The factors influencing congestion among Seaports in Tanzania. Analysis of Dar es salaam Port

Ndanshau, Elizabeth I. (2024) The factors influencing congestion among Seaports in Tanzania. Analysis of Dar es salaam Port. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed at assessing the factors influencing congestion among seaports Tanzania, analysis ofDar es Salaam port. Specific objectives were to examine the influence of documentation processes in seaport congestion, to examine the influence of working equipmentson seaport congestion and to examine the influence of Information Communication Technology on congestion in Dar esSalaam port. The study used exploratory and descriptive research designs and involved the use of documentary review, questionnaires and interviews as the main tools for data collection.It revealed that factors such as low number of equipment, aged equipment, lack of equipment’s efficiency, long port and customs procedures, lack usage of ICT, and bureaucracy directly influencing seaport congestion at Dar es Salaam Port. It was also found that other associated factors such as lack of skilled manpower, great number of port users, poor management plan, poor policy implementation, poor infrastructure, and poor performance of railway are contributing factors leading to Dar es Salaam seaport congestion.Based on these findings the study also made some recommendations with the aim of reducing congestion at Dar es Salaam port which in turn will inspire stakeholders to apply methods that will reduce congestion and increase port efficiency. Key words:Seaport,ICT,Congestion,Tanzania

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