Factors influencing container carriers' use of coastal shipping
Coastal shipping is one of the most sustainable and economically competitive modes of transportation. This study employs the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method to determine the importance of various factors influencing container carriers' use of coastal shipping. A three-level hierarchical structure with the 17 attributes is proposed and tested. A previous AHP survey in Taiwan has indicated that port policy and infrastructure is the most critical factor influencing the coastal shipping by container carriers followed by operational cost, operational strategy and operational efficiency. Overall, the results indicate that the five most important attributes influencing the use of coastal shipping are simplified customs procedures; leasing a dedicated terminal; transhipment time; a favourable port charge system and efficient terminal operations.
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2014
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Authors: | Yang, Ching-Chiao ; Tai, Hui-Huang ; Chiu, Wen-Hsing |
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Maritime Policy & Management. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 0308-8839. - Vol. 41.2014, 2, p. 192-208
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Taylor & Francis Journals |
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