Wei Yim Yap

Ascendas Group
Singapore
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Dr. Wei Yim Yap Wei Yim has various publications in major international journals and conference proceedings as well as vast experience in lecturing at BSc and executive training in the fields of maritime and port economics. Working closely with the industry, government agencies and reputed universities, his responsibilities as head of market research and strategic planning in both the public and private sectors consist of hands-on involvement in working with senior management to the benefit of industry and academia.

Articles in PortStudies Database

Yap, W.Y. and Lam, J.L. (2004) An interpretation of inter-container port relationships from the demand perspective, Maritime Policy and Management, 31(4), pp. 337-355.

Lam, J.S.L. and Yap, W.Y. (2006), A measurement and Comparison of Cost Competitiveness of Container Ports in Southeast Asia, Transportation, 33, pp. 641-654.

Yap, W.Y. and Lam, J.L. (2006) Competition dynamics between container ports in East Asia, Transportation Research A, 40(1), pp. 35-51.

Papers with PortEconomics members

Yap, W.Y., Lam, J.L and Notteboom, T.E. (2006). Developments in Container Port Competition in East Asia, Transport Reviews, 26(2), pp. 167-188.

Yap, W.Y. and Notteboom, T., (2009). Unraveling dynamics in inter-container port relationships through an examination of liner service patterns. Proceedings of the 2009 International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2009 [Download]

Other major publications

Yap, W.Y. and Notteboom, T. (2010) Unravelling Dynamics in Inter-Container Port Relationships through an Examination of Liner Service Patterns, In: Cullinane, K. (ed.) International Handbook of Maritime Business, Cheltenham, UK, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 450 pages.

Yap, W.Y. (2009) Container Shipping Services and their Impact on Container Port Competitiveness, Antwerp, University Press Antwerp, 536 pages.

Lam, J.S.L. and Yap, W.Y. (2008) Competition for Transhipment Containers by Major Ports in Southeast Asia: Slot Capacity Analysis, Maritime Policy and Management, 35, pp 89-101.

Lam, J.S.L. and Yap, W.Y. (2008) Competition Among Major Ports in Southeast Asia, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Commentaries, September.

Yap, W.Y., Cullinane, K., and Lam, J.S.L. (2007) A Theoretical Framework for the Evaluation of Competition Between Container Terminal Operators, Manuscript Draft for Transportation Research Part A.

Lam, J.S.L., Yap, W.Y., and Cullinane, K. (2007) Structure, Conduct and Performance on the Major Liner Shipping Routes, Maritime Policy and Management, 34, pp 359-381.

Cullinane, K., Yap, W.Y., and Lam, J.S.L. (2007) The Port of Singapore and Its Governance Structure, In: Brooks, M., Cullinane, K. (eds.) Devolution, Port Governance and Port Performance, Research in Transportation Economics, 17, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Elsevier Limited, 686 pages.

Yap, W.Y., and Lam, J.S.L. (2006) Competition Dynamics Between Container Ports in East Asia, Transportation Research Part A, 40, pp 35-51.

Lam, J.S.L., and Yap, W.Y. (2006) A Measurement and Comparison of Cost Competitiveness of Container Ports in Southeast Asia, Transportation, 33, pp 641-654.

Yap, W.Y., Lam, J.S.L., and Notteboom, T.E. (2006) Developments in Container Port Competition in East Asia, Transport Reviews, 26, pp 167-188.

Yap, W.Y., and Lam, J.S.L. (2004) An Interpretation of Inter-container Port Relationships from the Demand Perspective. Maritime Policy and Management, 31, pp 337-355.