Port governance in China since 2004: Institutional layering and the growing impact of broader policies

Hilletofth

et al. 2020

OSCM: An Int. Journal

This paper investigates the feasibility of different logistics concepts applicable in a third-generation port (first-andforemost, just-in-time approach for a given case). In this regard, a simulation model imitating the work of a real thirdgeneration port was developed. Four experiments with proposed logistics solutions have been configured and evaluated in the simulation model. They differed by the size and number of shipping consignments to the port, deployed truck fleet, etc. The research shows that effective material transfers from the plant to the port can be provided, if a 'pulling' type of logistics system is applied instead of the traditional 'pushing' system. This alternative allows goods to be delivered just-in-time with the minimum labour costs and material resources.

Section: Proposed Logistics Approaches For the Third-generation Portmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of the Just-In-Time Approach to a Third-Generation Port

Hilletofth

et al. 2020

OSCM: An Int. Journal

“…Notteboom and Yang (2017) [50] The focus was on analyzing the context of literature on multi-level governance and its application to public transport by examining case studies.…”

Section: Portsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing the Impact of Different Transport Governance Strategies on Climate Change

Zhang

Witlox

2019

Sustainability

The transport industry is one of the few sectors in which emissions continue to grow, contributing 26% to the global CO2 emissions. Transport agencies everywhere in the world are focusing on mitigation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Policy-makers are under pressure to tackle the issue of climate change and approach sustainable transport by promoting more sustainable practices and altering behavior. This paper attempts to explore the impact of transport on climate change through the lens of governance by establishing a systematic review framework. The results showed that developing nations should be influential in managing their public transport agencies to achieve economic transformation. They require a functional, reliable, and effective transport system and these can only be derived by properly formulated and implemented policies with the aid of all relevant private, academic, and government bodies working together. This study concluded that developing nations need to manage their pricing methods, using them to facilitate transport systems that are unlikely to affect the climate. To this end, transport policy and governance need to be reviewed to take into account climate change and natural disaster concerns. Additionally, guidelines and strategies should be proposed for every actor involved, i.e., transport community, top-level leaders, and all governmental levels and private sectors.

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment

“…It was seen as a signal of the national strategy on behalf of blue economic development and proactive oceanic responsibility. Research showed that Shandong Province obtained most fish -6860.746 tons -in China in 2012, contributing the most to the GOP in the area of the Bohai Bay [16], which was also one of the fastest growing container regions by 2015 [19]. Consequently, nine major economic regions and ports in the province were determined to improve the marine power and capacity in the fields of manufacturing industry, energy, ecological technology and other ocean-related as well as port-related resources and industries [10], [18].…”

Section: Sustainable Development Of Qingdao Port Based On the Bluementioning

confidence: 99%

“…2) [22]. According to statistics, Qingdao port contributed 500 million tons of cargo throughput in 2015, with a growth of 60% from 2008 to 2014, and, in that same year, it ranked in the 7th position in the world [19]. Also, covering comprehensive international trade and transportation, it is highly positioned on world port lists for years, including the largest port for inbound crude oil in China and the second largest global trade port for inbound iron ore [21].…”

Section: Overview Of Qingdao Portmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Port Development Based on the Blue Economy Framework in China: The Example of Qingdao Port

Zhang

Ravesteijn

2019

This research is focusing on China's new concept of "blue economy" and the integration of it into the country's sustainable development efforts. Under the Blue Economy framework, Chinese ocean-based economic development has experienced an obvious acceleration over the last three decades, which has increased sustainable development capabilities. Meanwhile, national plans are being implemented in order to promote future oceanic sustainable development. The Qingdao Port is the iconic example of the Blue Economy practices resulting from the Chinese oceanic development strategy and it has indeed been quite successful in its development until now since the introduction of the Blue Economic Zone and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) programmes. Moreover, the sustainable experience of the Qingdao port shows an optional reference of the blue economic plan to other ports expecting an optimal ocean development. Finally, some challenges and opportunities will be discussed for further research and practical improvements.