TITLE:
Modeling the Social and Economic Impacts of Mongolia’s Dry Port and Its Results
AUTHORS:
Shatarkhuu Ishbel, Munkhbold Adiya, Bayasgalan Uuganbayar
KEYWORDS:
System Dynamics, Vensim, Causal Loop Diagram, Container Shipping, Border Crossing, Terminal, Logistics, And Transportation
JOURNAL NAME:
Applied Mathematics,
Vol.16 No.2,
February
27,
2025
ABSTRACT: Mongolia is a landlocked country with limited infrastructure and high dependence on the Xingang Tianjin port in China for imports. This research examines the potential impacts of establishing a dry port in Zamyn-Uud, Mongolia, utilizing a system dynamics modeling approach via Vensim software. The study evaluates transportation time, costs, inflation, and logistics performance index improvements, revealing that the establishment of the dry port can reduce transportation costs and delays significantly while enhancing economic growth. The findings offer actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in addressing logistical inefficiencies and fostering sustainable development in landlocked regions.