South Korea has developed a port industry centered on maritime transport within an export-dependent economic structure. In this context, the port-related industry contributes to enhancing the added value of ports and strengthening competitiveness by p...
South Korea has developed a port industry centered on maritime transport within an export-dependent economic structure. In this context, the port-related industry contributes to enhancing the added value of ports and strengthening competitiveness by providing essential services. However, despite the industry's significant roles and functions, its competitiveness remains weak due to the influx of small businesses, a low profit structure, financial difficulties, and manpower issues. Therefore, this paper aims to present policy implications that can promote the systematic development and advancement of the port-related industry through SBM-Window model analysis, utilizing actual management indicators from port-related industries located in Gwangyang Port from 2019 to 2023. The dynamic management efficiency analysis revealed that the ship supply business and the ship fuel supply business at Gwangyang Port exhibit a high level of dynamic management efficiency, while the port service business, ship repair industry, and container repair business demonstrate low dynamic management efficiency. Additionally, the window efficiency scale analysis indicated that some industries require capital reduction and profitability improvement to enhance financial efficiency. Based on these findings, this paper emphasizes the need for a prioritized upgrading strategy and the implementation of an update system tailored to the business conditions of the port-related industry in Gwangyang Port.