The Problems and Countermeasures of Port Clusters in China

Abstract

The paper introduces the port cluster's concept and the main five port clusters of China, including Bohai Bay, Yangtze River Delta, Southeast ports, the Pearl River Delta and Southwest port clusters. And then the problems of China’s port clusters are discussed. Disorderly competition between and within the port clusters is gradually strengthened, and the port position and division is not clear. The government lacks coordination. Finally, to sovle these problems this paper presents a series of development countermeasures. For example, give full play to the planning and coordination role of the Government; Carry out different management according to the respective advantages of the port; Set up the Port alliances; Strengthen the port financing and establish a public information platform, etc.