Implications of dry port development in Nigeria: Empirical evidence from the southeast zone of Nigeria

• Autorzy: Ogbuka Josiah , Nwanmuoh Emmanuel , Ogbo Anastasia , Ugwu Constance

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17402/632

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

International trade has skyrocketed in recent decades, with global trade expected to grow by 3.5 between 2017 and 2050. There have been diverse scholarships in the study of inland nodes to enhance seaport-inland connectivity and efficient global supply chain. A dry port is described as the most common inland node. However, research on dry ports is mostly lacking in developing nations like Nigeria, with developed economies dominating the space. We used mixed methods, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection, analysis, and interpretation to evaluate seaport efficiency and competitiveness indicators. A 5-point Likert scale structured questionnaire was administered to 478 respondents (the sample size), including logistics companies, importers, distributors, and marketers. A total of 383 respondents completed and returned their questionnaires. The study shows that existing seaports lack fully effective and functional conditions to support growing trade demands. Secondly, the study showed high interest in dry ports as complementary facilities that enhance logistical efficiency and regional competitiveness. Thirdly, space inadequacy, congestion, and challenges in handling high cargo volumes drive dry port development. Fourthly, dry port development can enhance seaport-inland transportation networks, improve seaport-inland access, provide adequate space for containerized cargo, expand seaport facilities to the hinterland, extend customer and value-added services inland, improve seaport flexibility and reliability, reduce inland distribution costs, and increase ship call frequency in Nigeria, particularly the southeast zone. These findings can shape regulatory and policy landscapes for implementing dry ports in other developing jurisdictions to expand research and data limitations on dry port operations in developing nations. We recommend replicating this study in other data-constrained locations and land-locked areas to promote seaport efficiency and competitiveness.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

international trade; supply chain sustainability; multimodal; dry port; seaport-inland connectivity; seaport efficiency and competitiveness

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: nr 81 (153)
• Strony: 67--75
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 37 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Ogbuka Josiah

• University of Nigeria, Institute of Maritime Studies, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7560-2311

autor

Nwanmuoh Emmanuel

• University of Nigeria, Department of Marketing, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9107-8553

autor

Ogbo Anastasia

• University of Nigeria, Department of Management Enugu Campus, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4569-9623

autor

Ugwu Constance

• University of Nigeria, Department of Management Enugu Campus, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7700-0330

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2025).