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FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS: 

• Ducruet C., Faure M.A. (2026) Structure and dynamics of the global container shipping network, 1970s-2020s. In: Song D.W. (Ed.), Research Handbook on Maritime Logistics, Edward Elgar.

LATEST PUBLICATIONS: 

• Zhang S., Ducruet C., Wang L., Song D. (2026) The influence of port proximity on air pollution and public health in the world's cities. Cities, 175: 107032 [LINK]

• Polo Martin B., Castillo D.H., Ducruet C. (2026) Transport connectivity and urban development: the case of Africa (1880-2020). Geographical Analysis, 58(1): e70028 [LINK]

• Polo Martin B. (2026) Historical transportation GIS (1880–2020) for decision making in Sustainable Development Goals. Revue Internationale de Géomatique, 35: 53-78 [LINK]

• Castillo D.H., Ducruet C. (2026) (Eds.), Port Cities and Globalisation. London: Routledge Studies in Transport Analysis. 

• Lo Prete M., Ducruet, C. (2026) (Eds.), Port Cities, Pollution and Public Health. Environmental Health Issues from Shipping and Ports. London: Routledge Studies in Transport Analysis. 

LATEST WORKING PAPERS: 

• Ducruet C., Lo Prete M., Dumontet M., Polo Martin B., Alkhoury B., Sun L., Zhang S. (2026) Maritime traffic specialization and environmental health impacts in European port cities. EconomiX Working Paper Series. [LINK]

• Ducruet C., Lo Prete M. (2026) Fostering energy transition and transport fluidity in European port cities, EconomiX Working Paper Series. [LINK]