MAKING MANAGEMENT DECISIONS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF MARITIME AND RIVER TRANSPORT ENTERPRISES

Authors

  • Olena Ocheredko National University «Odessa Maritime Academy»
  • Yana Vashchenko National University «Odessa Maritime Academy»

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32689/2523-4536/63-9

Keywords:

management decisions, maritime transport, improving the efficiency of maritime enterprises

Abstract

The paper proposes a process of making management decisions to increase the efficiency of maritime and river transport enterprises. The authors focus on the management of enterprises of the maritime complex through management decisions to ensure the main focus of the operation of maritime transport enterprises, the provision of quality cargo delivery services. Thus, the process of making managerial decisions can be considered as a product of economic activity of enterprises of the sea economic complex. That isthe maritime industry will be transformed by intelligent shipping technology. Technical research projects and regulatory activities are being actively promoted in large shipbuilding and shipping countries. Much of the work focuses on technical development and discussions of legal, safe, economic and social implications. The role of governments in the development process has been given less attention. This article compares the efforts of Japan and China to promote smart shipping in terms of public policy. A comparative study shows that both Japan and China pay attention to technological innovation. Different political and institutional systems and administrative threads lead to different political actions. Although it cooperates with various stakeholders in the coordination and regulatory spheres, Japan works better than China. For the future introduction of smart shipping technology, this document proposes a proactive and coordinated approach to the inclusion of new technology in the regulatory framework. In many countries, the maritime sector is seen as a critical segment that needs the full support of the government. Moreover, the government is the most important regulator and administrator, playing an important role in implementing smart and fast delivery. Therefore, this document sheds light on government-oriented efforts to develop smart delivery technology. The policies and regulations of Japan and China will be examined in terms of public policy. As the world's largest shipping and shipbuilding countries, Japan and China are the closest competitors.

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Published

2021-12-29