Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
2.1. Financial crisis
2.2. Economical crisis
3. Relevance of the global economic and financial crisis for
seaports
4. Economic situation of the German seaports
4.1. Hamburg seaport
4.2. Bremerhaven seaport
5. Development and trends after the global economic and
financial crisis
6. Discussion and Conclusion
7. List of references
8. List of further literature
1. Introduction
The purpose of this literature review is to detect the state of knowledge about the influence of the global economic and financial crisis on the utilisation of the German seaports Hamburg and Bremerhaven. Firstly, the paper draws attention to the important definitions. The second part deals with the relevance of the crisis for the seaports. The economic situation of the ports before and during the recession will be examined in the following. The fourth part concentrates on the development and the trends after the crisis. Finally, a discussion is given to identify the main findings and to conclude the literature review.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Financial crisis
- Economical crisis
- Relevance of the global economic and financial crisis for seaports
- Economic situation of the German seaports
- Hamburg seaport
- Bremerhaven seaport
- Development and trends after the global economic and financial crisis
- Discussion and Conclusion
- List of references
- List of further literature
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This literature review aims to investigate the impact of the global economic and financial crisis on the utilization of the German seaports Hamburg and Bremerhaven. The review explores the definitions of financial and economic crises, analyzes the relevance of the crisis for seaports, examines the economic situation of the ports before and during the recession, and explores the development and trends after the crisis.- Definitions of financial and economic crises
- Relevance of the crisis for seaports
- Economic situation of Hamburg and Bremerhaven seaports
- Development and trends after the crisis
- Impact of the crisis on cargo volume and port utilization
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
This section introduces the purpose of the literature review, which is to examine the influence of the global economic and financial crisis on the utilization of Hamburg and Bremerhaven seaports. It outlines the structure of the review, highlighting the key sections and their focus.Definitions
Financial crisis
This section delves into the various types of financial crises, including foreign debt crises, currency crises, banking crises, and systemic financial crises. Each type is defined and explained, drawing on relevant literature and examples.Economical crisis
This section explores the concept of economic crises, differentiating between business cycle crises and structural crises. It analyzes the characteristics of each type, emphasizing the role of economic growth and the impact of various factors on the economy.Relevance of the global economic and financial crisis for seaports
This section examines the connection between the global financial crisis and the utilization of seaports. It outlines the key events that triggered the crisis, including the subprime mortgage crisis, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the subsequent credit crunch. It highlights the impact of the crisis on international trade and transport, leading to a decline in cargo volume and seaport utilization.Economic situation of the German seaports
Hamburg seaport
This section focuses on the economic situation of the Hamburg seaport before and during the crisis. It examines the port's role in international trade, its economic performance, and the impact of the crisis on its operations.Bremerhaven seaport
This section focuses on the economic situation of the Bremerhaven seaport before and during the crisis. It examines the port's role in international trade, its economic performance, and the impact of the crisis on its operations.Development and trends after the global economic and financial crisis
This section explores the development and trends in seaport utilization after the crisis. It analyzes the recovery process, the factors that influenced it, and the challenges faced by the ports in adapting to the post-crisis environment.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this review include financial crisis, economic crisis, seaports, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, global economic downturn, international trade, cargo volume, port utilization, and post-crisis recovery.- Quote paper
- MSc International Business Management with Logistics Thomas Bauer (Author), 2012, Influence of the global economic and financial crisis on the utilisation of the German seaports Hamburg and Bremerhaven, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/205713
