Research on the souces of efficiency and implementation of transport logistics clusters
The paper analyzes the notions, principles of forming, the classification, and effective functioning of transport lo- gistics clusters (ТLCs). The study reveals peculiarities of the European classification and organizational structures of the leading European TLCs. We have pointed out advantages and identified the sources of cluster formations efficiency. We have introduced the notion of potential efficiency sources for TLCs whose composition is rationalized for port clusters and suggested the methods for the efficiency estimation on expanding the cluster resource base. The article presents the results of a synergetic effect from a joint use of port trans- shipment complexes by sea port operators. The devised and presented TLC organizational structure includes a Center for cluster development, a Board, a Secretariat, and Committees that implement specific projects to improve the cluster effi- ciency and development. The Committee on the operational control of resources is provided with a technology of manag- ing vessels processing at interchangeable berths as well as principles for the allocation of additional income from the reduction of the vessels parking time. Transport logistics companies participate in joint cluster projects based on the companies’ complete independence as well as on voluntary and mutually beneficial conditions.The research is relevant due to the lack of publications on organizational forms and managerial decisions in the imple- mentation of potential TLCs efficiency sources. The com- monly considered organizational structures represent unions that are not aimed at solving specific problems of TLCs de- velopment and efficiency. The research has determined that implementation of the suggested organizational and manage- rial decisions considerably increases the economic efficiency and competitiveness of TLCs.The developed proposals for coordination and coop- eration of TLC companies and enterprises can be practi- cally useful in developing appropriate regional organizational structures.