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{"title":"Importance of context when specifying transport services","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper contributes to the transport purchasing knowledge by the synthesis of four contextual factors consisting of eighteen variables that contextualise shippers' specification of transport-related criteria. A survey study is used to examine how contextual variables influence shippers' specification of six transport-related criteria in Sweden: vehicles and equipment, subcontractors, mode of transport, work instructions, transport time and time precision. The findings indicate that shippers play a dominant role in the specification of transport services, specified as resources, processes and output of services. The specification of output is dominated by shippers, whereas the specification of one type of resource (i.e., subcontractors) is dominated by transport providers. Shippers' specification of transport-related criteria differs across industry, company size, profession (e.g., transport manager or procurement manager), purchase task (e.g., size of contract) and service type (e.g., variation in location of recipients). It is noted that shippers participate in joint specifications with transport providers when the context is complex.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142230350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting electric vehicles adoption: A synthesis of perceived risk, benefit and the NORM activation model","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) as an alternative mode of transportation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy expenditures, playing a crucial role in the evolution of emerging mobility markets. This research investigates consumer perspectives on EV adoption using the perceived risks and benefits model and the norm activation model. Employing a survey-based methodology, data were gathered from 379 Malaysian respondents aged 18 and older, with valid driving licenses but no prior EV experience. The study utilized partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data. Key findings reveal positive associations between the intention to use EVs and factors such as perceived enjoyment, perceived benefit, trust, and environmental knowledge. Conversely, perceived risk and perceived cost were not significantly correlated with adoption intention. The study also found that awareness of consequences and the assignment of responsibility positively influenced personal norms, which in turn were linked to the intention to adopt EVs. The current study addresses the lack of research in Malaysia by focusing specifically on Malaysian consumers. Practical implications highlight the need for local policymakers and industry stakeholders to enhance awareness about EV advantages, improve marketing strategies, and support informed decision-making aligned with personal and environmental values. This research provides valuable insights into consumer perceptions of EV adoption in Malaysia, contributing to the global shift towards a greener automotive landscape.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142021087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Provincial port integration effects on port development: A novel synthetic control investigation of Zhejiang, China","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Provincial port integration (PPI) is the mainstream trend of China's regional port reform and upgrading, which influences the entire port system. The synthetic control method (SCM) is first used in this study to analyze the effect of PPI on port container throughput (PCT) that signals port development to some extent in Zhejiang Province, with nine other provinces that have not implemented PPI from 2004 to 2018 as the control objects. Further, to identify the transmission mechanism by which PPI affects PCT, datasets related to port development spanning 2004–2020 are collected from 16 provincial administrative regions in China. On this basis a mediation effect model including both the parallel and serial mediations is developed. Results show that PPI has contributed to the significant improvement of PCT in Zhejiang, increasing its contributions over time. The exploration of the transmission mechanism indicates that PPI can indirectly promote port development mainly through the compound mediating effect of port efficiency improvement, industrial structure upgrading and foreign trade growth. The findings may provide productive guidelines for the integration and coordinated development of regional port clusters and can also be generalizable to other countries or maritime ranges worldwide.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141991342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Port governance and the implications of institutional fragmentation: Lessons from Colombia","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Thirty years ago, Colombia abolished the State monopoly of port governance. This reform was aligned with the widespread ‘first global wave’ of port reforms yet marked by several variations. The most striking ones are the absence of a <em>classic</em> Port Authority - i.e., a single entity managing, developing, and regulating one or more ports at either local, regional, or national level - and the consequent institutional fragmentation. A plurality of institutions has been responsible for specific aspects of port governance. This historical progression allows for a reflection on the present model and examining a broader issue in port governance: what are the implications of institutional fragmentation? This study compares the standing of public and private actors vis-a-vis port governance (their understanding of the rules of the game), their long-term strategic visions, and the potential intra-sectoral divisions. It also evaluates whether the low capacities of port managing entities have led to a structure-strategy mismatch that undermines improvements in the respective ports. The empirical research involved a two-stage online survey with the participation of relevant public and private actors, detailing perceptions of the current setting and future expectations of the distribution of port governance responsibilities. Three groups of port governance activities are under examination: (a) port policy formation, (b) management of concessions, and (c) market and price regulation. Social network analysis (SNA) was applied to contrast public and private sector perceptions. It reveals differences and commonalities in stakeholders' perspectives on the current Colombian port governance model and its desired future structures. Integrating these insights with the ‘matching framework’ approach of port governance allows for conceptualising the consequences of port governance fragmentation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210539524000816/pdfft?md5=a4ab616ff0bd85dc6c13d2330e1d568a&pid=1-s2.0-S2210539524000816-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141978857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the relative efficiency of third party logistics companies using data envelopment analysis: A case study in road transportation and warehousing","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101181","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101181","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As the backbone of supply chain operations, efficient freight road transportation and warehousing play a crucial role in facilitating business connectivity and ensuring smooth operations. Despite their significance, there remains a gap in understanding the efficiency levels of third-party logistics (3PL) companies in this specific area. To address this gap, this study employs the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to evaluate the relative efficiency of 3PL companies operating in Vietnam, a country that is positioning logistics as one of the spearhead service industries for the future. Drawing data from practical sources, our analysis encompasses various input and output variables. The findings reveal that 6 out of 13 3PL companies achieved overall efficiency. While many previous studies in this area overlook the slack of both input and output variables, this research conducts a thorough analysis. Through slack variables analysis, inefficient 3PL companies can identify which resources need to be reduced. Furthermore, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to optimize logistics operations and enhance business connectivity in the region. Additionally, it offers actionable recommendations for improving logistics efficiency and delineates future research avenues, thus furnishing practical insights for enhancing the performance of logistics firms in emerging markets like Vietnam.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141978856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Tram-Train feasibility via multicriteria approach: The case of Brescia (Italy)","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101178","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101178","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Tram-Trains (TTs) are advanced, sustainable mobility systems that merge the best features of trams with regional railways. However, integrating heavy rail and tram operations introduces complexity in various areas, including infrastructure (track design, vehicles, power supply, and facilities) and organisational management. Ensuring compatibility often requires compromise solutions, such as adjusting the track gauges, modifying vehicle specifications, integrating power supply systems, and coordinating scheduling and operational procedures. Additionally, although this system is familiar to the transport community, there is a notable lack of studies utilising relevant planning tools and evaluation frameworks to assess the system's applicability and analyse potential alternatives, thereby enabling the selection of the best option for implementation in the target context.</p><p>The framework applied in this paper aims to address this gap in the existing literature. It employs a combined multi-criteria analysis approach: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to establish a hierarchy of evaluation criteria and <em>ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité</em> (ELECTRE) to determine the best compromise alternative. Moreover, the framework benefits from the input of practitioners and academics who were involved to assign importance to evaluation criteria and Monte Carlo simulation methods to include uncertainty. This framework enables the analysis of various design options and identifies the most suitable one for implementing a TT system in the studied context, precisely the territory of Brescia (Italy). Therefore, this study shows the potential viability of an interoperable system, such as the TT, which could be applicable in the selected area. These results are helpful since they might guide city planners and practitioners and serve as a benchmark for the scientific community while evaluating the applicability of the system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210539524000804/pdfft?md5=0602091074de6b2f14ab95ddf56f5f25&pid=1-s2.0-S2210539524000804-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141954096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Locations of logistics facilities for e-commerce: a case of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rapid growth of the e-commerce market creates new dynamics in the logistics landscape, which has been evolving for decades in cities around the world. It is a challenge for businesses and planners to meet the high demand for logistics facilities for e-commerce order fulfillment and goods handling. In the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, mega-scale multi-tenant logistics facilities have been developed in both the port area near the urban center and the periphery of the city, while delivery service providers (DSPs) locate many last-mile delivery stations, varying in number depending on the urban density. We analyze the spatial distribution and location factors of both mega-scale multi-tenant facilities and last-mile delivery facilities in comparison with logistics facilities in general. We found that, due to the scarcity of land, newly developed multi-tenant facilities are more likely to be in less accessible places from the expressway network and the places where development has historically been limited. The result also indicates the heterogeneity of the distribution of DSPs' facilities, reflecting the heterogeneity in business strategies, which can be partially explained by the historical context.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210539524000762/pdfft?md5=b47e830c7e53e10d81fc59c0bc5156c5&pid=1-s2.0-S2210539524000762-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141880901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the impact of China Railway Eexpress operations on the development of Chinese cities: China-Europe freight routes evolution and city development analysis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101176","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101176","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The operation of the China Railway Express (CRE) has diversified freight transportation between China and Europe, expanding the international freight channels in Chinese cities where CRE operates. However, the relationship between the evolution of China-Europe freight routes and the development of Chinese cities remains unclear. Therefore, we propose a potential model to assess the evolution of CRE routes and develop an indicator system to measure city sustainability. We employ a coupled coordination degree model (CCDM) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to determine the impact of CRE on the development of these cities. Findings reveal several key insights. Firstly, CRE has facilitated the expansion of China-Europe freight routes in Chinese cities, significantly enhancing the accessibility of China-Europe integrated inland transportation. Secondly, the growth of freight routes between China and Europe has exerted a substantial influence on the long-term development of Chinese cities, particularly inland cities. The positive relationship between route evolution and city development has strengthened over time. Lastly, the expansion of China-Europe freight routes indirectly contributes to the development of inland cities, primarily through stimulating innovation, industry scale, financial growth, and international trade. In contrast, coastal cities mainly benefit from the direct promotion of the international trade levels.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141961730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The road not taken yet: A review of cyber security risks in mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystems and a research agenda","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper identifies the state-of-the-art key aspects for the development of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystems and provides evidence on the importance of cyber security which has been broadly overlooked in the literature. The analysis is carried out in three stages: (i) a literature review, (ii) a presentation of expert workshop findings, and (iii) a synthesis of both findings to develop a research agenda on cyber security aspects of MaaS ecosystems. The review identifies and bridges the gap between two strands of MaaS literature: the studies that focus on the factors that drive the development of MaaS, and those that create narratives of future MaaS scenarios.</p><p>The analysis employs the Business Model Canvas to synthesise important factors that underline the development of MaaS in a 7-dimension matrix. This matrix is then used to assess to what extent the available MaaS scenarios cover such dimensions, showing that the literature has overlooked the incentives for users, incentives for MaaS providers, public governance and cyber security elements of the MaaS development.</p><p>Finally, this paper synthesises the findings from the review of the literature and an expert workshop to develop a research agenda to characterise and analyse the role of incentives to influence the individuals' and organisations' data sharing preferences and emerging cyber security risks in MaaS ecosystems, which will be of interest to both scholars and policymakers. Only through explicit consideration of data-sharing behaviours and risks across individuals and organisations that MaaS ecosystems can support the transition to a net-zero economy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141880900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regional freight accessibility analysis based on truck trajectories—A case study of Hunan Province in China","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2024.101177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Freight transport is crucial in fostering economic growth and enhancing societal well-being, but it also poses challenges for traffic management and environmental sustainability. For freight planning and policy formulation, it is important to measure and evaluate regional freight accessibility. This paper proposes a novel framework for analyzing regional freight accessibility based on truck trajectory data. The framework is structured around two principal components: extracting freight trip information and constructing a freight accessibility model. It introduces precise and effective methodologies for identifying truck parking zones based on trajectory data, thereby facilitating the extraction of complete freight trip information. Afterward, the framework integrates a distance-weighted topological analysis with multiple relevant indicators to comprehensively assess the freight accessibility of a region. Additionally, it incorporates spatial lag modeling to examine the factors influencing the spatial distribution of freight accessibility within a region. Applied to a case study in Hunan Province, China, the framework demonstrates its efficacy. The analysis reveals that accessibility in Changsha and two other cities stands out significantly higher than in other cities. The study offers valuable insights for strategic freight planning and policy formulation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141961729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}