The Competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg as an E-Business Distribution Centre in Scandinavia.
Abstract
The research is focused on the competitiveness of the Port of Gothenburg, as a future
destination for online retailers, when investing in a new warehouse; emphasis is dedicated
to those warehouses locate in ports area (port-centric logistics).
Several topics are discussed in order to provide some fundamentals for a future e-retailer’s
investment choice.
The literature discussed focus on supply chain, general characteristics, the network
planning, logistics strategies, and logistics factors related to the performance.
A background in warehousing is provided, to better clarify several elements such as
warehouse adoption, and appropriate location. Necessary elements affecting the facility
location strategy.
The maritime background where the major players are ports and shipping lines. Particular
focus is placed on port operations, port efficiency, port services, port-centric activities, and
the choice of shipping lines when calling a port.
Certainly, some information about retailers and online retailers characteristics, represent
some basic knowledges to provide. Several parameters are taken into consideration when
retailers select e-consumers in the most profitable country.
E-buyers characteristics are considered to identify the Scandinavian potential buyers.
The thesis conclude specifying the country and the port that better satisfy (time-miles) the
Scandinavian e-consumers.
Degree
Master 2-years
Other description
MSc in Logistics and Transport Management
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Date
2016-07-04Author
Loce-Mandes, Achille
Keywords
Scandinavia
warehousing
supply chain
maritime
port
port performance
port-centric
ecommerce
e-buyers
Series/Report no.
Master Degree Project
2016:83
Language
eng