The Nicaragua Canal: scenarios of its future roles

Yip, Tsz Leung; Wong, Mei Chi

doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2015.01.002

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“…Traditional routes and oceanic canals dominate bulk shipping and determine connectivity in global liner networks. However, the emergence of new hubs (Notteboom, 2012), future canal development or expansion (Yip and Wong, 2016;Ashar, 2016, Martinez et al, 2016) and the potential opening of polar routes (Tavasszy et al, 2011) could redefine the maritime transport geography landscape and increase maritime flows and network diversity (Ducruet, 2013). On the one hand, economic and environmental sustainability in shipping is achieved by employing vessels on traditional maritime routes and shipping canals.…”

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Arctic shipping: A systematic literature review of comparative studies

Theocharis

Pettit

Rodrigues

et al. 2018

Journal of Transport Geography

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Following the gradual decline of Arctic sea ice, shipping using Arctic routes increased from 2010. This led to an upsurge in the number of studies investigating the potential of Arctic maritime routes. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the extant literature from 1980 to 2017 on comparative studies between Arctic and traditional routes. This review also aimed to provide an initial understanding on route choice decision-making factors and to contribute to the literature by providing suggestions for future research and methodological considerations. The competitiveness of Arctic routes is evaluated from both economic and environmental perspectives. Research themes and methodological characteristics are analysed in order to establish an evidence base in Arctic shipping literature. It is identified that analytical research methods and transport cost models are mainly employed. The results indicate that although Arctic routes can be more cost-effective and energy efficient compared to traditional ones, especially in the long-term, they can mainly serve as seasonal alternatives for bulk and specialised shipping in the short-term.

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“…Tran-Siberian Railway, New Eurasian Land Bridges) and other established trade routes will also have an impact to their northern rivals (Fig. 3) (Tavasszy et al, 2011, Yip andWong, 2016;Martinez et al, 2016;Zeng et al, 2017). A wide variety of cost, operational, and navigational variables were identified.…”

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Arctic shipping: A systematic literature review of comparative studies

Theocharis

Pettit

Rodrigues

et al. 2018

Journal of Transport Geography

105

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“…Ecological studies on the canal's impact have focused on the East Canal Segment crossing the Caribbean region of Nicaragua [9,10], which is ecologically less disturbed. Apart from comments, essays, and opinion papers [11][12][13][14][15][16] only a general comparison with the Panama Canal [17] and an analysis on the canal's potential impact on international sea-borne trade patterns [18] can be found in the scientific literature. Hence, the aim of this article is to contribute to an open scientific debate through an objective and independent quantification of land use and hydrological impacts that will be set in context with the ESIA results.…”

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An Open-Data Based Assessment of Expected Changes in Land Use and Water Availability as a Result of the Construction of the West Segment of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal

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Abstract:Nicaragua is preparing the construction of an interoceanic canal that will be the longest and largest canal on Earth. An environmental and social impact assessment was published in 2014 supporting a general viability of the canal. Nonetheless, several scientists and societal actors raised serious concerns regarding the social, economic, and ecological sustainability. Despite an open dispute within the Nicaraguan society, no independent, transparent, and scientifically sound assessment has been carried out. This article presents a transparently documented and comprehensible impact assessment of the West Canal Segment of the Nicaragua Canal. Based on publicly available data and scientifically sound and recognized methods, land use, hydrological (water availability), and socio-economic impacts (population, transportation/communication) are described, quantified, and compared with official declarations in the impact assessment. The examination of official declarations discloses significant ambiguities concerning the methodology and data used for the impact assessment. Consequently, the results presented are at least partly doubtful. When compared with official declarations, the main results of this study reveal: (1) significantly more forested areas (+53.7 km 2 ) and areas of extensive agriculture/near nature (14.4 km 2 ), but far less urban and intensively used areas (−39.6 km 2 ) are affected by the canal; (2) A population of nearly 16,500, and several regional or locally unique transportation and communication routes are directly affected by the canal construction; and (3) a slightly lower water availability (−6.6%) and a much higher water demand for lock operations (+31.8%) were estimated. Accordingly, only about 20% of the lock water demand could be met by locally-available discharge.

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“…Pagano et al (2012) looked into the impact of the Panama Canal expansion on the Panama economy. Finally, Yip and Wong (2015) used scenario planning methods to examine how the Panama and Nicaragua canals may compete in the future.…”

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The demand and supply of trans-oceanic sea routes: the case of East Asia-US east coast container trade

Pagano

Zou

Sánchez

et al. 2016

IJDSRM

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The Panama Canal expansion will create a new lane of traffic for larger ships, up to 13000-14000 TEUs. While trade between Asia and the US continues to increase, a number of supply factors may impact the Canal's position. First, several US and Canadian west coast ports plan to increase service levels. Second, railroads serving the US west coast are examining the possibility of lowering freight rates. Third, the Nicaragua Grand Canal has been proposed and started construction. Fourth, the Suez Canal is expanding operations and may capture some of the traffic currently transiting the Panama Canal. Fifth, multiple Central American countries are considering constructing 'dry canal' rail links between the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. These together may result in an excess supply of trans-oceanic sea services. This paper examines the possible changes in supply and demand with emphasis on East Asia-US container trade.

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The Nicaragua Canal: scenarios of its future roles

Cited by 24 publications

References 67 publications

Arctic shipping: A systematic literature review of comparative studies

Arctic shipping: A systematic literature review of comparative studies

An Open-Data Based Assessment of Expected Changes in Land Use and Water Availability as a Result of the Construction of the West Segment of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Canal

The demand and supply of trans-oceanic sea routes: the case of East Asia-US east coast container trade

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