Title: Perception of logistics service provider regarding trade facilitation for cross border transportation: a case study of east-west economic corridor

Authors: Nitipon Tansakul; Suthathip Suanmali; Veeris Ammarapala

Addresses: Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, 131 M. 5 Tiwanont Rd., Bangkadi Muang Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand ' Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, 131 M. 5 Tiwanont Rd., Bangkadi Muang Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand ' Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, 131 M. 5 Tiwanont Rd., Bangkadi Muang Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand

Abstract: The aim of this research is to evaluate the trade facilitation on cross border trade along the east-west economic corridor route. This study employs two methods for evaluating the trade performance. First, the different influence factors and their effect on the trade are considered. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is employed to measure the influencing weight of each factor. Expert opinions are obtained through interviews of leading logistic experts: entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and policy makers. Second, trade facilitation surveys are conducted. The interview technique and six-point Likert scale questionnaires were used to gather data from logistics providers and related firms who operate within the R-9 route. The results obtained from this investigation help in identifying appropriate factors and weights for the characteristics of the R-9 route, which can further be utilised to evaluate the trade facilitation in each of the four countries.

Keywords: analytic hierarchy process; AHP; cross border transportation; trade facilitation; east-west economic corridor.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2018.089168

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2018 Vol.29 No.2, pp.131 - 150

Received: 11 Mar 2016
Accepted: 22 Aug 2016
Published online: 09 Jan 2018 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article