Contents

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Contents

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Abstract

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List of Figures

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List of Tables

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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1.1.Purpose of the Study

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1.2.Past Studies and Problems

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1.3.Study Methods and Analysis Materials

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Charpter 2 Port Hinterland and Port Space before World War II

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2.1.Formation of Port Hinterland

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2.2.Formation Process of Port Space

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Chapter 3 Port Hinterland and Port Space in the Era of Railway Dominance

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3.1.Characteristics of the Transport Network in the Era of Railway Dominance

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3.2.Port Hinterland in the Era of Railway Dominance

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3.3.Port Space in the Era of Rail Dominance

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Chapter 4 Port Hinterland and Port Space in the Era of Truck Dominance

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4.1.Characteristics of Transportation in the Era of Truck Dominance

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4.2.Port Hinterland in the Era of Truck Dominance

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4.3.Port Space in the Era of Truck Dominance

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Chapter 5 Discussion

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5.1.Development of Transport Network and Port Hinterland

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5.2.Characteristics of Port Hinterland and Regulated Factors of its Field

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5.3.Relation between Port Space and Port Hinterland

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Chapter 6 Conclusion

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Notes

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Acknowledgements

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References

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