Innovative Techniques and Port Management: Implications for Port Organisations

Hilary HAUGSTETTER, Course Coordinator & Devinder S. GREWAL, Ph.D.

Department of Maritime Business Australian Maritime College

Abstract

Integrated networks of interdependent businesses are created as part of the modern competitive paradigm. Port organisations are key elements of many diverse trading networks. Understanding key features of networks and the skills required to effectively manage these intangible assets may be vital to the strategic development of ports. The ability of some innovative management performance models to assist in the management of these intangible assets for port organisations is discussed. By effectively linking business strategy and intangible assets, port organisations can better strategically manage the development of their unique competitive advantage.