A Comparative Analysis of Container Terminal Operation in Busan and Kwangyang Port

Ryoo, Dong-Keun

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2005;29(10):921-926.
Published online December 31, 2005.

부산항과 광양항 컨테이너 터미널 운영의 효율성 비교 분석에 관한 연구

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A Comparative Analysis of Container Terminal Operation in Busan and Kwangyang Port

Dong-Keun Ryoo

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to conduct a comparative analysis of container terminal operation in Busan and Kwangyang port. The research method used for this study is DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis) and among DEA methods CCR and BCC model has been used. According to the results of CCR model Gamman in 2004 and Gamcheon in 2004 are found to be the most efficient terminals in the sample and the inefficient terminals include Gwangyang Phase 2 terminal. Based on BCC model Gamcheon and Uam are identified as the most efficient terminals in three consecutive years including Gamman terminal in 2004. The inefficient terminals include New Gamman in 2002 and Hutchison in 2002. The research findings show that inefficient terminals need to fully utilise their terminal facilities and increase container throughput through effective marketing activities.

Key Words: Busan Port;Kwangyang Port;DEA;Container Terminal Operation;Efficiency