Analysis of Port Location Along the Maritime Silk Road
In recent years,the implementation of the"Belt and Road"initiative has accelerated the development of the Maritime Silk Road,with ports becoming key connectivity points.Under the support of policies,the invest-ment in ports along the route has been increasing.From the perspective of port siting,the location advantages of ports along the Maritime Silk Road are analyzed,and the evaluation model of the degree of location advantage is constructed by considering factors such as the influence of the hinterland,the density of the road network,the traffic arteries and the influence of the cities;At the same time,the influence of the epidemic on the location degree of in-dividual ports is analyzed.It aims to provide some reference significance for the impact of investment in ports along the"Belt and Road"and COVID-19 epidemic on port location.
The"Belt and Road"initiativeMaritime Silk RoadPort location advantageLocation evaluation