엠티 컨테이너 트럭 Turn-time 비교에 관한 연구

차상현,노창균 한국무역연구원 2019 무역연구 Vol.15 No.3

Purpose - This research aims to improve the terminal service level by analyzing empty container truck Turn-time in order to survive the logistics competition between container terminals. Longer truck Turn-time or time delay at the gate affect terminal operation because the terminal is recognized as the subject of claim and avoided by carriers and shippers due to poor terminal service quality. Design/methodology/approach - This study examined and analyzed truck Turn-time process by type for actual domestic(G and P terminal) and foreign(K terminal) terminals. The way to get container data collection and analysis can be traced with ‘Truck Turn-time’ flows as following. The loaded container trucks are passing through the gate and stacked it in yard. And turn around to gate out. Findings - Results showed that, the effect of truck Turn-time delay was insignificant in the type of empty container of the foreign K container terminal gate-out process. A comparative analysis of the type of empty container gate-out at G and P domestic container terminals shows that the quality of terminal operation can be improved if the shipper designated carry out, shipper outsourced designated carry out, terminal designated carry out of G container terminal, and shipper booking unit carrier designated carry out, shipper carrier designated carry out of P container terminal will have influences in the terminal operation. Research imlications or Originality - The movement in yard, which is a factor impacting truck Turn-time, has no significant impact on the truck Turn-time delay in a foreign country while it influences to the truck Turn-time delay domestically depending on the type of movement in the yard. This study the advancement of terminal equipment and terminal automation systems, the method to improve service levels in relation to gate Turn-time was presented.

컨테이너터미널에서 야드 이송장비 자동화 적용방안에 관한 연구

차상현(Sang-Hyun Cha),노창균(Chang-Kyun Noh) 한국항해항만학회 2018 한국항해항만학회지 Vol.42 No.3

세계 주요 컨테이너터미널들은 중심항만으로 성장하기 위해 치열한 경쟁 속에서 우위를 선점하기 위해 자동화 시설을 확충하는데 노력하고 있다. 최근 컨테이너터미널에서 자동화 시스템의 완전 통합을 위해 시스템 설계 및 개발이 진행되고 있다. 이는 컨테이너터미널의야드 작업 효율성을 높이는 데 집중 할 수 있고 다른 컨테이너터미널 운영 프로세스와 통합이 쉬워지기 때문이다. 컨테이너터미널에서 자동화 시스템은 고객에게 더 나은 서비스를 제공하고 수익성을 향상시키는 데 필수적이다. 컨테이너터미널 가동을 보다 효율적으로 운영하고 결과적으로 생산성을 높이려면 Container Handling Equipment(CHE)의 실시간 위치와 상태확인이 요구되고 있다. 본 연구는 컨테이너터미널에 DGPS를 이용하여 컨테이너터미널 자동화 장비의 실시간 위치와 상태를 확인하고 자동화 시스템을 실제 개발, 적용, 운영하는 컨테이너터미널 야드 이송장비 자동화 시스템의 구성요소와 기능을 살펴본 후 실제로 적용하여 기존 야드 이송장비 시스템과 야드 이송장비 자동화 시스템을 비교 분석 및 적용방안에 대해 제시하였다. 또한, 컨테이너터미널의 핵심 장비인 이송장비의 효율적인 운영을 위해서 최적의 야드 이송장비 자동화 시스템을 이용하게 되면 컨테이너터미널의 생산성 및 이송장비의 효율성을 좀 더 높일 수 있다는 걸을 알 수 있었다. International major container terminals are trying to expand automation facilities in order to dominate the competition and grow as central harbors. Recently, system design and development were put underway to fully integrate automation systems in container terminals. This is because it can focus on improving the efficiency of the yard operations in container terminals and facilitates integration with other container terminal operation processes. Automation in the container terminal business today is essential to better serve customers and improve profitability. Real-time position and status of container handling equipment (CHE) have been required for more efficient terminal operations and consequently higher productivity. This study examined the real-time location and status of the container terminal automation equipment using DGPS in container terminals, and reviewed the components and functions of the container terminal automation yard equipment systems that developed, applied, and operated the automation systems. In addition, this study compared the existing yard system and the automation yard system and presented application methods. Also, the results revealed that the productivity of the container terminal and the efficiency of the transportation equipment can be further increased when the optimal yard automation transportation equipment system is used to efficiently operate the transportation equipment, which is the core equipment of the container terminal.

컨테이너터미널에서 On-Dock 시스템 효과분석에 관한 연구

차상현(Sang-Hyun Cha),노창균(Chang-Kyun Noh) 한국항해항만학회 2015 한국항해항만학회지 Vol.39 No.1

최근 컨테이너터미널에서 물량유치에 심혈을 기울이고 있으며, 선사가 컨테이너터미널을 결정하는 요소는 입지조건, 하역능력, 보관, 운송에 연계된 모든 요소들에 사항을 참조하여 선사에게 유리한 조건의 컨테이너터미널을 선별 선택한다. 컨테이너터미널의 On-Dock 서비스 가능 여부 또한 선사가 컨테이너터미널을 선택을 결정짓는 요소의 한 부분으로 중요하게 인식되고 있다. 본 논문에서 On-Dock 시스템의 업무적 알고리즘, 엠 티 컨테이너 반출 알고리즘, 풀 컨테이너 알고리즘을 제시하고 On-Dock 시스템을 이용하여 작업 우선 순위 알고리즘, 출입 작업 우선순위 알고리즘, 엠티 컨테이너 야드 장치 할당 규칙 알고리즘을 통해서 컨테이너를 자동 할당 방식과 수동 할당 방식을 이용해서 컨테이너 반출 시간 및 컨테이너터미널의 효율적인 운영 방안을 알아 보고자 한다. 이를 통해 반출 컨테이너 우선순위 지정 및 장치장의 블럭을 지정하여 반출 컨테이너 할당을 제어 한다. 즉, 최적 컨테이너 선정 알고리즘을 통해서, 컨테이너터미널은 엠티 컨테이너 반출 시간을 줄이고, 야드의 컨테이너에 대해서 불필요한 리핸들링을 최소화 할 수 있으므로 장비의 효율을 높일 수 있다. Non On-Dock과 On-Dock 시스템의 작업 운영 결과는 실제 광양컨테이너터미널에서 운영되고 있는 반출 작업 운영(시나리오) 형태를 이용하여 결과를 도출하였다. 광양컨테이너터미널에서 On-Dock 시스템을 적용하게 되며, Non On-Dock 시스템을 적용 할 때 보다 시간이 약5분 정도 신속하게 반출이 가능하다. On-Dock 서비스를 이용하여 선사에서 수출 오더를 관리하기 위해서 엠티 컨테이너를 배정 하고, 수입 화물에 대해서는 D/O를 관리하며 반출 후 회수 관리와 컨테이너의 손상, 청소, 수리, 제어 등의 서비스를 지원하므로 대외 선사 서비스를 강화하여 컨테이너터미널 물량 유치 및 영업 증대를 꾀할 수 있을 것이다. These days Container Terminals are focusing on increasing the quantity of containers and shipping lines choose Terminals by referring to the key elements of a terminal to perform the overall operation the fastest such as the location of the terminal, discharging ability, keeping environment, and other elements related to shipping in general. Container terminal is able to offer On-Dock service has become an important factor for shipping lines to choose that terminal. In this paper, we propose an algorithm for On-Dock system work algorithm, the algorithm Empty container exports, Full Container algorithm and The aim of our study focus on both container's gate out time and search for the effective terminal operation which is using the general On-Dock system through several algorithm like container batch priority, gate in and out job priority and empty container yard equipment allocation rule based on the automatic allocation method and manual allocation scheme for container. Gathering these information, it gives the priority and yard location of gate-out containers to control. That is, by selecting an optimum algorithm container, container terminals Empty reduces the container taken out time, it is possible to minimize unnecessary re-handling of the yard container can be enhanced with respect to the efficiency of the equipment. Operations and operating results of the Non On-Dock and On-Dock system is operated by the out work operations (scenarios) forms that are operating in the real Gwangyang Container Terminal derived results. Gwangyang Container terminal and apply the On-Dock system, Non On-Dock can be taken out this time, about 5 minutes more quickly when applying the system. when managing export orders for berths where On-Dock service is needed, ball containers are allocated and for import cargoes, D/O is managed and after carryout, return management, container damage, cleaning, fixing and controlling services are supported hence the berth service can be strengthened and container terminal business can grow.

오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 안전사고 대비 운영 전략

원승환 ( Seunghwan Won ),조성우 ( Sungwoo Cho ),최상희 ( Sanghei Choi ) 한국로지스틱스학회 2017 로지스틱스연구 Vol.25 No.4

컨테이너 터미널의 자동화는 1993년 네덜란드 로테르담항의 ECT Delta Terminal로부터 2017년 중국 칭다오항의 Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal에 이르기까지 지속적으로 진화하고 있다. 현재까지 컨테이너 터미널의 자동화는 보관 시스템의 자동화와 하위시스템 간 전달의 자동화가 주를 이루었고, 앞으로는 야드 자동화의 한계를 극복하여 터미널 내의 모든 작업을 자동화하는 방향으로 나아갈 것으로 예상된다. 자동화 컨테이너 터미널은 운영, 안전·보안, 환경·지속가능성, 경제·재무 측면에서 여러 가지 장점을 가지고 있지만, 이러한 장점을 획득하고 단점을 극복하기 위해서는 정교하고 안정적인 운영이 전제되어야 한다. 특히 자동화 터미널의 위험을 줄일 수 있는 운영기술에 대한 투자는 매우 중요하다. 본 연구는 세계적인 자동화 추세에 맞추어 해양수산부에서 2013년부터 추진하고 있는 ‘저탄소 자동화 컨테이너 터미널’에 포함되어 있는 새로운 유형의 컨테이너 터미널의 안전사고 대비 운영 전략을 다루고자 한다. 본 연구에서 안전사고는 터미널 내에서 발생할 수 있는 하역장비 및 이송장비로 인한 사고, 작업자로 인해 발생하는 인사사고 및 물적 피해 사고, 자연재해 사고로 정의한다. 새로운 유형의 컨테이너 터미널 특히 자동화 터미널의 개발에서는 터미널의 위험 요인을 제거하는 것이 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 먼저 연구 대상인 오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 개념과 구조를 소개한다. 그리고 기존 컨테이너 터미널에서 사용되는 대표적인 야드 하역장비의 안전사고를 분석하여 오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 안전사고 분석에 참고한다. 그 후 본격적으로 오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 안전사고 유형을 도출한다. 도출된 안전사고 유형별로 안전을 위한 기능과 세부 요구사항을 설명한다. 마지막으로 오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 안전사고 대비 운영 전략으로 시스템 구성요소별 안전 요구사항, 유지보수 요구사항, 안전사고 처리방안을 제안한다. 본 연구는 부산항 컨테이너 터미널에서 운영을 담당하는 전문가 7인의 인터뷰를 통해 실효성을 검증하였다. 본 연구 결과가 오버헤드 셔틀 컨테이너 터미널의 설계와 운영에 반영된다면 새로운 개념을 실용화하는데 큰 기여를 할 것으로 기대한다. The automation of container terminals has continuously evolved from ECT Delta Terminal, Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1993 to Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal, Qingdao Port, China, 2017. Until now, the automation of container terminals has focused on the automation of storage systems and the automation of transfer between subsystems. In future, it is expected to recover the limitation of yard automation and to automate all the tasks in terminals. Automated container terminals have advantages from the several aspects - operation, safety and security, environment and sustainability, and economy and finance. In order to obtain those advantages and recover some disadvantages, the sophisticated and stable operations of terminals are required. Especially, it is very important to invest the operation technologies which can reduce the risks of automated terminals. This research discusses operation strategies to cope with safety accidents in a new type of container terminal involved in “Low-carbon Automated Container Terminals by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.” The safety accidents in the research are defined as the accidents by container handling and carrying equipment, the human accidents and physical damage by workers, and the accidents by natural disasters, in terminals. It is necessary to eliminate risk items to in automated container terminals. This paper, first of all, introduces the concepts and structures of overhead-shuttle container terminals. Next, it analyzes the safety accidents of typical yard equipment in conventional container terminals. Next, it deduces the safety accident types in overhead-shuttle container terminals. And then, it explains the functions and the specific requirements for safety, by the safety accident types. Finally, it proposes operation strategies to cope with safety accidents in overhead-shuttle container terminals. The operation strategies consist of the requirements for safety of system components, the requirements for maintenance and the processing procedures of safety accidents. The research results were verified by interviewing seven professionals in charge of the operation of container terminals in Busan Port. If the results are applied to the design and operation of overhead-shuttle container terminals, it is expected to contribute to the commercialization of overhead-shuttle container terminals.

컨테이너터미널에서 On-Dock 시스템 효과분석에 관한 연구 - 광양항을 중심으로 -

차상현,노창균 한국항해항만학회 2015 한국항해항만학회지 Vol.39 No.1

최근 컨테이너터미널에서 물량유치에 심혈을 기울이고 있으며, 선사가 컨테이너터미널을 결정하는 요소는 입지조건, 하역능력, 보관, 운송 에 연계된 모든 요소들에 사항을 참조하여 선사에게 유리한 조건의 컨테이너터미널을 선별 선택한다. 컨테이너터미널의 On-Dock 서비스 가능 여부 또한 선사가 컨테이너터미널을 선택을 결정짓는 요소의 한 부분으로 중요하게 인식되고 있다. 본 논문에서 On-Dock 시스템의 업무적 알고리즘, 엠 티 컨테이너 반출 알고리즘, 풀 컨테이너 알고리즘을 제시하고 On-Dock 시스템을 이용하여 작업 우선 순위 알고리즘, 반출입 작업 우선순위 알고리 즘, 엠티 컨테이너 야드 장치 할당 규칙 알고리즘을 통해서 컨테이너를 자동 할당 방식과 수동 할당 방식을 이용해서 컨테이너 반출 시간 및 컨테이 너터미널의 효율적인 운영 방안을 알아 보고자 한다. 이를 통해 반출 컨테이너 우선순위 지정 및 장치장의 블럭을 지정하여 반출 컨테이너 할당을 제 어 한다. 즉, 최적 컨테이너 선정 알고리즘을 통해서, 컨테이너터미널은 엠티 컨테이너 반출 시간을 줄이고, 야드의 컨테이너에 대해서 불필요한 리핸 들링을 최소화 할 수 있으므로 장비의 효율을 높일 수 있다. Non On-Dock과 On-Dock 시스템의 작업 운영 결과는 실제 광양컨테이너터미널에서 운 영되고 있는 반출 작업 운영(시나리오) 형태를 이용하여 결과를 도출하였다. 광양컨테이너터미널에서 On-Dock 시스템을 적용하게 되며, Non On-Dock 시스템을 적용 할 때 보다 시간이 약5분 정도 신속하게 반출이 가능하다. On-Dock 서비스를 이용하여 선사에서 수출 오더를 관리하기 위 해서 엠티 컨테이너를 배정 하고, 수입 화물에 대해서는 D/O를 관리하며 반출 후 회수 관리와 컨테이너의 손상, 청소, 수리, 제어 등의 서비스를 지원 하므로 대외 선사 서비스를 강화하여 컨테이너터미널 물량 유치 및 영업 증대를 꾀할 수 있을 것이다. These days Container Terminals are focusing on increasing the quantity of containers and shipping lines choose Terminals by referring to the key elements of a terminal to perform the overall operation the fastest such as the location of the terminal, discharging ability, keeping environment, and other elements related to shipping in general. Container terminal is able to offer On-Dock service has become an important factor for shipping lines to choose that terminal. In this paper, we propose an algorithm for On-Dock system work algorithm, the algorithm Empty container exports, Full Container algorithm and The aim of our study focus on both container's gate out time and search for the effective terminal operation which is using the general On-Dock system through several algorithm like container batch priority, gate in and out job priority and empty container yard equipment allocation rule based on the automatic allocation method and manual allocation scheme for container. Gathering these information, it gives the priority and yard location of gate-out containers to control. That is, by selecting an optimum algorithm container, container terminals Empty reduces the container taken out time, it is possible to minimize unnecessary re-handling of the yard container can be enhanced with respect to the efficiency of the equipment. Operations and operating results of the Non On-Dock and On-Dock system is operated by the out work operations (scenarios) forms that are operating in the real Gwangyang Container Terminal derived results. Gwangyang Container terminal and apply the On-Dock system, Non On-Dock can be taken out this time, about 5 minutes more quickly when applying the system. when managing export orders for berths where On-Dock service is needed, ball containers are allocated and for import cargoes, D/O is managed and after carryout, return management, container damage, cleaning, fixing and controlling services are supported hence the berth service can be strengthened and container terminal business can grow.

Economic Efficiency of the Korean Container Terminals: A Stochastic Cost Frontier Approach

최석우,김기수,김보경 한국무역학회 2022 Journal of Korea trade Vol.26 No.3

Purpose – Recent issues such as vessel enlargement, strengthening of environmental regulations, and port smartization are expected to increase costs and intensify competition in the port industry. In the new normal era, when external growth has reached its limit, the efficient operation of ports is becoming indispensable for achieving sustainable growth. This study aims to identify the determinants of inefficiency by examining the cost structure and efficiency of container terminals in Korea and furthermore propose the political implications to derive the maximization of efficiency. Design/methodology – This study estimates the cost function of container terminal operators and identifies the efficiency of container terminals using stochastic cost frontier (SCF) in the first stage. In the second step, the SCF results are compared with the data envelopment analysis (DEA). Last, this paper proposes efficiency determinants on container terminal operation to establish appropriate strategies. Out of the 29 container terminal operators in South Korea, 13 operators participated in the survey. The translog cost function was estimated utilizing a total of 116 observations collected over the 2007-2017 period. Findings – Empirical analysis shows that economies of scale exist in Korea’s container ports, which provides a rationale for the government’s policy to establish the global terminal operator by integrating small terminal operators to enhance competitiveness. In addition, as a result of the determinants analysis, container throughput, weight of direct employment costs, and labour cost share have positive effects on improving cost efficiency, while inefficiency increases as the length of quay increases. More specifically, cost efficiency improves as the proportion of direct employment costs to outsourcing service costs increases. Originality/value – This study contributes to analyzing the inefficiency factors of container terminals through efficiency analysis with respect to a cost function. In addition, this study proposes the practical and political implications, such as establishing a long-term manpower pool, the application of the hybrid liner terminal system, and the construction of a statistical data system, to improve the cost inefficiency of terminal operators.

An efficiency analysis of container terminals in Southern Vietnam using DEA dynamic efficiency evaluation

Nguyen Thi Le Hang,박성훈,Kim Yuna,여기태 한국해운물류학회 2021 The Asian journal of shipping and Logistics Vol.37 No.4

Southern Vietnam is a key economic region for the country, producing 45% of Vietnam’s GDP, despite only accounting for 9% of the country’s total landmass and 21% of its population. Specifically, the Southern Region dominates seaport-based container transportation, contributing 55% of Vietnam’s total vessel calls and 74% of its total container cargo volume, with the North and Central regions trailing far behind. However, despite the sector’s importance, the efficiency of container terminals in Southern Vietnam has not been evaluated by the literature in recent years. This study fills this research gap by using data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate the efficiency of major container terminals in Southern Vietnam. The results of the DEA Malmquist analysis show that most container terminals demonstrated productivity growth be tween 2017 and 2019, and that this mainly derived from advancements in catch-up operational efficiency and in technological innovation. Moreover, the DEA slack-based measure and DEA undesirable output analyses demonstrate that three container terminals (Cai Mep International Terminal, Tan Cang Cat Lai, and Tan Cang–Cai Mep International Terminal) achieved the maximum efficiency level when both applying and not applying the undesirable output variable. However, other container terminals displayed severe erational inefficiency, with these terminals’ efficiency values decreasing by between 9% and 40% when considering undesirable outputs. The ineffective terminals can therefore be categorized as consuming cessive inputs and lacking in the production of desirable outputs or creating large amounts of undesirable outputs. Therefore, using these results, port authorities and policymakers should be better placed to velop appropriate strategies for managing container terminals in Southern Vietnam.

Technical efficiency analysis of container terminals in India

Iyer K. Chandrasekhar,Nanyam V.P.S. Nihar 한국해운물류학회 2021 The Asian journal of shipping and Logistics Vol.37 No.1

Despite the number of studies on the efficiency of container ports, most studies are of developed nations, and very few are of developing nations, such as India. Indian container ports are very critical due to their location advantage and their ability to handle transhipment traffic. There is a need to understand their performance at the micro-level, specifically the terminal level rather than that of the whole port. This paper focuses on the analysis of the technical efficiency of 26 container terminals in India using a data envelopment analysis approach for the years 2015–2018 and interprets it with respect to location advantage, administrative control and private control of terminal operations. The research explores the Malmquist index which measures productivity changes over a period of time and deconstructs them into two components, namely efficiency change, referred to as catch-up, and frontier shift. This study enabled the ranking of these terminals in terms of their performances. The relative efficiency of container terminals on the west coast of India is found to be better than that of the east coast of India, and the efficiency of container terminals operating under major ports is on a declining path when compared with that of minor ports. The private participation has also not seen similar productivity changes across all container terminals. Among the seven high performing container terminals identified through the analysis provided, the terminal at Tuticorin emerged as the most consistent one in terms of relative efficiency and growth in total factor productivity. The dominant factor influencing the efficiency of a terminal is found to be the size of the terminal, offering the advantages of economies of scale.

컨테이너항만 서비스품질차원이 고객만족과 재이용 및 구전의도에 미치는 효과에 관한 연구

안광호(Kwang Ho Ahn),김민성(Min Sung Kim),김병일(Byung Il Kim) 한국경영학회 2008 經營學硏究 Vol.37 No.3

Logistics service is one of the most frequently addressed competitive edge exercised by companies who face intense competition in the market. This study focused on the logistics service quality of container terminals because of its increased importance in multinational trade; Over 80% of the whole international trade involves seaports, and over 30% of the total container freight is incurred by container terminals. In this regard, this study developed a service quality measurement for container terminals, which has not been adequately dealt in the context of logistics industry. Based on the review of the existing studies, this study built the conceptual framework describing the relationships among container terminal service quality, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and WOM intention. In specific, the positive relationships between container terminal service quality and customer satisfaction, between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, between customer loyalty and WOM intention, and between customer satisfaction and WOM intention were hypothesized. In addition, port location and customer size were hypothesized as moderators in those relationships. Even though the users of those ports could be expanded to manufacturers and freight forwarders, this study defined the sample as shipping companies using two ports; Incheon and Busan, so that the sample could be more homogeneous. Total 300 questionnairs were distributed and 240 were returned (80% of response rate), and after a careful screening process, 215 samples were achieved for further analysis. In terms of testing the relationships among container terminal service quality, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and WOM intention, the overall model fit was acceptable. Specifically, container terminal service quality dimensions were identified as having positive effect on customer satisfaction, except for “internal quality.” This implies that customers might take “internal quality” of the container terminals for granted, and “internal quality” might not be able to create competitive advantage anymore. The hypothesized positive relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, between customer satisfaction and WOM intention, and between customer loyalty and WOM intention were all supported. This suggests that “external quality” and “interactive quality” significantly lead positive WOM via customer satisfaction and loyalty. The relationships were compared between Incheon and Busan (port location), and between companies dealing with large sized customers and companies with small-medium sized customers (customer size). All models for each case were acceptable in terms of model fit. The specific findings of testing the moderator effects of port location and customer size are as follows; First, in case of the port location, the result shows that the relative importance of service quality dimensions on customer satisfaction was in the order of interactive quality > internal quality > external quality for both ports, but external quality was significant only in Busan. Secondly, it is found that customer size significantly moderate the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. For shipping companies with large customers, interactive quality was the most influential quality dimension on customer satisfaction, whereas external quality was the most significant dimension for shipping companies with small-medium sized customers. This implies that the segments of shipping companies based on customer size are fairly distinctive. In turn, there seems to be a need for customized service package for each segment. This study was trying to apply the results from existing service quality studies to container terminal service quality area. Therefore, terminal service quality dimensions and measurements were developed and tested empirically. However, in this preliminary stage, this study acknowledges several limitations and directions for fu

Comparative Analysis of Container Terminals in Northern Vietnam, 2005-2014

Duc Minh Nguyen,Sung-june Kim 한국항해항만학회 2015 한국항해항만학회지 Vol.39 No.5

Sea-ports in Northern Vietnam have experienced a rapid growth of container throughput in recent years. To accompany with such development, huge investment also has been performed to enhance not only local port capacity but also the regional logistics system. Container terminals in Northern Vietnam locate centrally along Cam river of Haiphong city, leaving 2 others in Quang Ninh province. Five out of totally 11 container terminals in the area are under the control of Vinalines - a national corporation in field of maritime industry. In this paper, those terminals are classified in terms of location and ownership. The volume of container throughput and facilities of all container terminals in Northern Vietnam from 2005 to 2014 are recorded in order to compare the performance of groups. A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is then applied to evaluate the relative efficiency of such terminals. Before conclusion, number of suggestions will be contributed to related parties.