This paper presents a critical review of the economic network analysis methods and their applications to maritime transport. A network can be presented in terms of its structure, topology, characteristics as well as the connectivity with different measures such as density, degree distribution, centrality (degree, betweenness, closeness, eigenvector and strength), clustering coefficient, average shortest path length and assortative. Various models such as the random graph model, block model, and ERGM can be used to analyse and explore the formation of a network and interaction between nodes. The review of the existing theories and models has found that, while these models are rather computationally intensive, they are based on some rather restrictive assumption on network formation and relationship between ports in the network at the local and global levels that require further investigation. Based on the review, a conceptual framework for maritime transport network research is developed, and the applications for future research are also discussed.
History
Publication title
Journal of International Logistics and Trade
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pagination
113-122
ISSN
1738-2122
Department/School
Australian Maritime College
Publisher
Jungseok Research Institute of International Logistics and Trade
Place of publication
Republic of Korea
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Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
International passenger water transport (e.g. passenger ships)