Several trends, such as globalisation, the growth of shipping alliances, the growing
size of vessels and the development of intermodal transportation, have caused
competition amongst ports and terminals to become intense (Song, 2002, 2003, 2004;
Wortelboer-Van Donselaara and Kolkmana, 2010; Lee and Song, 2007). Nowadays, a
port cannot maintain a monopoly status as it did in the past. To adapt to increasing
competition, ports and terminals are forced to implement new strategies (Song, 2004).
One approach to remain competitive in the changing business environment is the
implementation of collaborative initiatives between ports. By collaborating with other
ports and terminals, benefits can be obtained that cannot be achieved alone. Due to
this relatively new development, literature regarding collaborative practices within the
port industry is quite rare. Detailed investigations regarding the drivers, benefits,
barriers and facilitators are, with a few exceptions, completely absent. In addition,
Song (2004) mentioned in his paper of port co-opetition, that a questionnaire survey
or interview-based research can overcome his content-analysis-based research and
help to build a solid theory. Due to the identified research gap, this dissertation aims
to make a contribution to the field of horizontal collaboration between ports and
terminals.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Research objective and questions
- Dissertation structure
- Chapter 2 - Literature review
- Concept of collaboration
- Definition
- Ways of collaboration
- Horizontal relationships
- Horizontal collaboration
- Horizontal collaboration in the maritime industry
- Collaboration initiatives
- Drivers
- Benefits
- Barriers
- Effective management of collaboration initiatives
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3 - Methodology
- Research structure
- Research approach
- Research strategy
- Method choices
- Timeline
- Data collection
- Secondary data
- Primary data
- Data analysis
- Research quality
- Reliability
- Validity
- Research limitations
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4 - Findings and results
- Chapter 5 - Content analysis of the interviews
- Initiatives
- Drivers
- Benefits
- Barriers
- Effective Management
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6 - Analysis
- Initiatives
- Drivers
- Benefits
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation investigates horizontal collaboration initiatives between ports and terminals in the maritime industry. It aims to identify the key drivers, benefits, and barriers to such collaborations, as well as how these initiatives can be effectively managed. The study combines a comprehensive literature review with an in-depth case study based on semi-structured interviews with multiple organizations. Key themes explored in this dissertation include: * **Horizontal collaboration:** The dissertation focuses on the collaborative efforts between ports and terminals, analyzing its various forms, drivers, benefits, and challenges. * **Maritime industry dynamics:** It explores the changing landscape of the maritime industry, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration in response to factors such as increased efficiency requirements and the bargaining power of shipping lines. * **Effective collaboration management:** The research delves into the factors that contribute to successful collaboration initiatives, such as communication, trust, and shared goals. * **Benefits and barriers of collaboration:** The dissertation identifies the various advantages and disadvantages of horizontal collaboration, including cost reductions, enhanced market positioning, and potential anti-competitive regulations. * **Case study analysis:** The research utilizes a case study approach to gain a deeper understanding of real-world collaborative initiatives in the maritime industry.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
**Chapter 1 - Introduction:** This chapter introduces the research topic, outlines the dissertation's objectives and research questions, and provides an overview of the dissertation's structure. **Chapter 2 - Literature Review:** This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on collaboration, focusing on the concept of horizontal collaboration in the maritime industry. It examines the various drivers, benefits, barriers, and approaches to managing collaborative initiatives. **Chapter 3 - Methodology:** This chapter details the research methodology employed in the dissertation, including the research structure, approach, strategy, method choices, timeline, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, research quality assessment, and limitations of the study. **Chapter 4 - Findings and Results:** This chapter presents the findings from the case study, detailing the interviews conducted with various organizations involved in horizontal collaboration initiatives. It explores the specific initiatives, drivers, benefits, and barriers identified through these interviews. **Chapter 5 - Content Analysis of the Interviews:** This chapter analyzes the interview data to extract key themes and insights related to horizontal collaboration. It examines the different initiatives, drivers, benefits, barriers, and aspects of effective management identified through the interview data. **Chapter 6 - Analysis:** This chapter integrates the findings from the literature review and the case study to provide a comprehensive analysis of horizontal collaboration in the maritime industry. It examines the different initiatives, drivers, benefits, and barriers identified through both research methods.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics explored in this dissertation encompass various aspects of horizontal collaboration in the maritime industry. It examines concepts such as ports and terminals, drivers, benefits, barriers, and the effective management of collaborative initiatives. The dissertation also delves into the changing dynamics of the maritime industry, highlighting the importance of collaboration in response to factors like increased efficiency requirements, the bargaining power of shipping lines, and environmental concerns. Key terms like marketing and business development, operations, administrative, regulatory, and spin-off initiatives, as well as concepts like trust, communication, and integration of information, are central to the research.- Arbeit zitieren
- Christian Schwab (Autor:in), 2012, Horizontal Collaboration in the Maritime Industry: Ports and Terminals, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/205848
