Port disruption impact on the maritime supply chain: a literature review

Maritime transportation systems are responsible for the transportation of the vast majority of global overseas trade. Ports are fundamental agents of the maritime transportation system, being the point of entry and exit of most imported and exported goods. Ports are also important nodes in intermodal transportation systems, making the connection between maritime, rail, and road transportation. Nonetheless, the study of the impacts of maritime transportation and port disruptions in the literature is still in its early stages. Similarly, port resilience and intermodal transportation resilience considering maritime transportation have not yet received significant attention from academic researchers. This article provides a review of the existing literature in maritime supply chain and port disruptions. The goal is to contribute to the literature by presenting the topics that have been addressed and identifying gaps of knowledge that can be explored.