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Congestion at Chittagong Seaport: Causes and Consequences. A case study in Malaysia
ISSN: 2706 - 9346
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Congestion at Chittagong Seaport: Causes and Consequences. A case study in Malaysia
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Publisher: International Journal Of Social Sciences And Economic Revi..
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Abstract
Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the causes of seaport congestion at Chittagong seaport. Seaports are vital instruments of international trade and a key to the economic growth of any country. Seaport congestion is a significant issue faced by most of the seaport. Shipping lines carry the cargo from one seaport to another; seaport congestion faced at the one port has a detrimental effect on the economy and trade of the country. Methodology: This study used the survey-based data collected design through convenience sampling from the port employees. The collected data were analysed with SmartPLS 3.2.1. Main Findings: The results of importance-performance matrix analysis (IPMA) reveals that the three most important factors causing the congestion at seaport are information technology, equipment, and time. Research implications: The study findings advocate that seaport authorities need to improve the information technology u...
