The heterogeneous impact of China-Europe railway express on the efficiency of logistics industry in node cities

Purpose-The spatiotemporal compression effect of China-Europe Railway Express(CR-Express)can reduce the filow costs of resources between China's node cities.Additionally,it can break through the limitations of low-added-value marine products,significantly impacting the logistics industry efficiency.However,there are few literature verifying and analyzing its heterogeneity.This study explores the impact of CR-Express on the efficiency of logistics industry in node cities and analyzes the heterogeneity.Design/methodology/approach-First,this study uses panel data to measure the efficiency of node city logistics industry.Secondiy,this study discusses the impact of the opening of CR-Express on the efficiency of logistics industry in node cities based on the multi-period differential model.Finally,according to the node city difference,the sample city experimental group is grouped for heterogeneity analysis.Findings-The results show that CR-Express can promote the urban logistics industry efficiency,with an average effect of 4.55%.According to the urban characteristics classification,the heterogeneity analysis shows that the efficiency improvement effect of logistics industry in inland cities is more obvious.The improvement effect of node cities and central cities in central and western China is stronger,especially in the sample of megacities and type I big cities.Compared with non-value chain industrial products,the CR-Express has significant promotion effects on the logistics efficiency of the cities where main goods are value chain products.Originality/value-Under the background of double cycle development,this paper can provide a scientific basis for the investment benefit evaluation of CR-Express construction and the follow-up route planning.

Being good or being known:International reputation of high-speed railway enterprises

With fierce competition in the global high-speed railway(HSR)market,international reputation has become essential for enterprises to venture into overseas markets.However,few studies have been performed on the international reputation of HSR enterprises.This study aims to reveal the formation mechanism of HSR enterprises’international reputation by developing a theoretical framework.The researchers identified five factors and proposed a hypothetical path model based on a comprehensive literature review.After the pilot study,questionnaires were distributed to practitioners in the international HSR industry for data collection.The path model was validated based on partial least-squares structural equation modeling.Eight of the nine paths are statistically supported.Researchers have structured a theoretical framework for the international reputation of HSR enterprises from two perspectives:Being good and being known.Subsequently,a strategic framework was developed to provide targeted promotion strategies for HSR enterprises.The findings of this study contribute to existing international reputation theories using the theoretical model and provide beneficial guidance for HSR enterprises to improve their international reputation through a strategic framework.