Design of Global Port Logistics Network Model Based on Minimum Cost

Jang, Woon-Jae; Keum, Jong-Soo

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2008;32(1):65-72.
Published online February 28, 2008.

최소비용 기반 글로벌 항만 물류네트워크 모델 구축

장운재, 금종수

Design of Global Port Logistics Network Model Based on Minimum Cost

Woon-Jae Jang, Jong-Soo Keum

Abstract

This study is aimed to contribute in establishing new port policy by research and analysis in design of global port logistics network in the East Asia region. In order to build such port logistics network, 21 ports located in East Asia among the world's 50th largest ports were selected in this study. Furthermore, the amount of container cargo and the ports of call were analyzed to categorize the subject ports in East Asia. Finally, this study tries to find economic network between the base port in East Asia, EU or North America and feeder ports in terms of logistics cost. As a result, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Busan ports were found as the representative ports in the East Asia that may connect North America and Europe with the minimum logistics expenses. Therefore, to maintain the stable cargo volume in ports, Korea should promote not only the overseas terminal operation which links to the Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai ports, but also establish the global port logistic network connecting the Busan port.

Key Words: Global;Port logistics network;Economic network;Minimum logistics expenses; Overseas terminal operation