Sustainability Plan and Future Prospects of City Ports of Brindisi and Igoumenitsa

The content of this volume is finalized to develop part of the more extensive DOCK-BI project through the contribution of scientific research. The general objective of the project is the modernization of the port areas and the improvement of the cross-border ferry connectivity between the ports of Brindisi and Igoumenitsa. Maritime connectivity refers to the performance of shipping transport networks and comprises facets such as, among others, the number of destinations served, frequency of services, and logistics costs. In this context, port performance is fundamental for competitiveness, with port efficiency translating into savings for ports, carriers and shippers.