WIT transactions on the built environment · 2014 · 12 citations · 0 references
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Governments and legislators all over the world view ports and terminals as vital infrastructure assets as they play a critical role in economic growth by attracting and generating trade. A port that does not have the ability to cope with rapidly advancing technologies will not be in a position to foster the development of the trade sector. Their ability to 'go green' by reducing their carbon footprint and by being more sensitive to environmental considerations is vital to their success.