A Review of Game Theory Applications for Seaport Cooperation and Competition

Pujats, Karlis; Golias, Mihalis M.; Konur, Dinçer

doi:10.3390/jmse8020100

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“…It should be emphasized that both internal and external factors influence the functioning of such terminals [36][37][38]. Intense competition between intermodal cargo transport networks was observed [39][40][41][42]. Moreover, the majority of transshipment markets, similarly to main-haulage markets, were characterized as highly concentrated [5].…”

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“…The authors also brought to attention the implementation of quality management systems that influence the quality of performed operations [76]. According to Pujats et al [40], operators of container terminals are always seeking better policy and operational plan developments. The authors of the mentioned paper reviewed and investigated seaport and container terminal competition and cooperation involving various stakeholders.…”

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The Complexity of Logistics Services at Transshipment Terminals

Filina-Dawidowicz

Kostrzewski

2022

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Transshipment is the process of off-loading an intermodal loading unit (for example, different types of containers, semitrailers, swap-bodies, and so on) from one means of transport (for example, a vessel, a freight railcar, etc.) and loading it onto another. Such a process, as well as other logistics services related to loading units, may take place at a transshipment terminal, which is the intermediate node added to an intermodal transport network when combining two or more liner services that facilitate freight transport. Growing customer requirements affect transshipment terminal operations and contribute to the development of comprehensive logistics services. Terminal clients expect the delivery of complex services that often pose serious challenges to terminals providing these services. The specific decision-making tools are essential for facilitating the shaping of terminals’ complex service offerings. In this study, we investigated the issues connected to the complexity of logistics services offered by transshipment terminals. The aim was to develop a decision-making approach to assess the complexity of logistics services offered by these terminals. A procedure for the formulation of complex and comprehensive service sets at transshipment terminals, which includes sustainable energy and energy efficiency issues, was proposed. The approach for assessing the complexity of services at terminals handling intermodal loading units was developed, and an appropriate mathematical model was applied. Consequently, indexes of the efficiency and comprehensiveness levels of ordered services in a terminal were proposed. The ranking of decision-making criteria influencing the shaping of complex service offerings was created based on the results of a questionnaire survey distributed among the managerial representatives of terminals located in Poland. The data obtained with the use of a questionnaire survey allowed us to verify the proposed approach. The research results may be useful for the management of transshipment terminals while making decisions on the creation of comprehensive services offered to their clientele.

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The Complexity of Logistics Services at Transshipment Terminals

Filina-Dawidowicz

Kostrzewski

2022

Energies

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“…There is a great deal of work in the existing literature that uses game theory to study port competition and cooperation ( 41 – 46 ). Pujats et al ( 47 ) conducted a review on game theory applications for seaport cooperation and competition. They summarized the modeling techniques, methods, and goals used in the relevant studies, as well as the results of each study.…”

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Port Competition and Cooperation Under Emission and Privatization

Yuan

Wang

2022

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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The study considers the competition and cooperation between mixed duopoly ports with service differentiation when both emission tax and partial privatization policies are implemented together. By developing three-game models between government and port enterprises, this paper first studies and compares, under different game scenarios, the optimal emission tax for mixed duopoly ports and privatization level for a semipublic port, as well as the optimal output (or pricing) and emission reduction of semipublic and private ports. Moreover, the profit and utility of the two ports, environment damage, consumer surplus, and social welfare are also compared, and the impacts of technology spillover for emission reduction and service differentiation on the decision-making of the government and port enterprises are discussed. We find that the optimal emission tax under a strategic cooperation scenario can reach a higher level, then the government needs more efforts to protect the environment. In addition, although port cooperation is conducive to maximizing social welfare and increasing port throughput, it harms the profitability of the two ports.

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“…A similar review was described by Pujats et al, (2020). In this review, 33 studies (with publication years from 2008 to 2019) were reviewed that used game-theoretical models for investigating port and container terminal competition and/or cooperation involving various types of port market participants and other stakeholders.…”

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“…In this review, 33 studies (with publication years from 2008 to 2019) were reviewed that used game-theoretical models for investigating port and container terminal competition and/or cooperation involving various types of port market participants and other stakeholders. Among all game-theoretical approaches used in the studies, the most applied according to Pujats et al, (2020) was found to be the Bertrand type of game, which accounted for 37% of all instances, followed by Cournot (29%), Hotelling (20%), Stackelberg (12%), and finally Nash Bargaining (2%). Almost half of all games were modeled in two stages, followed by one-stage games that accounted for one-third of all models, and the rest were three-stage games.…”

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Simulation-Based Port Competition: Feasibility and Implementation of an Agent-Based Framework

Winne

2022

Competition and Regulation in Network Industries

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The objective of this article is to discuss the feasibility and implementation of an agent-based computational framework for game-theoretical port competition. There are many different determinants which influence the competitive position of a seaport at any time. And as a consequence of this complexity, simple calculations or solution methods are not possible. This article elaborates a generic and modular framework for modeling and simulating the competition between multiple, heterogeneous port players. First, the article briefly detects some elements that are useful and necessary to develop a meaningful agent-based framework. Priority elements are determined and it is considered which elements can be passed on to extensions of the framework. Second, some important aspects of the application of the agent-based methodology for the port sector are explained. Third, a limited number of examples of modules of the proof of concept are developed. Particular attention is paid to the modularity and extensibility of the agent-based framework in order to allow the users of the framework to fine-tune the choices in their simulation model. Finally, in a fourth part of this article, recommendations are formulated for the further development and enrichment of the framework.

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A Review of Game Theory Applications for Seaport Cooperation and Competition

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

The Complexity of Logistics Services at Transshipment Terminals

The Complexity of Logistics Services at Transshipment Terminals

Port Competition and Cooperation Under Emission and Privatization

Simulation-Based Port Competition: Feasibility and Implementation of an Agent-Based Framework

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