| Author | Tran Xuan Thien |
| Note | A project study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Business Administration (Executive) in
International Business – Management of Technology (VN), School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Linde Gas Vietnam (LGV) plans to build the third air separation unit for specialty gases
in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province and distribution to other countries in the region by sea
freight. It is necessary for LGV to study and analyze the current conditions and other
factors that Ba Ria Vung Tau Province needs in order to become an international port
hub.
This research is to investigate the logistic situation of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province and
identify the key success factors of Singapore as a port hub by through four interviews
and analyzing of academic studies. The resource based view analysis on these factors is
employed to identify the competitive advantage factors of Singapore, then analyzing
whether Ba Ria Vung Tau’s resources and capability can create similar factors.
It is identified six factors of Singapore port hub i.e. Government supports, Strong
hinterland, Strategic location, Natural characteristic of habour, Information technology
and Skilled human resources. However each of these individual factors shall not create
competitive advantage, but the combination of these factors makes ports in Singapore
becoming unique and logistic hub for the regions.
On the other hand, the Thi Vai Cai Mep port cluster in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province also
located in strategic location, receiving government supports and having valuable natural
deep water habour, strong hinterland, and lower cost however it still lacks of skilled
human resources, inadequate infrastructure, and complexity of custom procedure. These
are factors that can be improved so that Ba Ria Vung Tau Province can be a strategic
location for LGV to invest the third ASU for specialty gases. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Project |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (Executive) in International Business - Management of Technology (VN/BKK)) |
| Chairperson(s) | Huynh Trung Luong; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Do Ba Khang;Sununta Siengthai; |