An Application of the Hierarchical Fuzzy Process to Container Port Competition: Policy and Strategic Implications |
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Authors: | Gu-Tae Yeo Dong-Wook Song |
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Institution: | (1) International Shipping and Logistics Group, University of Plymouth Business School, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom;(2) Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | This paper aims to empirically identify the competitiveness of container ports in Asia by examining factors influencing the
perceived competitive edge of each port using the Hierarchical Fuzzy Process, a method embracing human knowledge and/or judgement
into a mathematical framework. This analysis is unique in that the ‘human-perceived’ competitiveness on Asian container ports
is examined under the quantifiable framework. The findings reveal that Singapore is the most competitive port among the sampled
ports. Moreover, the methodology employed here shows the potential to be applicable to other transport and logistics related
service industries. |
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Keywords: | container port and terminal hierarchical fuzzy process perceived competitiveness |
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