Part1: The port and its unique character
1. Introduction
2. Every port is unique
3. Multifaceted nature of port demand
4. Long-term nature of port supply
5. Market structure and contestability in the port sector

Part2: Operation, finance and technology aspects of the port business
6. Operational and financial performance in the port business
7. Technology and the port sector
8. Port safety, security and the human factor
Part3: Competition, competitiveness, marketing and customer management in the port industry
9. Competition in the port industry
10. Competitiveness and competitive advantage of ports
11. Port marketing and customer management
Part4: Contemporary challenges and concerns regarding port development and sustainability
12. The port and the city
13. Port development and financing
14. The port and the environment
Part5: Managing risks and uncertainties, traffic forecast and strategic planning for ports
15. Managing risks and uncertainties for ports
16. Developing port traffic forecasts
17. A port-centric maritime cluster
18. Strategic planning and port policy
Part6: Looking forward to the future
19. Trends and developments that will challenge the port industry