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A Study on the Competitiveness Improvement of Port Policy in the Philippines  

Baek, In-heum (목포해양대학교 해상운송학부)
Kim, Myung-jae (목포해양대학교 해상운송학부)
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Journal of Korea Port Economic Association / v.34, no.3, 2018 , pp. 53-74 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to give a guiding implications to strengthen the competitiveness of port policy in Philippines, considering the inefficiencies in the port infrastructures and management systems in the country, despite its average economic growth of 5-6% and subsequent increment in passenger and trading volumes. These growth figures imply a compelling need for a systemic development plan and impellent actions. This study used the analytic hierarchy process for conducting a port competitiveness analysis and the data on deterrent factors were collected through literature and internal government documents including on-site interviews of the parties involved. The implications of the analysis led the study to conclude the need for adopting an enhanced centralized management, a separate investment and management for ports, a grade classification of nationwide small-, medium, and large-sized ports, efficient incoming systems for port dues, and an advanced mode of financing and investment inducement, among others.
Keywords
Philippines; Port; Policy; Improvement; Deterrent factors; AHP;
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