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{"title":"Measuring airports’ ability to sustain the COVID-19 disruption in the Chinese domestic market: Considering the effect of low-cost carriers and high-speed rails","authors":"Weicheng Wang ,&nbsp;Xiangru Wu ,&nbsp;Xiaowen Fu ,&nbsp;Kun Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Air transportation continues to gain focus and grow rapidly to meet the demand for social development. Meanwhile, the risk of unpredictable disruptive events like the COVID-19 pandemic must be addressed to ensure stable air transportation. The Chinese domestic market was experiencing unique challenges during the pandemic, considering strict pandemic control measures, limited deregulation, and significant competition from high-speed rail (HSR). This study evaluates the determinants of Chinese airports' performance from 2020 to 2022 based on a weighted connectivity index and an interactive fixed effect (IFE) model. We highlight the critical role of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in mitigating the pandemic's impact, with LCC route entry demonstrating a more pronounced positive effect on airport performance than increased flight frequency. Contrary to conventional expectations, HSR availability did not significantly undermine airport performance, suggesting a more complex air-HSR relationship shaped by intermodal cooperation and regional travel behaviour. Geographical heterogeneity also played a significant role: while LCC entry was vital in the less-developed western regions, increased frequency of LCC flights contributed more to the stable and mature eastern markets. These findings underscore the importance of fostering LCC development and promoting air-HSR coordination. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to enhance the resilience of the aviation sector in the post-COVID-19 era.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 281-289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144653750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of privatizing Japanese expressway companies on maintenance and management efficiency","authors":"Tsubasa Kaino,&nbsp;Kazuyoshi Hidaka","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In 2005, Japan privatized its four public highway corporations, resulting in the establishment of three NEXCO companies. Although these entities remain fully government-owned, future stock exchange listing is envisioned. To inform discussions on this transition, it is essential to analyze the effects of privatization on management efficiency and identify factors influencing efficiency changes. While a certain degree of progress has been observed in achieving the three objectives articulated by the Japanese government at the time of privatization—namely, the steady repayment of interest-bearing debt, the early and inexpensive construction of expressways, and the provision of various services—these initial goals did not encompass maintenance and operation, which have become increasingly important over time. As a result, the impact of privatization on these aspects remains insufficiently examined. This study therefore focuses on existing expressway segments and investigates changes in maintenance and operational efficiency before and after privatization. Using data envelopment analysis (DEA), we evaluate efficiency based on indicators such as management costs and toll revenue, comparing performance in the pre-privatization period, immediately after privatization, and 14 years later. The results indicate that network-wide efficiency showed little change immediately after privatization. However, route-level analysis reveals a decline in efficiency over time. These findings suggest that privatization, even in the form of a joint stock company, may have limited capacity to enhance long-term management efficiency in expressway operations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 290-301"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144678728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A critical literature review on layout designs and handling technology in traditional and automated container terminals","authors":"Xiangda Li ,&nbsp;Lingxiao Wu ,&nbsp;Hao Lang ,&nbsp;Zhongyi Jin ,&nbsp;Ping He","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Automated container terminals have gained considerable attention recently due to the advantages of lower emissions, higher efficiency, and lower labour cost. Compared to the high investment cost of building new automated container terminals, it is preferred to perform automation retrofit on traditional terminals. For the automation retrofit on terminals, it is critical to understand the layout and handling technology of both traditional and automated ones, and further the gap between each other. However, there is still a lack of a comprehensive review of the layout and handling technology for both traditional and automated container terminals in the current literature. To fill this gap, this paper firstly reviews the worldwide existing layout designs and handling technology for traditional and automated container terminals. Subsequently, a classification is proposed, based on which the retrofit patterns are able to be identified and shed light on the future container terminal automation process. Moreover, this paper also summarizes the performance evaluation methods for automated container terminals. Finally, the challenges and directions for further research are given.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 269-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144588410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating urban mobility: Mobility attitudes and travel mode choices in Dubai and Lahore","authors":"Abdul Ghaffar Chaudhry ,&nbsp;Houshmand Masoumi ,&nbsp;Hans-Liudger Dienel ,&nbsp;Atif Bilal Aslam ,&nbsp;Mariam Shahnaz ,&nbsp;Muhammad Ahmad ,&nbsp;Mehtab Hussain","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the complexities of urban travel behaviors is essential for fostering sustainable mobility systems. This study examines the impact of socio-economic factors, attitudinal variables, and urban characteristics on travel mode choices for multipurpose trips in Dubai and Lahore. The comparative analysis broadens the body of travel mode choice research by analyzing shared mobility modes' influence in less studied diverse urban contexts. Using multinomial logistic regression on surveys data from 1653 residents of Dubai and 1603 residents of Lahore. The findings reveal that stronger pro-public transport attitudes, frequent commuting, and lower travel costs substantially increase transit use—particularly when travel times remain below 30 min. In contrast, each additional street connectivity, higher driving license ownership, strong pro-car attitudes, and a premium on comfort lower transit adoption. Individuals with longer commutes who value safety prefer shared mobility modes, but higher costs and pro-car attitudes deter them. Active travel accounts for only 14 % (Dubai) and 5 % (Lahore) of all trips, indicating that substantial improvements in local connectivity are required to shift behavior. These findings suggest creating specific policies for each city. In Dubai, improve public transit accessibility and city design. In Lahore, improve safety and reliability of local transit connections and regulate ridesharing modes. This will help create equitable mobility ecosystems in cities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 245-268"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-speed rail as a sustainable commuting approach: A ‘pull’ factor in two ‘push’ city clusters in China","authors":"Adolf K.Y. NG ,&nbsp;Xize Wu ,&nbsp;Yufeng Lin ,&nbsp;Yufei Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-speed rail (HSR) has transformed intercity mobility in China, yet its impacts on ordinary residents remain underexplored. This study adopts a grounded theory approach to conduct cross-case analyses of two city clusters, revealing how HSR acts as both a push and pull factor in shaping mobility decisions and everyday life. Through in-depth interviews, we examine how improved accessibility alters social behaviors, family dynamics, and employment opportunities. Our findings highlight significant variation between short-term and long-term travelers, with HSR simultaneously enhancing freedom of movement and introducing new financial and emotional pressures. Crucially, we argue that HSR functions not only as a transport innovation but also as a form of social infrastructure with broad implications for social sustainability, particularly in reducing regional inequalities. The study contributes to transport scholarship by centering the lived experiences of marginalized travelers and calls for more inclusive, equity-oriented infrastructure planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 236-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144240976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An integrated MCDM approach to evaluating global and regional airline performance","authors":"Kasım Kiracı","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Airlines are the fundamental components of air transportation, which plays a critical role in global transportation. The study evaluates airlines' performance using the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach. The implementation is conducted through an MCDM model. We analyse the financial, risk, and sustainability performance of 30 airlines for the period 2018–2022. The criteria weights were determined using 23 criteria grouped under seven dimensions with the LOPCOW method, and the alternatives were ranked using the TOPSIS method. This study enables a multi-dimensional assessment of airline performance by integrating two dimensions and four criteria related to sustainability and risk into the evaluation framework. Therefore, this study is the first attempt in the literature to simultaneously consider risk factors and multiple environmental criteria. In addition, the performance rankings of the airlines were compared based on their respective regions. The findings reveal that airline performance rankings follows distinct patterns. These patterns were classified into two categories: <em>V-shaped</em> and <em>∧-shaped</em>. Furthermore, the findings highlighted significant differences in airline performance rankings at the regional level.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 222-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of user satisfaction in smart parking applications","authors":"Sai Sneha Channamallu ,&nbsp;Sharareh Kermanshachi ,&nbsp;Jay Michael Rosenberger ,&nbsp;Apurva Pamidimukkala ,&nbsp;Greg Hladik","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Limited parking availability exacerbates congestion and driver frustration in urban settings and has prompted the development of smart parking applications to streamline the parking experience. The applications have been well accepted by many, but there is still a lack of understanding about the factors that drive user satisfaction across diverse demographic groups. This study addresses this lack of information by conducting a cluster analysis to segment users of a university’s smart parking app based on their satisfaction levels and explores how demographic factors impact app usability, reliability, and satisfaction. Survey data from 105 users were analyzed using hierarchical and K-means clustering, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests were conducted to identify differences in levels of satisfaction across clusters, and regression analysis was performed to examine the factors that influence satisfaction. This approach revealed three distinct user segments: dissatisfied, moderately satisfied, and highly satisfied. The Dissatisfied users struggled with usability, privacy, and reliability issues, the first two of which were impacted by their gender and level of education. They also valued ticket avoidance features, which suggests that improvement in this area could boost engagement. Moderately satisfied users appreciated time-saving features but had concerns about peak-time reliability. Their satisfaction was linked to employment and income; therefore, enhancing predictive capabilities during periods of high demand could better meet their expectations. Highly satisfied users reported consistent satisfaction with responsiveness, accuracy, and ease of use, with little demographic variation. Addressing shared issues like peak-hour reliability, usability, privacy, and ticket avoidance could enhance satisfaction across all groups and promote a more user-centered smart parking experience. This research provides valuable insights for university administrators, urban planners, and parking service providers seeking to enhance user satisfaction with smart parking solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 214-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144067938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategic conflicts in the aviation industry: Evolution and impact analysis using Graph Model with application to airspace conflict between European Countries and Russia","authors":"Shawei He ,&nbsp;Changmin Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, a general framework of analyzing strategic conflicts in aviation industry is proposed based on Graph Model for Conflict Resolution (GMCR). The ongoing conflict regarding the mutual closure of airspace between Russia and the European countries (EUC) and the nationalization of leased aircrafts by Russia are investigated using GMCR for the first time. Outcomes at five possible scenarios are analyzed by calculating the equilibria in which decision makers (DM) behave with different preferences, or with new choice of actions. The evolution analysis is further carried out at each scenario to demonstrate how the conflict could evolve from the starting state to the calculated equilibria. Amidst the ongoing military conflict, it can be suggested whether the conflicts regarding the airspace closure and the nationalization of aircraft can be solved at various scenarios and under what conditions, through convenient modeling and rigorous computation. The calculation result indicates that negotiation could help solve the conflict, while sanctions along could not force Russia to reopen its airspace. This research can provide an enhanced understanding of the conflict regarding airspace sanctions between Russia and the EUC and the guidance of actions for concerned decision makers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 199-213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143942402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From frequent flyer programmes to air cargo loyalty schemes: An investigation into the use of loyalty programmes by international cargo airlines","authors":"Andrew Timmis ,&nbsp;Lucy Budd ,&nbsp;Stephen Ison","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper contributes to understandings of loyalty programmes in B2B markets by examining the adoption of dedicated customer loyalty schemes by international cargo airlines. Although a substantial body of research explores the use of frequent flyer programmes (FFPs) and associated loyalty schemes in B2C commercial air transport markets, the emergence of B2B loyalty schemes by international cargo airlines has received comparatively little attention in the academic literature. The aim of this exploratory paper is to advance understandings of loyalty programmes in B2B markets by identifying the prevalence and then exploring the form and function of dedicated loyalty programmes that are used by international cargo airlines. An online investigation of the world’s 25 largest cargo airlines (by scheduled Freight Tonne Kilometres (FTKs)) flown in the calendar year 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the prevalence, form and underlying mechanisms of these B2B loyalty schemes and indicated that the adoption of such programmes is influenced by the type of airline business model and the geographic region in which carriers are based. The paper concludes with a discussion of the role of loyalty programmes in promoting customer loyalty in international air cargo markets and proposes further areas for research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 192-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of road and air transport infrastructure on FDI Inflows in MENA countries: A panel data analysis","authors":"Bensoltane BASSEM","doi":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.team.2025.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The relationship between transport infrastructure and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been, and remains, a critical area of research. Accordingly, this study investigates their interplay in 15 MENA countries from 1996 to 2022, using panel data and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis. The results indicate that road transport infrastructure is the most influential factor in attracting FDI, with improvements significantly boosting foreign investment. Similarly, air transport infrastructure contributes positively by enhancing access to global markets, further driving FDI inflows. In contrast, human capital shows no statistically significant effect, while trade openness emerges as a crucial determinant, with liberalized trade policies fostering greater FDI. Exchange rate demonstrates a marginally positive effect, reducing investor uncertainty, whereas market size, measured by GDP per capita, strongly attracts FDI due to larger growth potential and higher purchasing power. Additionally, political stability fosters investor confidence, further supporting FDI inflows. Finally, the interaction effects reveal that road transport infrastructure amplifies the positive impacts of both trade openness and exchange rate on FDI. Building on these findings, the study provides actionable policy recommendations to enhance FDI inflows in the MENA region and highlights promising avenues for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101258,"journal":{"name":"Transport Economics and Management","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 172-182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143816876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}