The efficiency of port operations is an important indicator of port development. Moreover, there is excess handling capacity in Chinese ports, which results in a slower speed of development. Under the detrimental environment of the international shipping market, it is necessary to improve the operation efficiency of ports for long-term development. This paper provides an assessment of the competitiveness of Chinese seaport companies using the Boston Consulting Group’s matrix, and efficiency measurements using a data envelopment analysis and the Malmquist method. This analysis showed that highly efficient companies reformed their development strategies, which should be a solution considered by less efficient companies, such as Shenzhen Yan Tian Port Holdings Co., Ltd.. Although, having high throughput should be reformed in the investment structure. This research will assist port companies in gaining effective operating experience, and governments in establishing strategic planning to enhance the efficiency of port development.

• Wenjun He(Master course student, Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University, Korea 032)853-4590)
• Hye-Min Ma(Master course student, Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University, Korea 032)853-4590)
• Gi-Tae Yeo(Professor, Graduate school of Logistics, Incheon National University, Korea)