Notice of RetractionResearch on the Expansion of Market Boundary of the Port Enterprises

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In economics market boundary is explained as a geographic territory that products and service can be most effectively sold out. Along with the development of economic globalization and container transport technology, transnational Shipping corporations generally take the layout of Hub-and-Spoke, so as to bring “extend-to-ocean” hinterland for hub ports, lead to largely expansion of market boundary of hub port. At present, the China factors in The Far East port market are becoming increasingly obvious. Every hub port in The Far East enlarge their sea hinterland towards China mainland; meanwhile, China mainland hub ports are developing rapidly and becoming mature increasingly, resulting in the hub port in the Far East market boundary expansion becomes stronger and caused crossed competition among them. China will eventually form a more stable branch and main shipping lines system, then The Far East hub ports´ market boundary will be gradual stable.