Modelling Ports Investment and Island Economic Growth

The port is a gateway region's economy. Investment performance is important that an effective and efficient port to ensure smooth supplychain needs of the region and promote economic growth. This study aimsto model the port investment relationship with economic growth. Quantitative analysis and econometric modeling is used in statisticaltesting, studies typically classified in two areas , namely : the north and south islands of Maluku. The northern and southern regionsand the increase in the loading dock term investment to drive economic growth ,but the number of visits relation ship witheconomic growth negative influence.