Site selection and spatial organization optimization of dry ports in the hinterland of the Fujian coastal port group
The establishment of a dry port system is a crucial means for coastal ports to enhance the efficiency of inland cargo circulation and the competitiveness of the supply chain.This study used the theories of port system evolution and push-pull theory to comprehensively analyze the development mechanism of dry ports.It constructed a suitability evaluation indicator system for the selection of dry port sites and conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the suitability of dry port sites in the hinterland of the Fujian coastal port group,exploring the optimization path for the spatial organization of the dry port system.The results indicate a significant spatial disparity in the suitability of potential dry ports in the hinterland of the Fujian coastal port group.Coastal cities and inland provincial capitals exhibit relatively high suitability,while moderately suitable cities are concentrated in the central and eastern parts of the hinterland.Cities with lower suitability levels are primarily located in the central part of Hubei Province and the western part of Hunan Province.The dry port system in the hinterland of the Fujian coastal port group consists of regional and local dry ports,supplemented by general logistics centers,interconnected through three main transportation channels:the North Line,the Middle Line,and the South Line.Ultimately,enhancing the inland collection and distribution system,optimizing the spatial layout of dry ports,and promoting the joint construction and sharing of facilities are crucial directions for the future spatial organization optimization of the dry port system in the hinterland of the Fujian coastal port group.
dry portsite selectiondevelopment mechanismFujian coastal port group