The Research of World Top Port Evaluation Index System Based on the Development of Free Trade Zones

Abstract

With the reference of the relative researches and experts’ interview of ports constriction, this article is trying to construct the World Top Port evaluation index system. By making the questionnaire basing on integrated development in free trade zones (FTZ), applying reliability and validity analysis, the World Top Port evaluation index system is designed including port macro environment of free trade zones, economic output of free trade zones and ports, port infrastructure, laws and regulations, talent and technology and safety and security. The construction of the index system not only provides theoretical basis to build strong and world-class ports in China, but also has great significance for China to improve the port competitiveness.