Table 2 Study variables
From: Examining the economic impact of transport complex economies
Construct | Cronbach’s alpha (α) | Measurement item | Loading (p < 0.001) |
|---|---|---|---|
TF-MA | 0.969 | TF-MA01: Efficiency of customs and border management clearance | 0.974 |
TF-MA02: Quality of trade and transport infrastructure | 0.989 | ||
TF-MI | 0.944 | TF-MI01: Ease of arranging competitively priced shipments | 0.909 |
TF-MI02: Competency and quality of logistics services | 0.983 | ||
TF-MI03: Ability to track and trace | 0.963 | ||
TF-MI04: Frequency that shipments reach consignees within expected delivery time | 0.912 | ||
Trade cost | 0.963 | Cost to export per container | 0.962 |
Cost to import per container | 0.971 |