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Appendix 1: <strong>The</strong> Survey 233<br />

Internal competition: competition between firms that are both located in the same port (cluster).<br />

External competition: competition between firms in different ports<br />

Switching costs: the costs associated with switching to an alternative supplier<br />

Internal competition<br />

8. Indicate whether you disagree or agree with the following four propositions:<br />

Proposition Opinion<br />

Since the competitive environment is practically the same for competitors<br />

port cluster, internal competition is a stronger force inducing firms to<br />

an external competition.<br />

Internal competition leads to low ‘switching costs’ for port users; switching<br />

her when port service providers only face external competition.<br />

Internal competition leads dynamism and a ‘vibrant competitive<br />

. Such an environment is conducive for innovation.<br />

<strong>The</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> internal competition adds to the performance <strong>of</strong> the port<br />

Agree / disagree/ no opinion<br />

Agree / disagree/ no opinion<br />

Agree / disagree/ no opinion<br />

Agree / disagree/ no opinion<br />

9. Assess the presence <strong>of</strong> internal competition in cargo handling and port services in the LMPC.<br />

Activity Presence <strong>of</strong> internal competition<br />

Container handling No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Dry bulk handling No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Liquid bulk handling No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Breakbulk handling No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Pilotage No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Towage No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition<br />

Mooring No internal competition Limited internal competition Fierce internal competition

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