Port-related conflict at port of Gothenburg – consequences from a fashion retailer’s perspective

Lindroth, Erica; Huong, Ha Thi Thu; Bergqvist, Rickard

doi:10.1186/s41072-020-00059-x

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“…The literature on the influence of a dry port on the SCO of resilience is scarce. Evidence from Lindroth et al [31] suggests that companies transporting goods through a dry port are less affected by interruptions of seaport operations caused by labor conflicts. The studied case is similar: the seaport has prioritized loading and unloading of container trains at the time of the labor conflict in order to push large amounts of cargo inland, which enhanced the SCO of resilience.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Also, as noted by Roso [30], the consolidation of goods in one location allows for the purchase of expensive equipment such as X-ray scanners for customs inspections. Furthermore, the longer leg of the transport is completed by rail, which is considered to be more safe and secure than road [20,31]; same was noted by the actors of the transport system. A summary of the findings on how SCOs can be enhanced by the integration of a dry port in SC is presented in Table 5; the table also contains remarks regarding threats that can cause the diminishing of the SCOs.…”

Section: Analysis and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Environmental performance CO 2 emissions can be decreased by 25% [3] up to 32-45% [9] by modal shift; the congestions at the seaport gates can be eliminated or reduced, removing emissions that are generated at that point [3]; A dry-port integrated setup is very likely to use road-based transport for the last mile, where the further reduction of emissions can be achieved by "cleaner and greener" fuels [5] and the utilization of long vehicles [31].…”

Section: Securitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A dry port in a transportation system sustains an SC, "given the constant change in the global transport system" [28]; the influence of a labor conflict in a seaport is less significant for companies using intermodal transportation solutions, rather than for those solely relying on truck transportation [31].…”

Section: Resiliencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Outcome-Driven Supply Chain Perspective on Dry Ports

Khaslavskaya

Roso

2019

Sustainability

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The hinterland leg of maritime containerized transport as a part of supply chain has been increasingly pressured by larger volumes, as well as by a need to fulfill sustainability requirements that are expressed by social opinion and formal regulations. There is a potential to relieve this pressure through integration of a dry port, as a seaport’s inland interface, in the supply chain. Therefore, this paper aims to explain how a supply chain can benefit or enhance its outcomes of cost, responsiveness, security, environmental performance, resilience, and innovation, by the integration of a dry port. The data for this case study is collected through interviews and site visits from the privately owned Skaraborg dry port, Sweden; and the study is limited to the actors of the transport system involved in the development and operations of the dry port integrated setup. The results show that the six supply chain outcomes (cost, responsiveness, security, environmental performance, resilience, and innovation) are perceived by the actors as being desirable, and can be enhanced by the integration of a dry port in the supply chains. In particular, the enhancement of the supply chain outcomes can be achieved due to intermodality and reliability of rail transportation and customization of services associated with the dry port integrated setup, and by increasing the capacity of transportation system.

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Outcome-Driven Supply Chain Perspective on Dry Ports

Khaslavskaya

Roso

2019

Sustainability

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“…However, this dynamic planning role has not been investigated in previous studies sufficiently. Human resource management practices have been discussed from Legato and Monaco (2004) to Lindroth et al (2020) as a separate research domain. The study, "Relating planner task performance for container terminal operations to multi-tasking skills and personality type", that has been published by Kurapati et al (2017) is a watershed study focusing on the role of a terminal planner.…”

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Planning decision alterations and container terminal efficiency

Weerasinghe

Perera

Kießner

2022

MABR

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PurposeThis paper examines how the altering nature of planning decisions affects operational efficiency in seaport container terminals. The uncertainty and the role of the planner were investigated considering the dynamic integrated planning function of the quay to yard interface.Design/methodology/approachA System Dynamics model has been built to illustrate the integrated dynamic environment. Data collection was conducted at a leading container terminal at a hub port. The model was simulated for different scenarios to derive findings.FindingsThe planner has been identified as the agent who makes alterations between the initial operational plan and the actual plan. The initial plan remains uncertain even when there is no impact from crane breakdowns, requiring a significant number of alterations to be made. The planner who had worked on the yard plan had altered (approximately 45%) the initial plan than the alterations done by the planner who had worked on the vessel plan. As a result, the feedback loop that is created by the remaining moves at each hourly operation influences the upcoming operation as much as crane breakdowns influence.Originality/value The uncertainty and the role of the planner were investigated considering the dynamic integrated planning function of the quay to yard interface. The findings of this study are significant since terminal efficiency is examined considering the quayside and landside as an integrated system.

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Supply chain disruptions: flexibility measures when encountering capacity problems in a port conflict

Rogerson

Svanberg

Santén

2022

IJLM

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PurposeThere can be many negative effects from a disruption in a central node of companies' supply chains, such as a port conflict that reduces capacity. Strategies for disruption management include flexibility and redundancy. This paper aims to analyse a supply chain disruption from flexibility and capacity perspectives.Design/methodology/approachA case study was conducted of the supply chain disruption caused by the port conflict in 2016–2017 in Gothenburg, in which the port operated at a reduced capacity. Companies importing and exporting goods, freight forwarders, hauliers, train operators, ports, shipping companies and their agents were interviewed.FindingsVarious capacity problems (ports, links, container chassis, empty containers) were encountered due to the port conflict. Flexibility measures such as node, mode and fleet flexibility can be used in response to changes in capacity. Difficulties with applying flexibility are discussed.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough based on a Swedish case, findings are relevant for disruptions or other types of disturbances in ports elsewhere and also in other important nodes in companies' supply chains.Practical implicationsActors influenced by disturbances in a port can increase their understanding of potential capacity problems and flexibility measures. Readiness and timely action are important due to competition regarding capacity.Originality/valueThe implications on the transport network surrounding a port, including many actors, are explained, illustrating how capacity problems propagate, but there is some flexibility to manage the problems.

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Port-related conflict at port of Gothenburg – consequences from a fashion retailer’s perspective

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

Outcome-Driven Supply Chain Perspective on Dry Ports

Outcome-Driven Supply Chain Perspective on Dry Ports

Planning decision alterations and container terminal efficiency

Supply chain disruptions: flexibility measures when encountering capacity problems in a port conflict

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