SHIPPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND NATIONAL POLICY OF CHINA

Dong Yang, Qing Liu, Liping Jiang, Wei Zhang, Wenrong Chu

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Abstract

This chapter discusses business strategies by understanding the external environment of the business. Environmental factors, over which businesses have little control, profoundly influence the performance of the businesses and determine the success or failure of a particular business strategy. Before 1978, foreign trade only accounted for a small portion of national trade, because national policies deterred the entry of foreign capital. Foreign trade is the primary driver of shipping demand, and thus demand for cargo handling at terminals. The reform of the port industry was carried out to increase the competitiveness of the industry, in terms of efficiency and capacity. The regulations opened up the possibility of sourcing funds from local government, foreign investors and directly through commercial bank loans, in addition to the central government. Port governance reform accelerated the addition of port infrastructure and terminal capacity. The institutional change brought about greater efficiency than direct physical investment in ports.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaritime Business and Economics
Subtitle of host publicationAsian Perspectives
PublisherTaylor and Francis Ltd.
Pages118-137
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781351983358
ISBN (Print)9781138282124
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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