TY - CHAP
T1 - HISTORY OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY IN TAIWAN
AU - Lin, Chi Chang
AU - Lu, Chin Shan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 selection and editorial matter, Okan Duru; individual chapters, the contributors.
PY - 2018/1/1
Y1 - 2018/1/1
N2 - This chapter explores the history of shipping and port development in Taiwan. It examines the geographical location of Taiwan as well as its demographic characteristics. The chapter outlines the developing background of the economy and trade, containerized cargo market and port development in Taiwan. It describes the shipping business in Taiwan, including major shipping companies, shipping agencies, freight forwarders and container terminal operators. Taiwan is located in the southeastern corner of Eurasia, sitting in the middle of the Western Pacific festoon of islands. International trade plays a crucial role in the economic lifeline of Taiwan. Taiwan is a trade-oriented country. Due to the limitation of land, accompanied by a dense population and a scarcity of natural resources, its economy is highly dependent on foreign trade. Taiwan is highly dependent on sea transportation. In the period from 1986 to 2016, over 99 % of its total cargo was carried by sea.
AB - This chapter explores the history of shipping and port development in Taiwan. It examines the geographical location of Taiwan as well as its demographic characteristics. The chapter outlines the developing background of the economy and trade, containerized cargo market and port development in Taiwan. It describes the shipping business in Taiwan, including major shipping companies, shipping agencies, freight forwarders and container terminal operators. Taiwan is located in the southeastern corner of Eurasia, sitting in the middle of the Western Pacific festoon of islands. International trade plays a crucial role in the economic lifeline of Taiwan. Taiwan is a trade-oriented country. Due to the limitation of land, accompanied by a dense population and a scarcity of natural resources, its economy is highly dependent on foreign trade. Taiwan is highly dependent on sea transportation. In the period from 1986 to 2016, over 99 % of its total cargo was carried by sea.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85139652821&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.4324/9781315270869-11
DO - 10.4324/9781315270869-11
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85139652821
SN - 9781138282124
SP - 159
EP - 170
BT - Maritime Business and Economics
PB - Taylor and Francis
ER -