Efficiency measurement of Shenzhen port using data envelopment analysis

Abstract

This paper applies data envelopment analysis (DEA) to provide efficiency measurement for Shenzhen port in different years. DEA with cross evaluation has been applied to efficiency comparisons between five ports. The DEA technique is useful in resolving the measurement of port efficiency because the calculations are non-parametric, can handle more than one output and do not require an explicit a priori determination of relationships between output and inputs. The conclusion of this paper will provide reasonable theoretic support for port managers to improve management strategy.