The Productive Efficiency of Container Terminals: An Application to Korea and the UK (Plymouth Studies in Contemporary Shipping and Logistics) - Softcover

Song, Dong-Wook; Cullinane, Kevin; Roe, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138263869 ISBN 13: 9781138263864

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

This work applies the theory and techniques of economic efficiency measurement to the realistic context of the ports industry. The objective is to assess the practical impact of port privatization policies upon the economic performance of the sector. Specifically, this volume presents Korea’s port and terminal development plans and systematically analyses not only the process and results of privatisation, but also the claims of its proponents that it leads directly to improved efficiency. The Korean experience is given global relevance by applying the same approach to Britain’s main container ports and terminals which, of course, are at a more advanced stage in the privatisation process. This work constitutes a unique contribution to the literature relating to shipping and ports, econometrics and the Korean economy and will be of primary interest to port authorities and practitioners, as well as to students of economics and/or the shipping industry.

About this title

About the Author:

Dong-Wook Song and Kevin Cullinane, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong and Michael Roe, University of Plymouth, UK

Review:

'...a very important reference for all governments and related agencies involved in privatisation processes of their respective economies and businesses. The book is recommended for serious reading by all connected to logistics and economics. It should also be found a place in libraries.' Logistics and Transport Focus 'This volume makes an original contribution to knowledge...the results of the research undoubtedly provide governments, port authorities and other interested parties with information and guidelines for implementing the policy of Port Privatisation.' Urban Railways

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1138263869
• ISBN 13: 9781138263864
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 258