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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 8 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no8.2024.pg278.302

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The Impact of Cargo Handling Efficiency in Customers’ Satisfaction in Tanzania

Okuly Eliufoo Muro, Benjamin Mbeba Meli, Lucas Pastory Mwisila

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Abstract

This paper employed the data from the study conducted at Dares Salaam port aimed to asses the impact of cargo handling efficiency in customers’ satisfaction in Tanzania. . Specifically, the study examined the current practices of the cargo handling challenges that hinder customer satisfaction, and suggesting possible solutions for the effective cargo handling practices. The study employed a convergent research design, incorporating a mixed methods approach. The study also employed both simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques, with a sample size of 95 respondents. Data collection involved interviews and surveys, while data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis for qualitative data and descriptive statistics for quantitative data. The study found that Dar es Salaam Port uses container cranes, straddle carriers, yard cranes, and specialized equipment for bulk and non-containerized cargo. It manages storage yards, adheres to safety and security standards, and employs automated stacking cranes, RFID tracking, and port management software. The cargo handling challenges that hinder customer satisfaction at Dar es salaam Port include long wait times, outdated infrastructure, poor coordination, security issues, bureaucratic delays, and communication gaps. The solutions for the effective cargo handling practices include acquiring advanced equipment, implementing Port Community Systems (PCS), increasing berths and storage, training personnel, and adopting advanced traffic management systems. The study recommended that there was a need of increasing the number of berths and enhancing port infrastructure to handle more vessels and reduce wait times. Also, to expand berth space will ease congestion, speed up loading and unloading, and boost overall efficiency. Additionally, the study recommended again that investing in modern cargo handling equipment, such as advanced container cranes, forklifts, and automated s

keywords:

Cargo Handling efficiency, Cargo Handling Management, SERVQUAL Model,

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