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Disruption risks and mitigation strategies: an analysis of Asian ports

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  • Jasmine Siu Lee Lam
  • Shiling Su

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The critical nature of a seaport is a connection point. In addition to the effect on port operations, a port disruption will be a strain on trade flows and the various parties concerned. Climate change, oil spill, security, social and political instability are increasing concerns over the years which would lead to higher risks. With significant growing trade volume in Asia, there is a pressing need for comprehensive studies to prepare ports for disruptions. This paper aims to analyse and categorise the disruptions that have occurred in Asian ports and estimate the likelihood of recurrence based on the data since the year 1900. Results reveal a rising trend of disruptive events. Natural disasters and labour strikes are the two main causes of port disruptions, while natural disasters lead to the highest severity in terms of cargo tons affected. Mitigation strategies proposed in terms of both preventive and reactive measures are specifically designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of the various types of port disruptions. The paper provides recommendations on risk mitigation for relevant parties.

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  • Jasmine Siu Lee Lam & Shiling Su, 2015. "Disruption risks and mitigation strategies: an analysis of Asian ports," Maritime Policy & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 42(5), pages 415-435, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:marpmg:v:42:y:2015:i:5:p:415-435
    DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2015.1016560
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    1. Cao, Xinhu & Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, 2019. "A fast reaction-based port vulnerability assessment: Case of Tianjin Port explosion," Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Elsevier, vol. 128(C), pages 11-33.
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    3. Wang, Bi & Chin, Kwai Sang & Su, Qin, 2022. "Prevention and adaptation to diversified risks in the seaport–dry port system under asymmetric risk behaviors: Invest earlier or wait?," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 125(C), pages 11-36.
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    8. Pitilakis, Kyriazis & Argyroudis, Sotiris & Fotopoulou, Stavroula & Karafagka, Stella & Kakderi, Kalliopi & Selva, Jacopo, 2019. "Application of stress test concepts for port infrastructures against natural hazards. The case of Thessaloniki port in Greece," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 184(C), pages 240-257.
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    10. Chen, Hong & Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee & Liu, Nan, 2018. "Strategic investment in enhancing port–hinterland container transportation network resilience: A network game theory approach," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 111(C), pages 83-112.
    11. Randrianarisoa, Laingo M. & Zhang, Anming, 2019. "Adaptation to climate change effects and competition between ports: Invest now or later?," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 123(C), pages 279-322.
    12. Wang, Nanxi & Wu, Min & Yuen, Kum Fai, 2023. "Assessment of port resilience using Bayesian network: A study of strategies to enhance readiness and response capacities," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 237(C).
    13. Balakrishnan, Srijith & Lim, Taehoon & Zhang, Zhanmin, 2022. "A methodology for evaluating the economic risks of hurricane-related disruptions to port operations," Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Elsevier, vol. 162(C), pages 58-79.
    14. Bi Wang & Kwai Sang Chin & Qin Su, 2022. "Risk management and market structures in seaport–dry port systems," Maritime Economics & Logistics, Palgrave Macmillan;International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME), vol. 24(1), pages 114-137, March.
    15. Cao, Xinhu & Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, 2018. "Simulation-based catastrophe-induced port loss estimation," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 175(C), pages 1-12.
    16. Liu, Qing & Yang, Yang & Ng, Adolf K.Y. & Jiang, Changmin, 2023. "An analysis on the resilience of the European port network," Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Elsevier, vol. 175(C).

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