Determination of Operational Parameters for an Efficient Container Service in the Port of Guaymas

Authors

Cesar Meneses, Arizona State University
J. René Villalobos, Arizona State University

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

The port of Guaymas is located in Sea of Cortez in the Northern Pacific Coast of Mexico. Its hinterland is basically the Northwestern region of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. The Port currently focuses on bulk and liquid cargo and does not provide container services. In this paper, we explore some of the characteristics that a container service should have to be competitive in servicing the needs of the regional industry. Since the study deals with port selection decision from the industry’s point of view, we introduce a port selection model based on a Total Landed Cost (TLC) metric. The findings show that under the right conditions, the Port of Guaymas is an attractive option for the companies located in its hinterland.

Comments

Paper 35

Publication Title

Progress in Material Handling Research: 2010

ISBN

9781882780167

Recommended Citation

Meneses, Cesar and Villalobos, J. René, "Determination of Operational Parameters for an Efficient Container Service in the Port of Guaymas" (2010). 11th IMHRC Proceedings (Milwaukee, Wisconsin. USA – 2010). 36.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2010/36