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A new connectivity index for container ports

Bartholdi, John J.; Jarumaneeroj, Pisit; Ramudhin, Amar

Authors

John J. Bartholdi

Pisit Jarumaneeroj

Amar Ramudhin



Abstract

We propose a new index, the Container Port Connectivity Index, to measure the trade connectivity of ports within the network of container shipping. This index is based on both economics and network topology, and a distinctive feature is that the strength of a port is based on its position within the global structure of the shipping network, and not just on local information such as the number of TEUs handled, or direct links to other ports. Furthermore, the index produces separate scores for inbound and outbound container movements and in so doing it supports more detailed analyses. We explore the usefulness of the index by analyzing the global network of scheduled mainline container-shipping services as it existed in September 2011.

Citation

Bartholdi, J. J., Jarumaneeroj, P., & Ramudhin, A. (2016). A new connectivity index for container ports. Maritime economics & logistics, 18(3), 231-249. https://doi.org/10.1057/mel.2016.5

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 17, 2016
Online Publication Date Jun 23, 2016
Publication Date Sep 1, 2016
Deposit Date Jan 5, 2018
Publicly Available Date Jan 8, 2018
Print ISSN 1479-2931
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 3
Pages 231-249
DOI https://doi.org/10.1057/mel.2016.5
Keywords Container ports; Shipping network; Connectivity
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/514663
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/mel.2016.5
Contract Date Jan 5, 2018

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