The Factors Affecting the Efficiency of Rail Freight Transport Between China - Laos - Thailand Under Belt and Road Initiative: A Case Study of Thailand and Laos Rail Freight Transport
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The objectives of this research were to study 1) the levels of transport public policy, logistics infrastructure, connectivity of transport, cross-border regulation, and rail freight efficiency 2) the influence of Transport Public Policy, Logistics Infrastructure, Connectivity of Transport, and Cross-border regulation effect on the efficiency of rail freight transport and 3) to provide suggestions for improving railway freight efficiency between Thailand and Laos under the "One Belt, One Road" initiative. This study used quantitative research methods. The sample size consisted of 308 individuals, including importers, exporters, customs brokers, and freight forwarders, obtained from Taro Yamane's sample size calculation. They were selected by proportional stratified sampling. Data were collected via the use of a questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive analysis and multiple regression model.
The research results show that: 1) transport public policy was a high level, the cross-border regulations, transportation connectivity, logistics infrastructure, and efficiency of rail freight transport including punctuality, cost saving, and convenience were the highest level 2) logistics infrastructure, connectivity of transport and cross-border regulations affect the efficiency of rail freight transportation. 3) The suggestions for improving the efficiency of rail freight transport found that the transport public policy of Thailand and Laos must have a clear goal and cooperation for further rail transport development together. cross-border regulations, transportation connectivity, and logistics infrastructure are important for government agencies to manage for the most efficiency of rail freight transport, punctuality, cost saving, convenience, and competition. The results of this research study are information for government agencies and the private sector in both of Thailand and Laos. The related agencies can use the research results to be a suggestion for planning a strategy and setting an administrative policy for the efficiency of rail freight transport.
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