Margarita Krivoshapkina , Young-Seo Choi , Maria Listan Bernal , Gi-Tae Yeo
{"title":"Vitalizing logistics strategies for Tiksi Port using the interpretive structural modelling method","authors":"Margarita Krivoshapkina , Young-Seo Choi , Maria Listan Bernal , Gi-Tae Yeo","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tiksi Port is a Russian seaport located on the Laptev Sea shore in the Central Arctic region and holds potential as a crucial and versatile hub for the improvement of the Eastern Arctic sector. It is one of the main ports on the Northern Sea Route and can potentially become the primary point for transporting various types of cargo. Currently, Tiksi Port is shallow and incapable of receiving large sea vessels and although it was initially equipped with handling equipment, signs of decline are visible. This study aims to identify the critical logistics elements of Tiksi Port and classify them according to their level of significance in vitalizing the logistics activities of the port for further practical use. Interpretive Structural Modelling and the Matrix of Cross Impacts Multiplication Applied to a Classification (MICMAC) method was used in this study. The study findings revealed ten factors that appeared at three levels of importance. According to the analysis results, “combating oil spills” was present at Level 3, which is the first and most fundamental level to be improved. Tiksi Port officials and government ministries can use these results as a reference for development and to support the establishment of a cost-effective and agile logistics system for related companies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 36-41"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000615/pdfft?md5=382adf8c63fc2730b4fdee5f4b7c6f87&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000615-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139634191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the maritime trade pattern and freight index in the post-epidemic era: Evidence based on dry bulk market Auto-matic Identification System (AIS) data","authors":"Xingjian Wang, Wen Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The BDI is a barometer of maritime trade, and the shipping trade network may graphically reflect trade pattern evolution. Because commerce influences freight prices, it is worthwhile to consider the influence of maritime network characteristics on freight rates. To begin, this article constructs maritime networks using AIS data and displays the dry bulk trade trend in the period following the pandemic. This will assist shipowners and laypeople in comprehending the evolution of dry bulk maritime commerce in the post-pandemic age. Second, the PVAR model is implemented in this work to investigate the connection between the trade in shipping mode and freight prices. The empirical study demonstrated that shipowners ought to devote more attention to port linkages, particularly significant ports in the maritime network in the years following the pandemic.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000470/pdfft?md5=3f6deffcf04be9b61eb82ca06905d766&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000470-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139632025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dani Rusli Utama, Mohammad Hamsal, Rano Kartono Rahim, Asnan Furinto
{"title":"The effect of digital adoption and service quality on business sustainability through strategic alliances at port terminals in Indonesia","authors":"Dani Rusli Utama, Mohammad Hamsal, Rano Kartono Rahim, Asnan Furinto","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Effective port management is vital for a nation's economic growth. Amid global advancements, ports must ensure business sustainability across social, environmental, and economic domains due to regulations and market demands. Stakeholders often rely on two strategies: digital technology adoption and service quality enhancement. As ports involve diverse stakeholders, collaborative strategies in alliances gain importance. Therefore, this study investigates digital adoption, service quality, and strategic alliances' impact on Indonesian ports’ business sustainability. Using quantitative methods, 72 respondents' questionnaire data from Indonesian port terminals was analyzed with structural equation modeling. Results show digital adoption and service quality positively influence strategic alliance formation, which then enhances business sustainability. Interestingly, the direct impacts of digital adoption and service quality on business sustainability are absent, which emphasizes the need for strategic alliances. Thus, Indonesian port terminals should forge alliances as resource-sharing vehicles, promoting business sustainability. This research advances Resource-Based View theory and offers practical insights for navigating Indonesia’s port industry challenges while also giving valuable insight about port characteristics in archipelagic countries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 11-21"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000585/pdfft?md5=f186a1355bcc6c6e13d0afcd5b73c972&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000585-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139393375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Smirnova , Nazim Hajiyev , Irina Glazkova , Aytaj Hajiyeva
{"title":"Production companies: Evaluation of accessibility and efficiency of transportation and manufacturing processes","authors":"Elena Smirnova , Nazim Hajiyev , Irina Glazkova , Aytaj Hajiyeva","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Logistics and transport-production processes are critical components in the management of supply chains for enterprises. Increasing demands for the accessibility and efficiency of these processes necessitate further refinement of logistics theory and practice. The primary objective of this research was to establish the interrelationship between the structure and functioning of transport operations within manufacturing enterprises. The application of cluster analysis methods revealed the unique structure of each cluster, reflecting the specificity of transport operations. The obtained results determine the stability of the logistic cluster for a specific type of transport and its impact on overall efficiency. The research also emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of transport-production processes to ensure efficiency in supply chains. Quality and logistics service analysis identified factors that can be enhanced, such as service complexity, responsiveness to unforeseen orders, professionalism of the personnel, and fulfillment of order-related commitments. The conclusions drawn contribute to the development of logistics science and theory, providing practical insights by urging manufacturing companies to implement recommendations for optimizing their transport-production processes and selecting the most effective partners in this context. Thus, the originality of the article lies in expanding theoretical concepts of logistics and defining the specifics of transport-production processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 52-60"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000026/pdfft?md5=53b2b1d6bca4f490719979caafb7f6e4&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000026-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139537540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How do corridor development and border facilitation policies impact future container transport in inland South Asia? –A network simulation approach","authors":"Koki Kawachi, Ryuichi Shibasaki","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2024.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) area experiences rapid economic growth with an abundant population, expecting to increase the cargo transport demand. However, weak infrastructure and cross-border systems could hinder the future growth of the area. We examine the impact of various logistics policies for efficient regional development, including corridor development and border facilitation. Particularly, we focus on the inland SASEC region, which has unique logistics environments because of complex geographical conditions, to gain implications on the relationship between landlocked regions and seaports. We extend the global logistics intermodal network simulation (GLINS) model, a stochastic assignment model to select transport routes and carriers to minimize the generalized cost, to the SASEC region, covering several regional divisions to gain implications that cannot be obtained by focusing only on South Asia. The simulation results indicate that the logistics weight in the SASEC will shift to the east, leading to overland connections with the vast markets of China and Southeast Asia. Furthermore, this study shows the feasibility of improving the connectivity of the three inland regions with the cooperation of ports, considering the future growth of cargo shipping demand and the importance of implementing corridor development and border facilitation together.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"40 1","pages":"Pages 61-81"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521224000038/pdfft?md5=7f10ad8e96c5d33427c2963f4b0c1ea3&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521224000038-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139878293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Awareness of green logistics technology, certification, and standards by logistics practitioners at Chinese e-commerce company, Jing Dong","authors":"Chen Yunlin","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examined the awareness of the environmental and sustainability impacts of green logistics technologies, standards, and certifications by logistics practitioners at the Chinese e-commerce company, Jing Dong. 309 surveys based on questionnaires were gathered using stratified snowball sampling. They were then encoded and examined through descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and regression techniques. The outcomes indicated that roughly 33 % of the organization's logistics professionals understand the beneficial effects of logistics operations on the environment, and an equivalent proportion comprehended the significance of sustainable development. Additionally, the classifications of logistics operations and years of industry expertise significantly have influenced various aspects of green logistics technology, standards, and certification. The research also has indicated that the acceptance of green logistics technology is contingent on the backgrounds and classifications of the company's logistics experts. This suggests that Jing Dong should strengthen the implementation of relevant logistics policies and raise awareness among logistics practitioners regarding green logistics technology, standards, and certification.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 37-46"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000512/pdfft?md5=382e961751ed2ff134e0979f2d851313&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000512-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135509831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corporate resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the airline industry","authors":"Anutchanat Jaroenjitrkam , Suntichai Kotcharin , Sakkakom Maneenop","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates whether airline firm characteristics moderate the negative impact of rising COVID-19 confirmed cases on airlines’ stock. 87 listed airlines in 44 countries during 2020 are examined with a panel regression. The findings indicate that airline firm size and the number of destination countries reduce the negative effect of the pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 and firm size are significant only during the early stage of the pandemic due to high uncertainty. While the impact of COVID-19 is significant in the U.S. and other regions, it is not the case in China. In addition, the pandemic has had a greater impact on low-cost airlines than on full-service airlines. The study relates the findings to the size advantages and the benefit of diversification. While mergers and acquisitions are a promising business strategy for survival, governments and regulators are necessary to balance the market power of survival and new entrants in the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 26-36"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000500/pdfft?md5=7e46f28aa95f1dc8e724ff04f33b3cea&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000500-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136009350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An empirical study on the determinants of air trade – The case of South Korea and Chinese provinces","authors":"Xiu Jing Jiang , Yong Sik Oh","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The air transportation industry is becoming an increasingly important growth factor for economic development as trade and logistics exchanges between South Korea and China continue to grow. The main objective of this article is to examine the factors that influence air trade between South Korea and 31 Chinese provinces from 2010 to 2019, with the aim of promoting the expansion of air trade between the two countries. The findings suggest that, with the exception of South Korea’s exports to the 31 Chinese provinces, the gross regional domestic product has a significantly positive effect. The effects of distance and personal income on total air trade, air imports and exports are notably negative and positive respectively. Furthermore, foreign direct investment has a positive impact only when South Korea exports to China. The study concludes that, enhancing the volume of air traffic between South Korea and China can be accomplished by directing investments towards inland areas that possess trade-potential, expanding airport infrastructure, and developing regional economic growth. Furthermore, it is suggested that emerging domestic markets should be under close observation due to the changes in the trade structure after the COVID 19.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 8-15"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000482/pdfft?md5=7897169b34dc383c93576f528545f103&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000482-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135761399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Janghan Kwon , Sunghwa Park , Taeil Kim , Hanna Kim
{"title":"A novel business cycle indicator of the Korean shipping industry","authors":"Janghan Kwon , Sunghwa Park , Taeil Kim , Hanna Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this study is to construct monthly coincident and leading composite indicators for the shipping industry in Korea. The coincident and the leading indicators are computed using the generalized dynamic factor model. We use the production index of the water transport industry as the reference variable and compute the coincident indicator based on the common component of eight economic indicators. The analysis shows that the Korean shipping industry went through four business cycles during the sample period from 2007M1 to 2021M5. The leading indicator provides early signals of turning points in business cycles with a high correlation. The results suggest that the business cycle indicators present in this study may be useful diagnostic tools for understanding the timely and frequent economic state of the Korean shipping industry and its likely development in the near future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 16-25"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000494/pdfft?md5=931dccfad23554b1d65823ae7dcfdd7f&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000494-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135708134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
John Nsikan , Rawlings Micheal , Ogbari Mercy , Ariyo Adebukola , Ine Briggs , Daniel Inegbedion
{"title":"Robust practices for managing maritime supply chain risks: A survey of Nigeria’s seaports","authors":"John Nsikan , Rawlings Micheal , Ogbari Mercy , Ariyo Adebukola , Ine Briggs , Daniel Inegbedion","doi":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajsl.2023.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Managing risks is crucial for efficient and resilient maritime supply chain. For Nigeria’s seaports, the sources of supply chain risks and the best practices for managing them is yet to be sufficiently understood. This paper leveraged the experiences of 67 seaport operators, cargo owners, and shipping professionals in Nigeria to delineate the robust practices in managing supply chain risks. Data collection was via the structured questionnaire and analysed descriptively. Results identified nine main sources of seaport supply chain risks with congestion within port terminals ranked the highest. In addition, six practices were considered as robust for managing seaport supply chain risks: Developing risk feedback mechanism; frequent risk assessment; risk mitigation documentation; keeping records of disruption incidents; regular cargo status update; and better stakeholder relationship management. We recommend that increased level of investment in port digital technologies and regular capacity building in supply chain risk management could be provide the relevant intervention for resilient seaport operations in Nigeria.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46505,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics","volume":"39 4","pages":"Pages 1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092521223000469/pdfft?md5=5c83a3ae8f71cf91b74dc1524155b62b&pid=1-s2.0-S2092521223000469-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134917281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}