Table IV.

Summary of factor analysis of assessment criteria for cold chain transport mode selection

Main factorsAssessment criteriaLoad factorEigenvalueCumulative explained variation (%)Cronbach’s α
Fishing vessel operating strategiesFishing vessel operating location0.9163.73423.340.942
Fishing season0.906
Annual maintenance schedule0.901
Reefer ship compliance0.895
Fishing vessel operating costsLevel of transshipment costs0.9423.39544.560.917
Changes in annual catch quotas0.887
Changes in the market price of fish0.876
Reefer container vessel schedules0.865
International business environmentInternational management organization regulatory restrictions0.8693.00463.330.866
Effect of Regional Observer Program0.848
Reduction in Fishing grounds0.837
Rampant Somalian piracy0.731
Fishing vessel operating efficiencyAmount of catches0.8652.47978.820.785
Catch load capacity0.829
Labor shortages0.575
Fishing vessel resources0.534

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