Yes / This paper explores the multidimensional effects of an external non-tariff measure (NTM)
on maritime transportation between the United States (US) and Puerto Rico (PR) trades.
In particular, this research addresses the vulnerability level of PR’s agrifood sector in relation
to sustainability as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) highly influenced by a larger
economy. Due to the high potential of climate changes in the Caribbean, this study reviewed
the effects of a maritime cabotage policy on a SIDS agribusinesses’ logistic. Could a NTM
affect the supply chain capabilities and the food security of a SIDS? What challenges and opportunities
does the US Cabotage policy present for PR’s agricultural sector’s competitiveness?
Based on mixing empirical analysis in an exploratory convergent design, the research
categorizes the cabotage policy in relation to the effects on PR’s agrifood supply chain, its
port infrastructure, and its native agribusinesses’ competitiveness. Results show the maritime
cabotage itself is a constraint. However, the interactions with others NTMs, indirectly
related to the cabotage but inherent to the political status and business relationship between
PR and the US, add other limits. In addition, it revealed that internal factors have an impact
on the efficiency and competitiveness of PR’s agro-industrial sector.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BRADFORD/oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/16904 |
| Date | January 2018 |
| Creators | Suárez II Gómez, William |
| Source Sets | Bradford Scholars |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Article, Published version |
| Rights | © 2018 Center for Puerto Rican Studies. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
| Relation | https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/publications/journal-2018 |
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