The role of ports in the making of major cities: Self-agglomeration and hub-effect

Fujita, Masahisa; Mori, Tomoya

doi:10.1016/0304-3878(95)00054-2

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“…In Busan, the rapid concentration of population and port growth has not produced a global city, given its dependence on Seoul"s centrality in terms of decisional activities (Frémont and Ducruet, 2005). Busan and Kaoshuing (Taipei) thus suffer from the "lock-in effect" of centralized urban systems (Fujita and Mori, 1996), which accentuate their specialization in heavy industry. Thus, the hub port cities of Hong Kong and Singapore are specific individualized cases within Asia.…”

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A tale of Asia’s world ports: The spatial evolution in global hub port cities

Lee¹,

Song²,

Ducruet³

2008

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Globalization and transport revolution, logistics integration, and the consequent expansion of port area and hinterland in the maritime industry have redefined the functional role of ports in supply chains and have generated a new pattern of freight distribution. This phenomenon again requires a new approach towards port development and related urban planning. Such changes have inevitably influenced the spatial structure of hub port cities.As existing models on spatial and functional evolution of ports and cities are mainly derived from European and American cases, this paper attempts to introduce evidence from an Asian perspective, focusing on the particular case of global hub port cities such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Section: The Experiences Of Hong Kong and Singaporementioning

confidence: 99%

A tale of Asia’s world ports: The spatial evolution in global hub port cities

Lee¹,

Song²,

Ducruet³

2008

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“…The argument of Smolensky and Ratajczak (1965) about the shift of larger cities from centre to periphery is questioned by Stern and Hayuth (1984), who observed that remotely located ports have limited local impact due to their dependence on inland core regions. Although port development relates to the existing urban structure of a given country, attempts to develop peripheral regions through port activities in developing countries have been rather limited (Fujita and Mori, 1996). Spatial concentration of population, economic activity, and port traffic also appeared in socialist countries such as Cuba (Alfonso, 2001).…”

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Going West? Spatial polarization of the North Korean port system

Ducruet

Roussin²,

2009

Journal of Transport Geography

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This paper analyzes North Korean ports in light of existing models of port system evolution. It reviews the economic and political factors shaping port concentration in developed, developing, and socialist countries. A database on vessel movements allows for the analysis of individual North Korean port traffic by total capacity circulated, cargo type, fleet nationality, immediate origin and destination, and berthing time. While ideological factors and military control hamper port modernization and trade openness, traffic concentration at the Pyongyang-Nampo gateway highlights the spatial polarization in the capital region at the expense of Eastern ports for which inland transport limitations and industrial decline have become major issues. The North Korean case only partly fits general models because traffic concentration occurs due to geopolitical isolation and internal limitations rather than economic and trade growth.

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“…Historical accidents, natural geographical advantages and random events are key determinants of the formation of most cities and the localisation of industry in certain locations (Fujita and Mori, 1996). Selfreinforcing characteristics, once established, persist with a 'lock-in' effect that lead to 'circular causation' or 'self-reinforcing agglomerations' (Krugman, 1999).…”

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“…Intervention must therefore be carefully managed and the spatial implications fully assessed prior to implementation. In general a 'laissez faire' policy will eventually result in regional city formation with a 'break point' (threshold) ultimately being achieved through population growth over the long run (Fujita and Mori, 1996). However, as previously noted, spatial economic theory can contribute to national spatial policy by providing the tools to determine 'the sustain point' and 'the break point' conditions under which spatial patterns develop.…”

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“…Krugman (1998aKrugman ( , 1998bKrugman ( , 1999 describes the distinctive aspects and modelling principles of NEG, including increasing returns to scale, and applies these principles to analysis of the influence of transportation and the 'hub effect' on urban concentration (Krugman, 1993(Krugman, , 1996. Fujita and Mori (1996) develop this further, examining the role of ports in the making of major cities. Venables (1996) and Krugman and Venables (1996) apply the principles and models of NEG to the analysis of industrial location and agglomeration, whilst Krugman (1993) and Fujita et al (1999) examine cities as a component of urban systems and as units of international trade.…”

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Applying Spatial Economics to National Spatial Planning

Clinch

O’Neill

2009

Regional Studies

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International audienceDespite the impressive development of the field of spatial economics, some have criticised the lack of policy applications. In addition, the literature has not yet identified the relevance of new economic geography, and spatial economics generally, for national spatial planning. This is surprising considering the interest in spatial planning policy in Europe. By combining old theories of trade and space with new economic geography, this paper applies spatial economics to national spatial planning and examines a case study of Ireland. The paper suggests that spatial economics provides a useful theoretical framework for the analysis of national spatial planning policy but suffers from deficiencies in respect of its consideration of social and environmental aspects of planning and development

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The role of ports in the making of major cities: Self-agglomeration and hub-effect

Cited by 287 publications

References 7 publications

A tale of Asia’s world ports: The spatial evolution in global hub port cities

A tale of Asia’s world ports: The spatial evolution in global hub port cities

Going West? Spatial polarization of the North Korean port system

Applying Spatial Economics to National Spatial Planning

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