This study aims to reveal the spatial distribution characteristics of vanning or devanning facilities for foreign-trade containers in the hinterland of the ports of Kobe and Osaka. In this study, we first make database on these facilities, based on an OD (Origin-Destination) survey to container trailer truck drivers. Second, we explain how containers are handled at these facilities by facility type. Third, we identify the distribution of the distance to loading/unloading port (Kobe or Osaka) from the facilities and show their geographical distribution in the hinterland. Forth, we develop binary logit models to examine the factors that influence port choices by container handled at each facility. Finally, we examine city planning issues from the perspective of efficient foreign-trade container transportation in the hinterland.
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