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Modeling the Social and Economic Impacts of Mongolia’s Dry Port and Its Results
Department of Management, Graduate School of Business, The Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
President of MLA, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
School of Mine, China University of Mining and Technology, Jiangsu, China
- 1 Department of Management, Graduate School of Business, The Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- 2 President of MLA, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- 3 School of Mine, China University of Mining and Technology, Jiangsu, China
Applied Mathematics·Volume 16 (2025)·Pages 200–217·Published 14 February 2025·DOI10.4236/am.2025.162010
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Abstract
Mongolia is a landlocked country with limited infrastructure and high dependence on the Xingang Tianjin port in China for imports. This research examines the potential impacts of establishing a dry port in Zamyn-Uud, Mongolia, utilizing a system dynamics modeling approach via Vensim software. The study evaluates transportation time, costs, inflation, and logistics performance index improvements, revealing that the establishment of the dry port can reduce transportation costs and delays significantly while enhancing economic growth. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in addressing logistical inefficiencies and fostering sustainable development in landlocked regions.
KeywordsSystem DynamicsVensimCausal Loop DiagramContainer ShippingBorder CrossingTerminalLogisticsAnd Transportation
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