An efficiency analysis of seaports using extended window analysis, malmquist index and simar-wilson approach
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Date
2009
Authors
Al-Eraqi, Ahmed Salem Naser
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Abstract
The contribution of seaports to the economies of world countries is undeniable.
Different monitoring mechanisms are used to measure the competitiveness with
differing results. As such, it is important to analyze the efficiency of port activities;
looking for better tools to improve production/service of these seaports. The
objectives of this research are to highlight the seaports under consideration,
evaluating their efficiencies for the purpose of future planning and operating
strategies, increasing the seaports production through the transshipment hubs and
introducing an extended methodology for seaports.
The methodology used provides information concerning the theoretical
foundations of the DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) and FDH (Free Disposal Hull)
models that could be applied. In this research an analysis of cross-section and panel
data, for the years 2000-2005 from the 22 seaports and containers terminals under
study in the Middle East and East Africa are analyzed for estimating the efficiency
score and performance. The efficiency score and performance are evaluated by
applying DEA-CCR (Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes), DEA-BCC (Banker, Charnes
and Cooper), superefficiency; window analysis CCR, BCC, Malmquist index and
FDH (Free Disposal Hull) models. The contributions of this research are focused on
extended methodology using superefficiency in window analysis, Malmquist index
and Simar and Wilson approach models in seaports. Apart from that, distance is
included as a parameter to evaluate seaport efficiency; finally a regional hub model is
proposed to improve the transshipment in the region. DEA versus FDH comparison
is carried out to identify the potential methodology.
The results show fluctuation in the efficiency score of seaports, due to the
various characteristics of the economic and politic situation of the countries in the
Middle East and East Africa. The strategic location of the region and significant
economic development in various domains will require an improvement in the
maritime sector.
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PhD
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Computer Science , Seaports , Window analysis , Malmquist index , Simar-wilson approach