Economic Means To Manage The Shanghai Port Coastline Resources

The port shoreline, an important material basis for the port development, can be utilized as a sort of resource to increase human fortune. Although assumed useless against the planned economic background for long in the past, the port shoreline should be highly valued. Now with the establishment and improvement of the market economy, people are becoming more aware of the value of port shoreline. Taking an economic approach to the management of the port shoreline will promote the development of Shanghai international shipping center as well as the urban Sustainability.Firstly, this essay discusses the value of shoreline in comparison with that of land resources and identifies some functional elements for evaluation of the port shoreline resources. Secondly, it analyzes the status quo of the shoreline in Shanghai Port, including its geographic distribution, allocation, utilization efficiency, demand and supply as well as its management. After analysis, this essay outlines the current issues faced by Shanghai port shoreline as insufficient supply, outdated functions, unreasonable utilization, no diverse allocation, lack of marketing approaches and inattentive management. Thirdly, this essay elaborates both the necessity and the feasibility of taking an economic approach to the management of the shoreline in Shanghai Port and explores its application. It proposes unified management, chargeable use and marketing collocation of shoreline resources. Utilization fees should be charged depending on water depth, jurisdiction, channel and other factors.In conclusion, taking an market-oriented economic approach to the management of shoreline in Shanghai Port will make up the deficiencies in unilateral administration. By sound utilization of limited shoreline resources, the efficiency of official management and economic benefits will be improved.