英文摘要 |
The objective of this study is to examine the models of container terminal operation in the Port of Kaohsiung based on a variety of assessment criteria. Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) analysis was employed to evaluate the optimal operational model in terms of periods such as short, med-term, and long term from the port manager's perspectives. Four operations related dimensions were identified, namely, cost, ownership and concession, operational environment, and operational capability, whereas three operation models are developed in this study including wholly-owned ownership and operation, wholly-owned ownership and outsourcing, as well as joint venture and outsourcing. Results indicated that operational capability was considered as the most important dimension. The optimal operational model in the short to mid-term periods was wholly-owned ownership and outsourcing, whereas wholly-owned ownership and operations was considered in the long term. |