Container port efficiency in emerging and more advanced markets

Yen Chun Jim Wu; Mark Goh

doi:10.1016/j.tre.2010.01.002

Container port efficiency in emerging and more advanced markets

Yen Chun Jim Wu^*, Mark Goh

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Abstract

The literature on container port efficiency has typically centered on ports in advanced markets or comparisons within regions. This study compares the efficiency of port operations in emerging markets (BRIC and the Next-11) with the more advanced markets (G7). We use data envelopment analysis to evaluate the container ports based on the import and export cargo volumes in 2005. Our results suggest that none of the ports in the advanced markets are role models for the field. This study provides a first step towards gaining insights into port efficiency in emerging markets.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1030-1042
Number of pages	13
Journal	Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Volume	46
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2010.01.002
Publication status	Published - 2010 Nov
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Container ports
DEA
Data envelopment analysis
Efficiency
Emerging markets

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Civil and Structural Engineering
Transportation

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