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This licentiate thesis consists of two free-standing papers and a linking essay that links the papers by articulating an overall research aim and common theoretical background. The research aim is kept general and focuses on the role public transport can play in sustainable development. [...]

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The development of air transport industry contributes to the economic growth worldwide. It evolves from a luxury form of transportation to an affordable and quick way to move between places. The airline operation model evolves from a traditional point-to-point operation to a hub-and-spoke [...]

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globalização aprofundou suas estratégias capazes de fomentar a competição global e de definir os agentes hegemônicos na disputa de territórios. Nesse cenário, as cadeias logísticas têm ganhado força no (re)ordenamento territorial, impactando a política, a economia e até [...]

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© 2014 Elsevier Ltd. Due to the globalization and the fragmentation of industrial production processes, the logistics sector, organizing the linkages between different production plants and the market, is growing fast. This results in an increasing demand for suitable new business [...]