• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.34 no.10
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• pp.799-805
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• 2010

Since 2000's, Korea has became the world-leading shipbuilding country with the competitive technologies in design and production. And with the China's economic growth, the three economies (Korea, Japan and China) handle 30 percent of the world`s freight cargoes. Shipping industry of Korea has been also grown up to the top 10 of the world with the newly constructed large ports. In spite of the growing demand for ship repair in Korea, its competitiveness analysis has been insufficient. This paper present the competitiveness analysis of ship repair industry of Korea with the consideration of condition of location, repair cost and technological competitiveness.

• Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.7-18
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• 2003

Due to the changes of shipping and logistic environment, Asian ports today face severe competition. To be a mega-hub port, Asian ports have achieved a big scale development. For these reasons, it has been widely recognized as an important study to analyze and evaluate characteristics of Asian ports, from the standpoint of Korea where Busan Port is located. Although some previous studies have been reported, most of them have been beyond the scope of Asian ports and analyzed the world's major ports; moreover, the studied ports have been about the ports which are well known from the previous research and reports. So, most studies is unlikely to be used as substantial indicators from the perspective of Busan Port. In addition. most of the existing studies have used hierarchical evaluation algorithm for port ranking, such as AHP (analytical hierarchy process) and clustering analysis. However, these two methods have fundamental weaknesses from the algorithm perspective. The aim of this study is to classify major Asian ports based on competitiveness level. Especially. in order to overcome serious problem of the existing studies, major Asian ports were analyzed by using objective indicators. and Fuzzy C-Means algorithm, which alleviates the weakness of the clustering method. It was found that 10 ports of 16 major Asian ports have their own phases and were classified into 4 port groups. This result implies that some ports have higher potential as ports to lead some zones in Asia. Based on those results. present status and future direction of Busan port were discussed as well.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.208-210
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• 2015

항만의 연결기능이 확대됨에 따라 해운 항만산업은 전문화 및 고도화되었으며, 이에 따른 인적자원의 양적 질적 경쟁력 향상도 무엇보다 중요해졌다. 하지만 이를 육성하고 발전시키기 위한 인적자원의 수급에 대해서는 시장기능이 원활이 작동하지 못하고 있으며, 이러한 연구도 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 해당산업통계자료를 바탕으로 회귀모형에 의한 해운 항만물류산업에 필요한 전문인력에 대한 정확한 예측을 제시하고자 한다.

• Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.291-311
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• 2011

The modern ports have become multi-functionalized and network-centralized over time. Recently the development of industry in the land behind the port area has become very important for port itself. Furthermore, the port functions as a finance center and an integrated function of the main bank of the world. It will be necessary for Inchon port to pursue the policy for building itself as a hub center for logistics integration and building network in the region of Northern-East Asia and Seoul Capital City area in order for Inchon port to support and develop various industries through utilizing each aspect of the industrial complex in these areas. By doing this, it will act as a policy for strengthening competiveness for Inchon port. The sharp increase of cargo movement from rapidly developing Industries in China will become a good opportunity for strengthening the competitiveness of Inchon port. However, considering the characteristics of the ports competitiveness, this policy must quickly overcome the difficulties of Inchon port.

• Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.149-164
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to suggest the logistics strategies for the improvement Gunsan port's competitiveness. To accomplish the purpose, this paper reviews the concept & function of logistics firstly. Next we find out the main factors of improving port's competitiveness, build the basic model of the logistics strategy and apply the model to the case of Gunsan port. The strategies to improve the competitiveness of Gunsan port are as follows ; (1) Construction of logistics environment (2) Planning the port marketing for the extension a logistic market share (3) Construction of logistics chain and finally (4) Construction of logistics community.

• THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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• v.73
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• pp.43-63
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• 2017

Amidst dynamic business environment, creating competitive advantage, source of competitiveness, is a critical issue for international port operations. To overcome limitations of prior studies adopted cross-sectional approach, this study reviews a way to continually sustain and create competitive advantage, based on the case of Busan port in South Korea. Development plans, operations and management practices from2005 to 2014 were investigated and reviewed. Results revealed that enhancement of infrastructure, new engine to sustainable growth, green and safety, and partnership enhancement were a source of creating competitive advantage. The results help theoretical advances on competitiveness and its durability, and provide useful insights for creating competitive advantages and future improvement in international port operations.

• Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.93-108
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• 2019

This study aims to suggest a containerization plan for non-standardized cargo; it also reveals the significance of containerization in facilitating freight inducement and cargo creation for increasing the competitiveness of the Gwangyang port container terminal and checking excessive competition among terminal operators. Therefore, this study suggested a containerization plan and its significance by dividing 14 items, ones with low containerization ratios or undergoing containerization, bulk, and liquid cargoes. In the case of general cargo, it will be necessary to raise the utilization rate by remodeling a general container or improving cargo loading techniques. In the case of bulk cargo, it will be necessary to exploit the benefits of containerization in preventing product deterioration due to rain, facilitating the sale of small orders, ensuring clean cargo handling, and reducing logistics cost, among others. In the case of liquid cargo, it will be necessary to order and sell liquid cargo in small quantities by using superior quality, safe, and durable Flexitank or Flexibag products, which offer transportation convenience and reduce time and costs.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.261-266
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• 2012

Due to rapid growth of East Asian economy, some changes are being made in trade volume and shipping market of this area. Busan port in Korea and Shanghai port in China are continually increasing their investment in port development and competitiveness in order to become the logistics hub of Northeast Asia. Especially the competition for transshipment containers becomes more and more fierce. So in this study, we set a goal of increasing the port competitiveness on transshipment cargo by an analysis of competition strategies. We choose the Busan port and the Shanghai port as the research objects, game competition model and real data is used to analyze the two ports' price strategies and market share. According to the results, some advices will be put forward to enhance competitiveness of the two ports.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2018.11a
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• pp.234-236
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• 2018

현대 사회에서 항만이 전반 공급체인에서 차지하는 역할이 날로 중요해지고 있다. 항만의 역할은 이미 단순한 하역작업이 아닌 화물에 부가가치를 부여하는 중요한 경제활동중심으로 진화하였다. 이러한 항만의 중요성으로 인해 각국은 모두 허브항 육성을 주요 성장전략으로 삼고 있다. 특히 동북아시아는 대형 항만이 가장 밀집된 지역으로 되어 항만 간 경쟁이 매우 치열하다. 부산항은 배후단지 활성화를 통한 안정적인 물동량 유치를 통해 역내에서 경쟁력을 확보하고 있다. 본 연구는 부산항 신항 배후단지에서 처리하는 주요 화물들의 원단위를 산정하여 실제 부산항 신항 배후단지에서 창조하는 부가가치에 대해 정량적으로 분석하였다. 분석결과, 케미칼 제품, LME 벌크, 자동차 부품, LME 컨테이너, 일반화물, LME 내륙운송의 순으로 원단위 비용이 점차 감소하였다. 향후 연구에는 부산항 신항 배후단지에서 취급되는 전체 화물에 대한 세부적인 연구가 이루어질 필요가 있다. 이를 통해 항만이 창출하는 가치를 보다 정밀하게 파악하고 효과적인 물동량 유치 전략을 실행할 수 있다.

• Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.53-74
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• 2018

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.