The Barriers to Multimodal Transport Using Russian Far East TSR and Revitalization of Northern Logistics

Kim, Gi-Su; Lee, Sung‐Woo; Kim, A-Rom; Seo, Young‐Joon

doi:10.15798/kaici.2019.21.1.285

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“…There are discussions in various countries on the multimodal transport of the TSR, Trans-China Railway (TCR), Trans-Korean Railway (TKR), and Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) in the flow of northern logistics. The northern logistics market includes the Russian Far East, Northeast China, North Korea, and the area known as the Commonwealth of Independent States, which is called "northern logistics" from the perspective of South Korea (Hong et al 2014;Kim et al 2019). Along with its geopolitical importance, the northern region can be established as an alternative route to Northeast China, Central Asia and even Europe in terms of transportation and logistics (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, 2017).…”

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Evaluation of Logistics Service for Multimodal Transport via the Trans-Siberian Railway: A Perspective of Shippers in South Korea

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Journal of International Logistics and Trade

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The role of logistics service provider (LSP) is essential for efficient logistics service quality (LSQ) and supply chain management, especially in multimodal transport. Multimodal transport routes that use the Trans-Siberian Railway (TSR) play an important role in the supply chains of Northeast Asia. This paper aims to identify current conditions of TSR LSQ and propose improvements to enhance the competitiveness of traditional routes. Therefore, this study sheds light on and provides recommendations for various managerial strategies to LSPs in the context of the TSR. This study utilizes Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) to measure levels of importance and performance of the logistics service of LSPs that provide multimodal transport services via the TSR from South Korea to Europe. This study identifies capabilities on the basis of five criteria (price, timeliness, reliability, equipment systems, and customer service) from a customers' perspective. The results of the research indicate that operational improvements should be considered to activate TSR multimodal transport for northern logistics routes from the perspective of Korean shippers. Specific findings show that balanced development strategies are needed for logistics routes that have not yet been significantly activated, while implying that logistics costs could be reduced initially to satisfy shippers. This study presents an operational strategy for LSPs using the TSR in northern logistics through IPA methods. Furthermore, this research can help policymakers propose specific policies to revitalize the northern logistics of Korean logistics companies and to provide incentive supports for shippers.

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