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UMTI NEWSLETTER

December 2017

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the UMTI Newsletter!

As a UM research institute, we continued to conduct quality

collaborative research on Arctic shipping, climate change

adaptation, and transport logistics. In addition, we initiated

numerous outreach activities, including knowledge workshops,

Speaker Series, and International Exchange Program. Moreover,

we resumed the Certificate in Logistics (CLog) Program and

introduced a new Book Series for Transport Research. We also

welcome 2 new staff, 5 new Associates, and 2 new Student Associates. In retrospect, it has been a busy but very

fruitful year for UMTI. This newsletter gives you a synopsis on our major activities throughout 2017.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas.

UPCOMING UMTI CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

Fields on Wheels Conference 2017: This year’s theme is “NAFTA

2018: Implications for Agricultural Trade and Transportation”. The

conference will be held on December 15 (Friday), 2017 at Four Points

South Hotel, Winnipeg. More information can be found at:

umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/ti/fields-on-wheels-2017.html

5th Young Scholars Conference on China Studies: Co-organizing with

the Hong Kong Baptist University, Tsinghua University, Academia Sinica, and University of Queensland, the

conference will be held in Hong Kong, China, December 18-19, 2017. This year’s theme is “New Orders in Global

Politics and Economics: The Challenges and Opportunities of China Studies”. More information can be found at:

csconference.wixsite.com/homepage

UMTI Speaker Series: “Direct from Mexico: CentrePort Canada’s New Initiative for FDI” will be delivered by

Mr. Jose Manuel Castellon, Manager of MarketPort Canada on December 5, 14:30-16:30 at Drake Center 343.

umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/academic_depts_centres/centres_institutes/ti/media/Direct_Shipments_

Mexico_Abstract.pdf

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UMTI NEWS

U of M Symposium (in conjunction with the Royal Society of Canada’s Celebration of Excellence)

NOVEMBER 23, 2017 — Adolf K.Y. Ng was invited as a panel speaker for the U of M Symposium, held in

conjunction with the Royal Society of Canada Celebration of Excellence, themed “Climate Change: From Challenges

to Opportunities”. During the Symposium, Adolf shared his expertise knowledge on the current rail and

transportation disruption to the town and port Churchill and its impacts on livelihood.

UMTI director talks Churchill with CBC:

NOVEMBER 20, 2017 — Adolf K.Y. Ng shared his view with CBC News on the latest lawsuit and development of

the disrupted rail line to Churchill. The future of the rail line to Churchill remains uncertain. Its fate hinges on a

lawsuit between OmniTRAX and the Canadian Federal Government. A new, powerful player has also entered into

the picture: Fairfax Financial Holdings joins two groups representing northern communities and First Nations

which have been trying to purchase the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. The full article can be found

at: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/churchill-never-a-dull-moment-1.4408786

UMTI members awarded the U of M/UMFA Merit Awards 2017

OCTOBER 2017 – 3 UMTI members have been awarded the U of

M/UMFA Merit Awards 2017:

- Changmin Jiang (Outstanding Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities)

- Lukas Neville (Outstanding Teaching)

- Adolf K.Y. Ng (Combination of Outstanding Teaching, Services, and Research, Scholarly Work and

Creative Activities)

UMTI director appointed senior editor of European Journal of International

Management OCTOBER 5, 2017 — Adolf K.Y. Ng has been appointed as a Senior Editor of

the European Journal of International Management (EJIM), effective October 1, 2017. As

Senior Editor, Adolf will handle submitted papers in the areas of transportation, logistics,

statistics, and IT, as well as getting involved in EJIM’s strategic development. At the same

time, Changmin Jiang, Zaili Yang, and Gordon Wilmsmeier (all UMTI Associates) have

also been appointed to EJIM’s Editorial Board. The journal’s website can be found at:

www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ejim

UMTI director shares knowledge on dry ports at UN think tank meeting

APRIL 21, 2017 — Adolf K.Y. Ng was invited by the UN’s International Think Tank on Landlocked Developing

Countries (LDCC) to share his expertise knowledge on dry ports and regional development for landlocked

developing countries during the LDCC’s conference, “Exploring Connectivity in Landlocked Developing Countries”.

The conference took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on April 20, 2017.

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During the conference, Adolf highlighted the importance of dry ports on

the transforming the economic structure of landlocked countries and

regions, while he also emphasized on the need for a comprehensive

plan for dry port development rather than only the installation of

physical infrastructures.

SELECTED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

- Ng, A.K.Y., Jiang, C., Larson, P., Prentice, B. and Duval, D. (forthcoming): Transport Nodal System. Elsevier,

Cambridge, MA (in press).

- Ng, A.K.Y., Andrews, J., Babb, D., Lin, Y. and Becker, A. (forthcoming): ‘Implications of climate change for

shipping: opening the Arctic seas’. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change (in press).

- Becker, A., Ng, A.K.Y., McEvoy, D. and Mullett, J. (forthcoming): ‘Implications of climate change for

shipping: ports and supply chains’. Wiley Interdisciplinary Review: Climate Change (in press).

- Yang, Z., Ng, A.K.Y., Wang, T., Lee, P.T.W., Zhang, D. and Lau, Y.Y. (forthcoming): ‘Risk and cost evaluation

of port adaptation measures to climate change impacts’. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and the

Environment (in press, doi: 10.1016/j.trd.2017.03.004).

- Jiang, Y., Ng, A.K.Y., Wang, Y., Wang, L. and Yu, B. (forthcoming): ‘The locational characteristics of firms in

the business service industry in airport economic zones: the case of Shanghai Hongqiao International

Airport in China’. Journal of Urban Planning and Development (in press).

- Lau, Y.Y. and Ng, A.K.Y. (forthcoming): ‘A review study of mid-stream operation in Hong Kong’. Maritime

Business Review (in press).

- Li, K.X., Jin, M., Qi, G. and Ng, A.K.Y. (forthcoming): ‘Logistics as a driving force for development under the

Belt and Road Initiative: the Chinese model for developing countries’. Transport Reviews (in press, doi:

10.1080/01441647.2017.1365276).

- Ng, A.K.Y., Wang, T., Yang, Z., Li, K.X. and Jiang, C. (forthcoming): ‘How is business adapting to climate

change impacts appropriately? Some insight from the commercial port sector’. Journal of Business Ethics (in

press, doi: 10.1007/s10551-016-3179-6).

- Lau, Y.Y., Tam, K.C., Ng, A.K.Y., Fu, X., Zhang, J. and Feng, J. (forthcoming): ‘Effects of the “Belt and Road”

initiative on the wine import logistics of China’. Maritime Policy & Management (in press).

- Jiang, C., d’Alfonso, T., and Wan, Y. (2017): ‘Air-rail cooperation: partnership level, market structure and

welfare implications’. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 104: 461-482.

- Lau, Y.Y., Tam, K.C., Ng, A.K.Y., Nguyen, H.O. and Nikolova, N. (2017): ‘Cruise Shipping Accidents in Asia:

The Trends, Causal Factors and Implications’. Proceedings of the 18th Annual General Assembly of the

International Association of Maritime Universities, Varna, Bulgaria, 11-14 October, pp. 372-382.

- Ha, M.H., Yang, Z., Notteboom, T., Ng, A.K.Y. and Heo, M.W. (2017): ‘Revisiting port performance

measurement: a hybrid multi-stakeholder framework for the modelling of port performance

indicators’. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 103: 1-16.

- Jiang, C., Wan Y., and Zhang, A. (2017): ‘Internalization of port congestion: strategic effect behind

shipping line delays and implications for terminal charges and investment’. Maritime Policy and

Management 44(1): 112-130.

- Lau, Y.Y., Ducruet, C., Ng, A.K.Y. and Fu, X. (2017): ‘Across the waves: a bibliometric analysis of container

shipping research since the 1960s’. Maritime Policy & Management 44(6): 667-684.

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- Lau, Y.Y. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2017): ‘Are maritime studies ready for the competitive job market? Students’

perspective on maritime programs’. Seaview 117: 24-28.

- Monios, J., Wilmsmeier, G. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2017): ‘Port system evolution: the emergence of second-tier

hubs’, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Association of Maritime Economists, Kyoto,

Japan, June 26-30.

- Ng, A.K.Y., Wong, K., Shou, E.C. and Jiang, C. (2017): ‘The geography of institutional change: insight from

the strategic and spatial evolution of a port terminal operator’ Proceedings of the World Transport

Convention, Beijing, China, June 3-6 (Paper no. 1256).

- Tam, K.C. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2017): ‘Port city and business logistics: a historical review on the shifting

patterns of transportation networks of the Pearl River Delta during the early 20th century’. Proceedings of

the AAS-IN-ASIA Conference 2017, Seoul, South Korea, June 24-27.

- Wang, L., Notteboom, T.E., Lau, Y.Y. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2017): ‘Functional differentiation and sustainability: a

new stage of development in the Chinese container port system’. Sustainability 9(3): 328.

- Zhang, H., Ng, A.K.Y. and Becker, A. (2017): ‘A critical discussion on the roles of institutions on ports’

adaptation to the impacts posed by climate change’. In: Leal Filho, W. and Keenan, J.M. (Eds.): Climate

Change Adaptation in North America: Fostering Resilience and the Regional Capacity to Adapt. Springer,

Heidelberg, pp. 105-117.

UMTI BOOK SERIES FOR TRANSPORT RESEARCH

The UMTI Book Series for Transport Research aims to promote high quality, collaborative research, and

scholarly publications in transport and logistics between UMTI researchers, associates, and students with other

scholars, researchers, and students in Canada and other parts of the world.

The Series’ first book – Transport Nodal System co-authored by UMTI staff and

associates will be published in January 2018.

Authors: Adolf K.Y. Ng, Changmin Jiang, Paul Larson, Barry Prentice, David Duval

Paperback ISBN: 9780128110676

Imprint: Elsevier

Page Count: 240

Details can be found at: www.elsevier.com/books/transportation-nodal-system/ng/978-0-12-811067-6

UMTI SPEAKERS SERIES

The UMTI Speaker Series aims to attract distinguished scholars in transportation and logistics in Canada and

around the world to visit UMTI and share their knowledge and research experience with UMTI, Asper, and UM

communities. In 2017, UMTI has organized 10 such events, as follows:

- Direct from Mexico: CentrePort Canada’s New Initiative for FDI

Mr. Jose Manuel Castellon, MarketPort Canada, Canada

- Disaster Adaptation Investment with Inter- and Intra-port Competition and Cooperation

Prof. Anming Zhang, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada

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- Port-logistics in Prince Rupert and Northern BC: lessons and questions for development in remote urban

regions

Prof. Peter Hall, Urban Studies Program, Simon Fraser University, Canada

- Planning, financing and management of ports and terminals

Dr. Bart Wiegmans, Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

- Challenging traditional beliefs – A reflection on the state and strategies of the liner shipping industry

Prof. Gordon Wilmsmeier, School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia

- Ice roads and Cargo Airships – State of the Technology and Opportunities for the North

Prof. Barry Prentice, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Canada

Ms. Judy Klassen, Manitoba Liberal Party and MLA for Kewatinook, Canada

- Improving the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Crop Straw Utilization in China Through an

Ecological-Economic Model

Dr. Hairong Huang, Department of International Trade, School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang Sci-Tech

University, China

- Cascading Feeder Vessels and the Rationalization of Small Container Ports

Dr. Jason Monios, Transport Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University, UK

- Rail in Circumpolar and Thin Markets: Opportunities or Non-Starter?

Mr. Al Phillips, A.J. Phillips and Associates, Canada

- Canton-Hong Kong-Macau: Intercity Competitions and Commercial Interactions Before the 20th Century

Dr. Ka-Chai Tam, Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University, China

UMTI CONFERENCES

International Workshop on Transportation, Logistics and

Regional Development

On September 22, 2017, in collaboration with the Shanghai Maritime

University, China (SMU), UMTI co-organized the International

Workshop on Transportation, Logistics and Regional

Development held in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. There were more than

80 participants, including Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, the VP (Research and

International) of UM, Prof.

Youfang Huang, President of SMU, and Mayor Blair Skinner, the Mayor

of the Muncipality of Pinawa, Mr. Shane Li, Directors of North Forge East

and Mr. Alberto Valesco, World Trade Centre Winnipeg. Following the

presentations on shipping and maritime logistics, a panel discussion on

the impacts of transportation logistics on international trade was

arranged.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

During June 12-17 2017, UMTI and Asper School of Business co-organized an

8-day International Study Exchange Program – ‘An Experiential Introduction

to The Business Environment and Culture of Canada’. 24 students from Hong

Kong Polytechnic University and Lingnan University in Hong Kong, China and

7 students from Asper School of Business participated in the program. The

Program included business workshops on timely business topics taught by

Asper faculties, technical visits to CN Rail and Manitoba Hydro, social activities,

and interactions with business leaders in Winnipeg (e.g., Hong Kong-Canada

Business Association). Upon its success, UMTI and Asper are planning the 2nd

Study Exchange Program in 2018 Summer which will involve 16 days in

Canada and Hong Kong, China.

CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS (CLOG)

Certificate in Logistics Program (CLog) is a program designed for extended education for

persons who wish to enhance their career in the transportation and logistics industry.

This program is offered in coordination with the Red River College (RRC) program –

Transportation and Distribution Management. The courses offered by UMTI match the

curriculum of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) and are

recognized for the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation.

The CLog Program was resumed in September 2017 with 2 courses (Logistics Fundamentals and Legal Issues

in Transportation). 4 more courses (Transportation Policy and Regulations, Marketing Services, Economic

Applications in Transportation and Risk Assessment and Safety) will be offered in January 2018.

NEW MEMBERS IN 2017

Staff – Dr. Mingyan (Yumi) Yu (Administrator & Research Assistant) and Dr. Mawuli K. Afenyo (Postdoctoral

Fellow); Associates – Ms. Nicole Barnabé (Asper, UM, Canada), Dr. Girish Gujar (HK Polytechnic University,

China), Dr. Lukas Neville (Asper, UM, Canada), Dr. Bart Wiegmans (Delft University of Technology,

Netherlands), Dr. Gordon Wilmsmeier (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia); Student Associates – Ms. Anh

Tran (Asper, UM, Canada), Ms. Xize Wu (Asper, UM, Canada)

WELCOME ONBOARD!

UMTI Contact

Mingyan (Yumi) Yu

Tel: +1 (204) 474 6264

E-mail: umti@umanitoba.ca

Website: umanitoba.ca/asper/ti/