Analysis of Logistics Performance Evaluation of Provinces and Cities along the Belt and Road in China
In order to study and evaluate the logistics performance of provinces and cities along the Belt and Road in China,we established the Belt and Road logistics performance evaluation index system,includ-ing output and input indicators,and collected the relevant data of the 18 provinces and cities along the Belt and Road in China from 2008 to 2021.Secondly,using the DEA-Malmquist index model and DEAP2.1,we carried out a dynamic evaluation of the logistics performance of,respectively and in the order of,the re-gions as a whole,each individual city and province,and each level of the index system.Then,according to the year when the regional Belt and Road policies were proposed,we divided the input and output indica-tors of the above provinces and cities into two stages,and compared their logistics performance before and af-ter said policies.Finally,using the cluster analysis method,we carried out the cluster analysis of the DEA-Malmquist output,and explored the regional differences in logistics performance among the provinces and cities along the Belt and Road in more detail.The results show that:(1)From the perspective of time,the overall logistics efficiency of the provinces and cities performs well on the whole,showing a fluctuating upward trend,but there is still large space for im-provement.(2)From the perspective of a province/city,technical efficiency is the key factor restricting its to-tal factor productivity.(3)From the level of the performance indicator system,most provinces and cities have failed to achieve full effectiveness in service qualities,social benefits and government behavior,and there is still room for improvement.(4)After the announcement of regional Belt and Road policies,the logistics effi-ciency of provinces and cities along the Belt and Road has been significantly improved.(5)Judging from the cluster results,provinces and cities with similar efficiency index have showed regional dispersion.Based on the above research results,in order to promote the high-quality development of the logistics in-dustry in the provinces and cities along the Belt and Road,we should attach importance to the application,research and innovation of the logistics technology,increase the investment in the logistics technology,and accelerate the digital transformation of the logistics industry.Also,We should increase the investment in the construction of logistics infrastructure,formulate and improve relevant regulations and standards,strengthen the construction of the salary and welfare system for logistics employees,and enhance the sense of social re-sponsibility and public service awareness of the logistics enterprises by providing incentive measures such as tax incentives and financial subsidies,so as to improve government behavior,social benefits and service quali-ties.Moreover,we should establish a cross-provincial logistics cooperation mechanism,and strengthen re-gional coordination and cooperation to achieve coordinated efficiency improvement for the logistics industry.
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