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The Fuzzy AHP for Prioritizing Factors in the Selection of Shipping Lines within the Maritime Transport Market in Vietnam

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Selecting suitable shipping lines is crucial for supply chain efficiency, particularly in Vietnam’s maritime sector.OBJECTIVES: This study seeks to identify and prioritise key criteria affecting shipping line selection from the perspective of freight forwarders.METHODS: The Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) was applied to evaluate multiple decision-making factors.RESULTS: Competitive freight rates, container availability, and special cargo capabilities were ranked as the most influential criteria.CONCLUSION: Findings highlight the need for carriers to enhance service reliability and cost-efficiency to meet the demands of developing markets.

Source: EAI Endorsed Transactions on Sustainable Manufacturing and Renewable Energy

DOI: 10.4108/eetsmre.9150

Authors: Xuan-Hoang Anh Dang, Thuy-Trang Nguyen

Institutions: HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Multi-Criteria Decision Making

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City