Value migration and profit pools in port-oriented freight systems: the implications for new patterns of efficiency

Weston, Rae; Robinson, Ross

doi:10.1080/03088830802080233

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“…As an example, ports with more value-added functions will have more relationships within the maritime logistics network. Although suggested by research in the maritime logistics domain previously (Notteboom and Winkelmans, 2001;Weston and Robinson, 2008), this paper provides empirical support for the view that growing strong and weak links within the network will affect power and integration within the network, enabling the emerging value from knowledge to be captured by the service supply chain members.…”

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Relationship heterogeneity in Taiwanese maritime logistics service supply chains

Lin

Potter

Pettit

2021

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Purpose With the diverse, heterogeneous nature of relationships being a key characteristic of service supply chains, their management is an important area for consideration. This is particularly true in the maritime logistics industry, yet the factors that lead to this heterogeneity are less well understood. This paper aims to explore the structure of relationships within the maritime logistics network and determine why they vary. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were carried out with 41 practitioners involved in the Taiwanese maritime logistics network. The data from these interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis and quasi-quantification. Findings The interviews identify that structural holes exist within this maritime logistics network, and that these particularly influence the relationships within this sector with ports being significantly affected. However, five factors are particularly identified that can further impact the strength of these relationships. Often, weak links between ports and both cargo owners and freight forwarders emerge as value-added services are provided by the network. Research limitations/implications The findings are framed in a Taiwanese context, where cultural and political norms may give different results to other geographical regions. The research also limits consideration to containerized flows. Practical implications By providing detailed insights into relationship structures within the maritime logistics network, managers can take steps to develop appropriate links with other members of the network, reflecting upon the factors that lead to heterogeneity. Originality/value This paper expands knowledge on logistics service supply chains, identifying the importance of relationships in a derived demand environment. For maritime researchers, specific factors leading to relationship heterogeneity in the network are detailed, to inform future research.

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Relationship heterogeneity in Taiwanese maritime logistics service supply chains

Lin

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Pettit

2021

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“…Some papers address either shipping lines or ports, and study how they relate to the rest of the supply chain (for example, Morvillo, 1999, 2000;Robinson, 2002;Paixao and Marlow, 2003;Bichou and Gray, 2004;Weston and Robinson, 2005;Fremont, 2006). For the current study on maritime supply chains, examining a vertically integrated approach linking the various members and elements would advance our understanding of the network.…”

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Patterns of maritime supply chains: slot capacity analysis

Lam

2011

Journal of Transport Geography

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“…They reallocate value. These changing prioritiesyare what triggerythe value migration process' (Slywotzky, 1996, p. 13;Weston and Robinson, 2005).…”

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Port-Oriented Landside Logistics in Australian Ports: A Strategic Framework

Robinson

2006

Marit Econ Logist

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Even the most cursory examination of port-oriented, landside freight systems suggests at best partial policy frameworks and at worst a serious policy vacuum. In Australia – and certainly at the ports of Melbourne and Sydney – port-adjacent and inner-city gridlock is driving the mantra of ‘more containers on rail’. This paper cautions against defining policy and strategy for landside logistics operations on the basis of intuitive solutions and as coping rather than as development strategies. Rather, it argues that there is a critical need to understand that fundamental restructuring in port landside operations is a function of two key issues – pervasive value migration in landside operations and progressive strategy decay as ports struggle to redefine themselves. The paper offers a conceptual framework for strategy and policy definition that deals explicitly with both issues and is summarised within a ‘centre–periphery’ model that suggests the necessity of a comprehensive, strategic approach. Maritime Economics & Logistics (2006) 8, 40–59. doi:10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100149

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Value migration and profit pools in port-oriented freight systems: the implications for new patterns of efficiency

Cited by 12 publications

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Relationship heterogeneity in Taiwanese maritime logistics service supply chains

Relationship heterogeneity in Taiwanese maritime logistics service supply chains

Patterns of maritime supply chains: slot capacity analysis

Port-Oriented Landside Logistics in Australian Ports: A Strategic Framework

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