Research Article
Analysis of Southeast Asian Potential Ports in the Container Shipping Network Between China and Southeast Asian Nations
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.6-1-2023.2330241, author={Siheng Chang and Jinhai Chen and Peng Peng}, title={Analysis of Southeast Asian Potential Ports in the Container Shipping Network Between China and Southeast Asian Nations}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Big Data Economy and Digital Management, BDEDM 2023, January 6-8, 2023, Changsha, China}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={BDEDM}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={china-asean shipping network ports maritime big data}, doi={10.4108/eai.6-1-2023.2330241} }- Siheng Chang
Jinhai Chen
Peng Peng
Year: 2023
Analysis of Southeast Asian Potential Ports in the Container Shipping Network Between China and Southeast Asian Nations
BDEDM
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.6-1-2023.2330241
Abstract
China and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) are geographically nearby with a high degree of economic interdependence. Most of the Southeast Asian countries are emerging economies with a large demand for maritime infrastructures. Therefore, improving ports infrastructure in this region could substantially increase the growth of transportation and economic activities between China and ASEAN. This paper adopts the centrality index parameters using the characteristics of the port of the China-ASEAN shipping network and a reasonable calculation method of system centrality is put forward using actual ports throughput data. The 92 container ports in the China-ASEAN shipping network are graded based on the comprehensive evaluation and potential container ports that have been identified in Southeast Asia. The main findings are as follows:(1) Singapore Port and Kaohsiung Port are the hub ports of the China- ASEAN container shipping network, which control the development of the maritime trade between China and ASEAN;(2) Cai Mep Port in Vietnam owns the largest potential, as compared with other considered potential ports connected Chinese ports in Southeast Asia;(3) The 12 potential container ports in Southeast Asia mainly located in Vietnam and Philippines. For the Chinese government and enterprises, investing in port construction in Vietnam and the Philippines could be a smart choice.
