Guidelines for Enhancing the Efficiency of Container Transportation in Laemchabang Port

Abstract

This research aims to study 1) the level of government policy on logistics development,  international transport of goods condition, domestic container transport, port operations and efficiency of container transportation in Laem Chabang port 2) Influence of government policy on logistics development, International transport of goods condition,  domestic container transportation, port operations on the efficiency of container transportation in Laem Chabang Port and 3) to propose guidelines for increasing the efficiency of container transportation in Laem Chabang Port. This research used a mixed method research, for quantitative research the sample group consisted of Laem Chabang Port operators, shipping line company and transport operators, a total of 340 samples. They were selected by proportional stratified sampling and random sampling. Data were collected via the use of a questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling. Qualitative research, data were collected by in-depth interviews with senior executives from government and private agencies which were 15 specialists.

The research findings showed that 1) government policy on logistics development at a high level, International transport of goods condition, domestic container transportation, port operations and the efficiency of container transportation are at the highest level
2) government policy on logistics development, International transport of goods condition, domestic container transportation and port operations affect on the efficiency of container transportation in Laem Chabang Port. 3) Guidelines for increasing the efficiency of container transportation in Laem Chabang Port. It was found that the government sector must develop an efficient infrastructure and digital system to support the continuously increasing volume of containers. Those involved in shipping containers in ports must pay attention to vessel schedule to berth at terminal as per berth schedule, customs clearance, container transportation planning and control, uses information technology to control container delivery, yard management and handling equipment to ensure the efficiency of transporting containers in the port in terms of time, cost, satisfaction and service reliability.