Question: Read case study from 143 page: PortCentric Versus Inland Location Decisions in Gothenburg, Sweden in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition -

Read case study from 143 page: "PortCentric Versus Inland Location Decisions in Gothenburg, Sweden" in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition - John Mangan. Answer this questions - (at 1 page for each question)

  1. Can you think of reasons why companies and logistics activities would choose to be located portcentric even when the costrelated aspects favor inland locations?
  2. How do you think port centric versus inland dynamics will change in the future? What trends might influence this and how (e.g. electric trucks and vans, autonomous vehicles)?
  3. Which type of goods or market segments do you think are most suitable for portcentric locations?
  4. Search internet and provide statistics about the operations in the POLA and POLB regarding their most recent Monthly Container Counts, Annual container statistics, and type of vessels used for exports/imports.

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