Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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993698 | The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTThe structure of competitiveness between hub ports in the multipolar Northeast Asian system will determine which ports achieve regional gateway status. A survey instrument to assess 21 measurement items generated 203 responses from Shanghai, Hong Kong and Busan. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a valid and reliable competitiveness construct underpinning 19 measurement scales and a four-factor model incorporating availability, operational efficiency, port costs and service quality. Differences in factor importance revealed that success as a regional gateway port depends on a port area developing strategically into a multi-functional business centre. The model offers a management tool to guide future port improvement.
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Authors
Sihyun Kim, Dalwon Kang, John Dinwoodie,