The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria
Purpose – The study examined the effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation among selected ports in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – It considered research questions such as are the ports in Nigeria functional, are the ports functioning to optimal capacity and are ther...
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| description | Purpose – The study examined the effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation among selected ports in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – It considered research questions such as are the ports in Nigeria functional, are the ports functioning to optimal capacity and are there challenges affecting smooth operations in the Nigerian ports? The study tested the null hypothesis which states that there is no positive and significant relationship between a functional port system and maritime transportation in Nigeria. The nonparametric statistics, chi-square, were used to analyze data. Data were gathered through a questionnaire administered to three major ports in Nigeria, namely Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Port Harcourt Old port and Warri Port. Findings – From the analysis, findings showed that there exists a positive and significant relationship between operations in the ports and maritime transportation in Nigeria. Practical implications: The study showed that the moribund state of some ports and terminals will result in loss of jobs and huge revenue, therefore, compounding the menace of unemployment with its associated vices. Originality/value – The study concludes that the operations of a functional port affect the economic growth of maritime nations. Thus, it is recommended that government and the private sector should collaborate to raise adequate capital for port development and improve the super structures (infrastructures) for optimal port operations in the country among others. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bba80a76683a4235b2718223aa7d7cbc2023-07-06T07:47:26ZengEmerald PublishingJournal of Money and Business2634-25962634-260X2022-11-012217318510.1108/JMB-07-2022-0037The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in NigeriaUniversity Ovuokeroye Edih0Fidelia Igemohia1Nyanayon Faghawari2Department of Marine Economics and Finance, Nigeria Maritime University, Warri, NigeriaDepartment of Business Administration, Delta State University - Anwai-Asaba Campus, Anwai, NigeriaDepartment of Ports Management, Nigeria Maritime University, Warri, NigeriaPurpose – The study examined the effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation among selected ports in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – It considered research questions such as are the ports in Nigeria functional, are the ports functioning to optimal capacity and are there challenges affecting smooth operations in the Nigerian ports? The study tested the null hypothesis which states that there is no positive and significant relationship between a functional port system and maritime transportation in Nigeria. The nonparametric statistics, chi-square, were used to analyze data. Data were gathered through a questionnaire administered to three major ports in Nigeria, namely Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Port Harcourt Old port and Warri Port. Findings – From the analysis, findings showed that there exists a positive and significant relationship between operations in the ports and maritime transportation in Nigeria. Practical implications: The study showed that the moribund state of some ports and terminals will result in loss of jobs and huge revenue, therefore, compounding the menace of unemployment with its associated vices. Originality/value – The study concludes that the operations of a functional port affect the economic growth of maritime nations. Thus, it is recommended that government and the private sector should collaborate to raise adequate capital for port development and improve the super structures (infrastructures) for optimal port operations in the country among others.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JMB-07-2022-0037/full/pdfFunctionalOptimalPort operationsGlobal maritimeTransportationNigeria |
| spellingShingle | University Ovuokeroye Edih Fidelia Igemohia Nyanayon Faghawari The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria Journal of Money and Business Functional Optimal Port operations Global maritime Transportation Nigeria |
| title | The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria |
| title_full | The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria |
| title_short | The effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation: a study of selected ports in Nigeria |
| title_sort | effect of optimal port operations on global maritime transportation a study of selected ports in nigeria |
| topic | Functional Optimal Port operations Global maritime Transportation Nigeria |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JMB-07-2022-0037/full/pdf |
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