Risk in port logistics: risk classification and mitigation framework

Ports are important nodes in maritime transportation networks. However, port managers face different types of risks in port operations which may disrupt cargo flows in the logistics chain. These risk factors are expected to increase in view of such global issues as climate change and geopolitical changes. An overview of risk classifications and mitigation strategies in port logistics can help academics and practitioners prepare for managing port logistics risks. Consequently, this paper presents a conceptual discussion of port logistics risks and illustrates an exemplary define-measure-analyse-improve-control (DMAIC) implementation framework to highlight potential risk management and mitigation strategies in port operations. The authors' discussion advances knowledge on the different risk factors with a practical step-by-step approach for addressing the risk in port logistics.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSTL.2020.111117
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Copyright © 2020 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Lai, Kee-hung
  • Vejvar, Markus
  • Lun, Venus Y H
• Publication Date: 2020

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 576-596
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1756-6517
  • EISSN: 1756-6525
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijstl

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hazard mitigation; Logistics; Port operations; Risk analysis
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01761006
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 2020 9:36AM