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Ranking and causes of inefficiency of container seaports in South-Eastern Europe

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This paper aims at benchmarking, measuring and identifying major determinants of the technical efficiency of container seaports in the region of South-Eastern Europe, including the Italian ports which directly affect competition in the wider region of East Mediterranean Sea. The study employs both non-parametric (standard and super-efficiency DEA) models and bootstrapped parametric techniques to provide a more holistic approach and useful insight into the given problem. The results indicate the relatively low (below 50 %) average total technical efficiency of the container ports in the study region, which can be attributed to both the lack of managerial skills and scale effects. The findings can help to determine sources of port inefficiency by geographical location and size and adopt best practices to improve the operational performance of container ports.

Source: European Transport Research Review

DOI: 10.1007/s12544-012-0080-y

Authors: Spyros Niavis, Theodore Tsekeris

Institutions: University of Thessaly, Centre for Planning and Economic Research

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Ports and Logistics

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,990