Redefining Port Logistics: A Focus on Integration, Regionalization, and Economic Growth in Maritime Enterprises (original) (raw)

Inland freight distribution and the sub-harborization of port terminals

2004

Inland distribution is becoming a very important dimension of the globalization / maritime transportation / freight distribution paradigm. Observed logistics integration and network orientation in the port and maritime industry have redefined the functional role of ports in value chains and have generated new patterns of freight distribution and new approaches to port hierarchy. Inland freight distribution constitutes more than ever a cornerstone in port competitiveness. Existing models on the spatial and functional evolution of ports and port systems only partially fit into the new freight distribution paradigm. This paper aims to add to the existing literature by introducing a 'regionalization' phase in port and port system development. The regionalization phase and associated new hinterland concepts demand new approaches to port governance and a functional focus that goes beyond the traditional port perimeter.

Port city as an engine of port development Case of Major ports in India

This insight paper is levied on a theoretical approach and draws from the hypothesis-driven reckoning of Indian ports, collateral to development of the urban ecosystem. It highlights curated assessment of Indian major ports and port-cities, endeavoring integrated port development in India.

Port Restructuring in a Global Economy: an Indian Perspective

In 1991-92, India embarked on an ambitious economic reform programme aimed at transforming its inward looking, centrally planned economy into a marketdriven economic system based on export-led growth. Since then, economic performance and international competitiveness have improved markedly. The country's external trade, currently in excess of 250 million tons of cargo (exports and imports), is projected to nearly double by the year 2001. This confronts the port sector, on average already operating beyond capacity, with the significant challenge to sustain this growth in a seamless, cost effective and efficient way. Undoubtedly, this paramount pre-condition to Indian economic development will require significant effort towards port modernisation and coordinated port development. Currently, Indian ports are characterised by the existence of obsolete and poorly maintained equipment, hierarchical and bureaucratic management structures, excessive labour and, in general, an institutional framework that is considerably in variance with the Government's overall economic objectives. In the current 5-year plan, the Government of India has earmarked significant resources to port development which, however, fall short of requirements. Greater participation of the private sector is thus sought together with the accompanying institutional reforms. The latter should clearly define the "parameters" of port restructuring in a way that makes port investment in India an attractive business alternative to both national and international capital. (JEL: 121, 615, 731).

The role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation

Transport Policy, 2013

The port regionalisation concept extended earlier spatial models of port development with a focus on institutional relationships governing the complexity of inland connections. The concept accounts for the fact that modern ports operate in an increasingly complex and sophisticated transport and logistics environment, embedded within multi-scalar planning regimes. This paper addresses the role of intermodal transport in port regionalisation by reviewing the literature on the three core aspects of the concept: intermodal terminals, inland logistics and collective action problems. Results reveal that inland terminals developed by landside actors often experience a conflict of strategy with port actors (either port authorities or terminal operators). Port actors have difficulty acting beyond the port perimeter but some port terminal operators have begun to demonstrate successful investments in inland terminals in order to manage their container throughput more strategically. Inland logistics markets tend to be centralised and focus heavily on domestic flows, thus the efficiency of intermodal freight services is challenged by the need to combine port and domestic movements which have different product, route and equipment characteristics. Collective action is an arena where port actors can be influential due to the role of informal networking in managing freight corridors; however, institutional constraints limit their ability to act directly. The findings in this paper elucidate challenges to the ability of ports to control or capture hinterlands through the strategies of integration that the port regionalisation concept proposes. The paper concludes by proposing a research agenda developing from recent institutional adaptations of port actors as a result of these challenges.

Review on the Role of Ports in the Development of a Nation

Aquatic Procedia, 2015

The transportation sector is a strong factor in terms of economic and regional balanced development, as well as also having a great influence on national integration to the world economic market. India has a rich history of trade across seas. Ports constitute an important economic activity in coastal areas. The higher the throughput of goods and passengers year-on-year, the more infrastructure, provisions and associated services are required. These will bring varying degrees of benefits to the economy and to the country. Ports are also important for the support of economic activities in the hinterland since they act as a crucial connection between sea and land transport. As a supplier of jobs, ports do not only serve an economic but also a social function. In terms of load carried, seaway transportation is the cheapest and most effective transportation system compared to other systems. Industries require a safe and cheap means of exporting finished goods and importing raw materials. Hence the majority of industries in the world are located in the coastal belts, in the vicinity of major ports. These industries in turn, influence the lives of the employees and indirect benefactors. This report seeks to study the role played by ports in the development of a nation.

Reforming Port Processes in India for Logistics Efficiency

ADB Briefs

• To improve efficiency, enhance ease of doing business, and reduce logistics cost, the Asian Development Bank is supporting the Government of India with the simplification and improvement of processes at ports and airports. • A study of Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Visakhapatnam Port recommended the development, implementation, and full integration of digital platforms (e.g., Port Community System) to reduce physical touch points and rationalize manual processes.