The Critical Role of Ocean Container Transport in Global Supply Chain Performance

With supply chains distributed across global markets, ocean container transport now is a critical element of any such supply chain. We identify key characteristics of ocean container transport from a supply chain perspective. We find that unlike continental (road) transport, service offerings tend to be consolidated in few service providers, and a strong focus exists on maximization of capital intensive resources. Based on the characteristics of ocean container transport as part of global supply chains, we list a number of relevant and challenging research areas and associated questions.

• 저널Production and Operations Management · 22(2) · 253–268
• 토픽Maritime Ports and Logistics · Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• DOI10.1111/j.1937-5956.2011.01310.x
• 저자Jan C. Fransoo, Chung‐Yee Lee