原文传递
Evaluation of dry port implementation in Ghana
| 题名： | Evaluation of dry port implementation in Ghana |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 作者： | Kwame Owusu Kwateng;Archibald Donkoh;Abdul Samed Muntaka; |
| 作者单位： | Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana;Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana;Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, School of Business, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; |
| 关键词： | Transport; Ghana; Dry port; Gravitational model; Inland port |
| 摘要： | Purpose - Congestion at Ghana's main seaports is a problem that has received much attention recently. This is as a result of continuous increase in containerized cargo. To increase the capacity of Ghana' seaport, the Ministry of Transport through the Ghana Shippers Council initiated the Boankra Inland Port Project. The aim of this paper is to assess the feasibility and economic effects of implementing the Boankra Inland Port as a solution to reduce congestion at the main seaports, as well as reduce transportation cost. Design/methodology/approach 一 The location of the inland port was assessed using the gravitational model. Data for the gravitational model are distances from the main seaports in Ghana and Boankra Inland Port to major hinterland destinations and population of the destinations. Also, 210 respondents were selected and interviewed on contribution of the dry port concept to the economy and transportation management in Ghana. Findings - The results of the gravitational model support the location of Boankra as an inland port. A further comparison between Tema and Takoradi shows that Tema has a better location as a distribution center than Takoradi. Practical implications - Although Tema and Takoradi are the main seaports in Ghana, the implementation of the Boankra inland port will reduce the transportation cost for cargo with hinterland destinations, therefore making it a rational and cost-efficient location for transit transportation. Originality/value 一 This paper is among the first significant attempts to evaluate the suitability of inland port implementation in Ghana. |
| 期刊名称： | 航贸周刊 |
| 出版年： | 2021 |
| 期： | 03 |
| 页码： | 33-52 |
相关文献
- An evaluation model of cruise ports using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (parti)
- An evaluation model of cruise ports using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (part2)
- An empirical model for assessing the effect of ports' and hinterlands' characteristics on homeports' potential The case of Mediterranean ports
- ANALYSIS OF MARITIME POLICY IN TAIWAN - PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND RESULT OF A SURVEY
- An Evaluation of Setting Attributes Satisfaction on Yacht Harbor from the View of High-involvement Participators of Yachting - A Caste Study on Dapeng Bay Yacht Harbor
- Developing Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies for Taiwan International Ports Corporation
检索历史
应用推荐
