Measuring technical efficiency of dry bulk terminal performance using the frontier application of data envelopment analysis: A proposed framework

Abstract

The usage of performance indicators in measuring seaport efficiency is undeniable especially towards increasing the port performance. There are numerous studies on applying data envelopment analysis (DEA) which demonstrates the relationship between technical efficiency and port performance. Conversely, there has been a significant problem of port inefficiency in terms of port performance. DEA application is being applied between the technical efficiency and port performance. It is important for indicators to be initiated on port efficiency which may lead to the increase of the port performance. However, the challenges to be implemented in the port as a whole will be difficult due to broad technical factors from various port activities. Implementation of DEA has been done commonly in container operations but not in dry bulk terminal area. Therefore, this conceptual paper discussed the potential of using the technical port indicators and DEA application specifically in dry bulk terminal.