A study on the evolution of port logistics network based on complex theory: A case study of key coastal ports in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Xu Xu ◽  
Yanbing Yang ◽  
Yi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Complex Network ◽  
Network Evolution ◽  
Clustering Coefficient ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Power Law Distribution ◽  
Complex Network Theory ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
Real Network ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Belt And Road

In order to promote the construction of “The Belt and Road” Initiative, we construct the complex network evolution model based on the complex network theory and node attractiveness. We select the relevant 2017 data of 18 coastal ports mentioned in the Belt and Road Initiative, and verify the validity of the model by comparing the network eigenvalues between evolving network and real network. The results show that the average distances between ports are short, clustering coefficient and dependence of hub ports are high, its topological structure has scale-free network characteristics and fits the power law distribution. Meanwhile, we study the change of network characteristics of the evolutionary network and real network under deliberate attack and random attack. The statistics show that the robustness is weak under deliberate attack but strong under random attack. These are great reference to the construction and development of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

scholarly journals Evolution of the China Railway Express Consolidation Network and Optimization of Consolidation Routes

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Laijun Zhao ◽  
Zhaolin Cheng ◽  
Huiyong Li ◽  
Qingmi Hu
Keyword(s):  
Complex Network ◽  
Network Evolution ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Management Implications ◽  
Low Load ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
Selection Of

China Rail Express (CRE) is the international container train line that runs between China and Europe. Since the implementation of China’s Belt and Road initiative, CRE has developed rapidly. As most CRE trains travel directly from source to destination without load consolidation, CRE faces issues such as an insufficient cargo supply, a low load factor, and a low profit margin. To address these problems, we analyzed the selection of potential consolidation centers and the optimization of consolidation routes to these centers from the perspective of complex network evolution. First, we constructed rules for generation and evolution of the complex network. Next, we generated logistics connection topology networks for CRE from 2013 to 2017 using those rules. We then optimized the consolidation routes based on the network structures formed from those rules. Chongqing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Shenyang, Lanzhou, Urumqi, and Tianjin were selected as potential consolidation centers. We conclude with a sensitivity analyses and a discussion of management implications for CRE.

Research on the Structure of Peer-to-Peer Overlay Based on the Complex Network Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 263-266 ◽  
pp. 1096-1099
Author(s):  
Zhi Yong Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Complex Network ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Degree Distribution ◽  
Path Length ◽  
Small World ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Clustering Coefficient ◽  
Power Law Distribution ◽  
Complex Network Theory ◽  
The Mean

Relationship between nodes in peer-to-peer overlay, currently becomes a hot topic in the field of complex network. In this paper a model of peer-to-peer overlay was purposed. And then the paper focused on figuring out the mean-shortest path length (MSPL), clustering coefficient (CC) and the degree of every node which allowed us to discover the degree distribution. The results show that the degree distribution function follows approximately power law distribution and the network possesses notable clustering and small-world properties.

Complexity Analysis of Public Transportation Network in Zhangjiagang City Using Complex Network Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 546-547 ◽  
pp. 1211-1216
Author(s):  
Yong Wang ◽  
Ta Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Complex Network ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Path Length ◽  
Complexity Analysis ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Average Path Length ◽  
Clustering Coefficient ◽  
Power Law Distribution ◽  
Complex Network Theory ◽  
Public Transportation Network

Public transportation network has been proven that it can be simulated as a complex network. In this paper, a bus transport system of Zhangjiagang city is considered. Network degree distribution, average path length, and clustering coefficient are utilized as criteria to analyze as the complexity of the network. Experimental results show that the network which is in line with power-law distribution has a smaller average path length and a large clustering coefficient. It also indicates that, the networks of Zhangjiagang public bus system are not a small-world network with scale-free property.

The Belt and Road Initiative and Sino-Russian economic cooperation: Is there one more chance for us?

2019 ◽  
pp. 47-71
Author(s):  
Petr M. Mozias
Keyword(s):  
Regional Integration ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
Flexible Framework ◽  
The One ◽  
International Transactions ◽  
The Belt And Road ◽  
Current Stage

China’s Belt and Road Initiative could be treated ambiguously. On the one hand, it is intended to transform the newly acquired economic potential of that country into its higher status in the world. China invites a lot of nations to build up gigantic transit corridors by joint efforts, and doing so it applies productively its capital and technologies. International transactions in RMB are also being expanded. But, on the other hand, the Belt and Road Initiative is also a necessity for China to cope with some evident problems of its current stage of development, such as industrial overcapacity, overdependence on imports of raw materials from a narrow circle of countries, and a subordinate status in global value chains. For Russia participation in the Belt and Road Initiative may be fruitful, since the very character of that project provides us with a space to manoeuvre. By now, Russian exports to China consist primarily of fuels and other commodities. More active industrial policy is needed to correct this situation . A flexible framework of the Belt and Road Initiative is more suitable for this objective to be achieved, rather than traditional forms of regional integration, such as a free trade zone.

Belt and Road Initiative: Analysis of Possible Effects on Nigeria’s Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (06) ◽  
pp. 20475-20182
Author(s):  
Ige Ayokunle O ◽  
Akingbesote A.O
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
International Economic ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
International Economic Cooperation ◽  
R Project ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Belt And Road

The Belt and Road initiative is an important attempt by China to sustain its economic growth, by exploring new forms of international economic cooperation with new partners. Even though the B&R project is not the first attempt at international cooperation, it is considered as the best as it is open in nature and does not exclude interested countries. This review raised and answered three questions of how the B&R project will affect Nigeria’s economy?  How will it affect the relationship between Nigeria and China? What could go wrong?, The review concluded that Nigeria can only benefit positively from the project.

The Belt and Road Initiative: Goals and Challenges

2020 ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Adnan Khalaf i Hammed Al-Badrani ◽  
Hind Ziyad Nafeih
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Power Lines ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
Ancient Silk Road ◽  
Main Engine ◽  
The Belt And Road

The Belt and Road Initiative is an initiative to revive the ancient Silk Road, through networks of land and sea roads, oil and gas pipelines, electric power lines, the Internet and airports, to create a model of regional and international cooperation.       It is essentially a long-term development strategy, launched by the Chinese president in 2013 to become the main engine of Chinese domestic policy and foreign diplomacy and within the framework of the soft power strategy, to enhance its position and influence in the world as a peaceful and responsible country.   The study includes identifying the initiative and setting goals for China, as well as the challenges and difficulties that hinder the initiative.

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