The mutual specialization of port and urban functions: The case of France

Abstract

This research examines the similarities between port traffic structure and economic structure of French port cities.Based on the combination of Automated Identification System (AIS) data and employment data, it performs complementary analyses of the mutual specialization between ports and cities. Main results show that while larger cities handle more diversified traffic, the cross-specialization is blurred by the complexity of trade networks and supply chains. We then propose a novel methodology whereby the spatial unit of analysis is enlarged according to the type and volume of port traffic.

Ports and Their Influence on Local Air Pollution and Public Health: A Global Analysis

“…Analyses are compared between large and small territorial units to investigate the potential effects of geographic scale on the relationship between vessel activity, pollution, and health. Depending on the scope of the hinterland, relationships may vary between the variables, as shown in a recent study on employment and traffic specialization in French port cities (Amdaoud et al, 2022). Descriptive statistics for the retained indicators are provided in Appendix 1.…”