Empirical study on sustainable competitiveness evaluation of Guangzhou Port based on improved matter-element model

This paper constructs a competiveness evaluation system of port with resource competitiveness, structure competitiveness, and transformation and upgrading competitiveness, from which we can learn core competitiveness of each port area specifically. Matter-element model is used to evaluate their competitiveness, through which we can not only figure out the competitiveness, but also trace back to the source of problems clearly. It leads to better port orientation and optimization of inner resource distribution. This paper takes Guangzhou Port as empirical study and evaluates the competitiveness of current situation and development potential in the future of its four port area.