The Role of Port Performance and Logistics Efficiency in Regional Economic Competitiveness: Evidence from Indonesia
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Indonesia, Logistics Efficiency, Maritime Transport, Port Performance, Regional Economic CompetitivenessAbstract
Ports play a crucial role in maritime transportation by facilitating trade and supporting regional economic development. In Indonesia, an archipelagic country, port performance and logistics efficiency are important factors in ensuring effective goods distribution and strengthening regional economic competitiveness. This study aims to examine the individual and simultaneous effects of port performance and logistics efficiency on regional economic competitiveness in Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using secondary data from government statistical publications, port authority reports, and international logistics databases covering the 2018–2025 period. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results indicate that port performance has a positive and significant effect on regional economic competitiveness, with a regression coefficient of 0.462 and a significance value of 0.001. Logistics efficiency also demonstrates a positive and significant effect, with a coefficient of 0.398 and a significance value of 0.005. Furthermore, the model explains 59.1% of the variation in regional economic competitiveness, while the F-test confirms the joint significance of both independent variables. These findings highlight the importance of improving port operational productivity, reducing logistics costs, and strengthening supply chain reliability. The study concludes that port performance and logistics efficiency are important factors associated with regional economic competitiveness in Indonesia.
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