THE EFFECTS OF CONTAINER SHIP CONGESTION ON PORT PERFORMANCE IN TANZANIA: THE CASE OF DAR ES SALAAM PORT
Congestion caused by container ships appears to be a significant issue in several ports worldwide, including the port of Dar es Salaam. However, as a result of increased global trade, ships are becoming larger and more numerous, which presents a greater challenge for many ports worldwide, especially in Asia and Africa. In addition, a lot of ports are underequipped with cranes, ship-to-shore gantry cranes, and other necessary equipment for loading and unloading container cargo ships. The study used a survey design, with the main methods of gathering data being interviews, observations, and questionnaires. Questionnaires and interviews with one hundred (100) respondents were conducted. Based on the study’s findings, a number of variables were assessed as potential contributors to the port’s performance-damaging container ship congestion in Dar es Salaam. These included insufficient technology and information systems, insufficient handling equipment, a restricted capacity for container yards, and inefficient operations. Based on the study’s findings, a number of variables were assessed as potential contributors to the port’s performance-damaging container ship congestion in Dar es Salaam. These included insufficient technology and information systems, insufficient handling equipment, a restricted capacity for container yards, and inefficient operations. Various proposals and potential solutions were put up to address these problems. Purchasing equipment to boost capacity and enhancing operational effectiveness through the use of tangible tools like cranes, forklifts, rich strikers, etc. were two of these. The use of cutting-edge technology and information systems for improved operations is required to cut down on delays.
Keywords: Container Ship Congestion, Port performance, ship delays, shipping
