IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 7 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no7.2024.pg130.143

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The Influence of Port Infrastructures in Cargo Handling at Dar Es Salaam Port

George Mnali, Benjamin Meli, Keneth O. Mbaga

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Abstract

Efficient cargo handling is crucial for port operations and consequently, for driving economic growth and development. Given that a significant portion of global and African trade flows through ports, ensuring efficiency in cargo handling is imperative to meet the evolving demands of the industry. However, research on the contribution of cargo handling in Tanzania, particularly in Dar es Salaam port, is insufficiently explored and documented. Nonetheless, existing evidence indicates a pressing need for conducting such studies. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the influence of port infrastructures in cargo handling, to determine the influence of skilled staff in cargo handling and to find out the influence of logistic procedures in cargo handling. The study used descriptive research design while simple random sampling technique was used to select 90 members of sample size. In the same trail data were gathered through questionnaire while data were analysed using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis with the aid of SPSS. The study found that infrastructures play significant role in cargo handling for port performance since modern port infrastructure (e.g., deepwater berths, efficient cargo handling equipment) significantly improves the speed and efficiency of cargo handling at the port. The study concluded that port infrastructures are crucial factors in cargo handling for port performance. The study recommends that port authorities should continue investing in gate infrastructure modernization, including advanced technology for automated processes such as electronic documentation, tracking, and automated gate clearance.

keywords:

Port Infrastructure, Cargo Handling, Dar Es Salaam Port

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