Selection of ocean container carriers: One countrys perspective

Fanam, Peter Dzakah; Nguyen, Hong-Oanh; Cahoon, Stephen

doi:10.5897/ajbm2016.8173

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“…Transit time, service frequency, service availability, service capacity, and service reliability are commonly identified as influential service-based mode choice selection criteria (Cullinane & Toy, 1999;Brooks et al, 2012;Fanam, Nguyen, & Cahoon, 2016;Jung, Kim, & Shin 2018;Shin, Comi, & Polimeni, 2020). As well as transit time, the speed of the transport mode in terms of terminal time and transhipment time has also been identified as important (Cullinane & Toy, 1999).…”

Section: Factors Affecting Transport Mode Selectionmentioning

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Analysis of the Impacts of Freight Subsidisation on Transport Mode Selection: An Assessment of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Wise¹,

Fanam²

2023

WJSSR

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The objective of this research is to identify the key selection criteria that form the basis of a shipper’s selection of freight transport mode. The study is undertaken in the context of sea freight. The study is localised to Tasmanian shippers who are, or are potentially, recipients of freight subsidisation through the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. Data collected through an internet-based survey is described, and influential mode choice selection criteria are reported with the use of descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that Tasmanian shippers are conscious of cost, service, and cargo characteristics.Median responses indicate that cost, service, and cargo are equally significant in the selection process. The findings indicate that cost and cost flexibility are influential cost-based criteria. The findings also indicate that transit time, service capacity, and service flexibility are influential service-based criteria. Shipment size, cargo weight, and cargo volume are also identified as influential cargo-based criteria.This study provides insight into mode choice selection for Tasmanian shippers. In this function, it may assist existing air and sea carriers operating in the Tasmanian market to evaluate their performance and strategy by providing an analysis of shippers’ transport mode choice process. Tasmanian shippers themselves may benefit from the potential expansion of their existing freight transport mode choice process. New shippers of freight into and out of Tasmania may benefit from the perspectives of existing shippers of freight into and out of Tasmania.

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Analysis of the Impacts of Freight Subsidisation on Transport Mode Selection: An Assessment of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Wise¹,

Fanam²

2023

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Evaluating ocean carrier selection criteria: perspectives of Tasmanian shippers

Fanam

Ackerly

2019

J. shipp. trd.

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The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the decision process of Tasmanian shippers when selecting an ocean carrier. Data collected through an internet-based survey is described, and influential selection criteria are reported with the use of exploratory factor analysis. The findings indicate that Tasmanian shippers are both price and service conscious. Tasmanian shippers, unlike their mainland Australian counterparts, have an overwhelming reliance on maritime transportation. The exploratory factor analysis indicates that service takes precedence over price for the subjects of the study. The findings indicate that network and schedule reliability and corporate social responsibility are influential in the choice of ocean freight services. Cargo security and seasonal capacity availability are similarly influential to Tasmania shippers. The study provides insight into the decision-making process of Tasmanian shippers. In this function, it may benefit Tasmanian ocean freight service providers by describing the characteristics that Tasmanian shippers find desirable in selecting between competing carriers. Thus, ocean freight service providers can formulate necessary strategies to attract Tasmania shippers to purchase their liner services.

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Striking the Balance: The Priority Ranking of Flexible Work Arrangements in Freight Forwarding Companies

YILDIZ,

AYMELEK

2023

Marine Science and Technology Bulletin

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The Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) is increasing its prominence in today’s business world. Companies are increasingly adopting flexibility to improve employee happiness and overall operational efficiency as the landscape of work patterns evolves. There is a growing research need to address the relative importance of different FWA according to specific business fields of the companies. This study aims to contribute to the field of organizational management by systematically prioritizing and ranking various FWA in the context of Turkish freight forwarding companies using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. The literature mainly suggests available FWA and their individual contributions to employee satisfactions. However, there is a research gap to identify the most relevant methods that match the specific needs of the sea freight forwarding sector. This study tries to construct a complete hierarchy of flexible work arrangements by meticulously using the AHP framework and including the viewpoints of both academics and Human Resources (HR) officials. This study seeks to establish a comprehensive hierarchy of flexible work arrangements, taking into account practices such as remote work, flextime, flexplace, and leave control, among others, through a meticulous application of the AHP framework. The findings of this study are expected to provide practical insights, assisting freight forwarding firms in making educated decisions on the implementation and priority of flexible work practices and promoting a harmonious and productive work environment.

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Selection of ocean container carriers: One countrys perspective

Cited by 4 publications

References 44 publications

Analysis of the Impacts of Freight Subsidisation on Transport Mode Selection: An Assessment of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Analysis of the Impacts of Freight Subsidisation on Transport Mode Selection: An Assessment of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

Evaluating ocean carrier selection criteria: perspectives of Tasmanian shippers

Striking the Balance: The Priority Ranking of Flexible Work Arrangements in Freight Forwarding Companies

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