Questions About Port and Intermodalism- 1.regarding what a port authory can do to develop port cluster, one point is port-city integration.

Questions About Port and Intermodalism-

1.regarding what a port authory can do to develop port cluster, one point is port-city integration. Then you need to 'elaborate' on 'why' this point is relevant (one possible answer: if the port does not have good a relationship with the local community because of environmental issues or other negative externalities, they would not support any port development project; without community support, the planned development may not get permission from the authorities, etc.). You also need to 'elaborate' on 'how' to facilitate such integration - such as measures to reduce congestions on roads, noise, air pollution, etc; activities such as community engagement making the local community understand the benefit and contributions of port related activities to the local economy, etc. Of couse, you can add more and/or use relevant examples;

Not matter how detailed answer you are going to give, put the major points on the paper first, and then you can take time to elaborate on each point. Always be conscious about your time. You have only three hours for three questions. 

2. In Port cluster in supply chain management who should lead port cluster

integration and

development? Why is port

cluster development

important?

Explain the

concept of PCL(port centric logistics)

and discuss the

advantages and

disadvantages of

PCL?

• How port development is expressed spatially?

From the perspective of port users, what does a

desirable dock labour force look like?

What are the purposes of port policy from the perspective of national policy

makers?

How can these purposes be achieved?