Requirements:
While reading and attempting to review this piece of research work, you could have the opportunity to learn and discuss the role and management of global seaports from an international trade perspective as well as to establish the relationships between the theories that you will learn during lectures with current practices in the industry.
In your assignment, you are required to select one of the global port cities in the world and then undertake an in-depth analysis of comparative and competitive advantages. Examples of these port cities of global significance include:
Singapore
Shanghai
Shenzhen
Busan
Rotterdam
Hong Kong
Antwerp
Hamburg
Los Angeles
Dubai
Tokyo
Ningbo-Zhoushan
Guangzhou
Mumbai
Ho Chi Minh City
In this assignment, you are required to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge regarding global port cities, particularly but not limited to the following topics.
Historical evolution
Comparative and competitive advantages
Operational challenges
Business strategies
Future business prospect
In general, the report should have a clear executive summary; TOC, an introduction including the purpose of the report, methodology (how you went about collecting data and information?); analysis and results (what did you find?), conclusion & recommendation, and appendices (if required).