Determining the affecting factors of service quality to logistics operation by Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) under RCEP Implementation, a case study of Beibu Gulf

Ximeng Jiang, Boonsub Panichakarn, Ponnapa Musikapun

Article ID: 5346
Vol 8, Issue 8, 2024

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The service quality of a logistics operation is a key research factor. According to Parasuraman in 1988, there are 5 dimensions about the service quality. In this paper will detective the affecting factors by collecting data from 1560 customers who experienced the service of Beibu Gulf Port Group, Guangxi, China. We used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test whether the service quality factors would affect the logistics operation or not from tangible, responsiveness, reliable and empathy to assurance. Moreover, with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been signed, whether this free trade agreement’s effect would affect this Group’s service quality or not would be a consideration of this research. And the traditional service quality factors will affect the RCEP implementation or not will be tested, too. The results in the paper show the significance positive in co-relationship and supporting evidences for the Group’s future development.


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affecting factors; logistics operation; service quality; Beibu Gulf; Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP); SEM

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