terminal operators, and port regionalization. 6.3 – Port Terminals | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Chapter 6.2 (Terminals and hinterlands) updated

July 20, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

An overview of the concepts of hinterland and foreland and the role of transport terminals in their organization. 6.2 – Transport Terminals and Hinterlands | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Chapter 6.1 (Function of transport terminals) updated

July 17, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

A review of the nature of transport terminals, which tend to specialize in handling passengers or freight. 6.1 – The Function of Transport Terminals | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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Chapter 5.5 (Air transport) updated

June 26, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

An overview of the air transport industry, particularly its development and network structure. It also discusses extensively the significant impacts of the pandemic on the industry and the ongoing recovery.

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Chapter 5.6 (Intermodal transportation) updated

June 20, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

A comprehensive overview of intermodalism and the role of the container as a transport, production and distribution unit. Much of what constitutes international trade and global supply chains have been made possible by containerization. 5.6 – Intermodal Transportation and Containerization | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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A cartographic history of containerization

June 17, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

I provided an interview and a series of maps to the coastal science magazine Hakai depicting the history of containerization. Maps about container port activity in 1970, 1995, and 2020 are available.

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Chapter 5.4 (Maritime transportation) updated

June 16, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

Provides an overview of the geography of maritime shipping with the latest information available. 5.4 – Maritime Transportation | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org) The maritime transportation sector is extensively discussed in Port Economics, Management and Policy.

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Chapter 5.3 (Rail transportation) updated

June 13, 2022 Jean-Paul Rodrigue

A comprehensive review of the material, including the development of intermodal and high-speed rail networks. There is also a section on pipelines. 5.3 – Rail Transportation and Pipelines | The Geography of Transport Systems (transportgeography.org)

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The Geography of Transport Systems, 6th Edition
The Geography of Transport Systems
SIXTH EDITION
Jean-Paul Rodrigue (2024), New York: Routledge, 402 pages. ISBN 9781032380407

DOI: 10.4324/9781003343196

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Table of Contents

  • 1. Transportation & Geography
  • 2. Transportation & Spatial Structure
  • 3. Transportation, Economy & Society
  • 4. Transport, Energy & Environment
  • 5. Transportation Modes
  • 6. Transportation Terminals
  • 7. Trade, Logistics & Freight Distribution
  • 8. Urban Transportation
  • 9. Transport Planning & Policy
  • 10. Challenges for Transport Geography
  • A. Methods in Transport Geography
  • B. Applications & Case Studies
  • C. City Logistics

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Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Professor of Maritime Business Administration at Texas A&M University - Galveston. His research interests cover transportation and economics as they relate to logistics and global freight distribution. Specific topics include maritime transport systems, global supply chains, gateways and transport corridors.
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