2006.4-2007.3 Yearbook of NILIM
Research Summary


Administrative Coordination Department

Reference Number Y061501
Title Examination on Comparative Advantages of Japanese Ports in Global Supply Chain Management and Policy Implication for Port Management
Start-End Date 2005.4-2007.3
Division International Coordination Division
Author Head, Motohisa ABE
Summary Reacting to the trend of SCM has been a challenge for Japanese Ports and it is necessary to examine relationships with other Asian Ports. In this examination, comparative advantages of Japanese Ports are studied by case studies on actual SCM and Port Logistics Hub in Asia and others, and the basic direction of Japanese port management is examined.