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Key Factors Driving Competitiveness Between Bulk Cargo Ports: A Case Study in the Bohai Rim Port Cluster
| العنوان: | Key Factors Driving Competitiveness Between Bulk Cargo Ports: A Case Study in the Bohai Rim Port Cluster |
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| المؤلفون: | Fengchi Ye, Yaqi Xiao, Chunzhu Wei |
| المصدر: | Urban Science, Vol 8, Iss 4, p 237 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG, 2024. |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Geography. Anthropology. Recreation LCC:Social Sciences |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Bohai Rim port clusters, cargo port, shipping network, transport network, port centrality, dislocation competition, Geography. Anthropology. Recreation, Social Sciences |
| الوصف: | This study examines the role of bulk cargo ports in improving supply chain efficiency within the Bohai Rim port cluster in China, addressing a gap in the research that has primarily focused on container ports. By analyzing 13 ports in the cluster through the shiftrate model and network analysis, this research aims to understand their adaptation to changing trade patterns and economic conditions. The Bohai Rim is a key hub for four major bulk cargo types—grain, coal, oil, and ore—each with distinct growth rates and trade networks. This research classifies the ports into four tiers based on their operational capabilities and market influence. Key findings reveal that the cargo transport network has shifted from a tri-power structure (Dalian, Tianjin–Tangshan, Qingdao–Rizhao port groups) to a dual-core pattern, now led by Tangshan and Qingdao Ports. Qingdao Port, with its advanced technologies and international orientation, has become a central player in global dry bulk transport. This shift reflects the changing dynamics of regional trade, with Qingdao’s port technologies and global connectivity positioning it as a leader in the industry. This study provides valuable insights for port authorities, helping them understand the evolution of port systems and enhance the efficiency of neighboring ports. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2413-8851 |
| Relation: | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/8/4/237; https://doaj.org/toc/2413-8851 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/urbansci8040237 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/69f5713c7b9148809ae32d7b015103e0 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.69f5713c7b9148809ae32d7b015103e0 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
| تدمد: | 24138851 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/urbansci8040237 |