Abstract
Land-use efficiency is essential in ports, in particular those that are constrained for space and experiencing congestion. In such situations, ports have been noted to invest in off-dock container yards. This study analysed land use efficiency of four off-dock yards located near the Port of Tema, Ghana’s largest seaport responsible for 85 percent of its trade. The study found that the terminals utilised 0.13 to 0.52 hectares of land, largely influenced by the dwell time and stacking height of containers. It was recommended that regulatory agencies need to coordinate better to reduce the time spent on cargo inspection and validation. In addition, terminals may need to incentivise customers to clear their import containers within shorter periods.
Highlights
The dynamics of world trade requires ports today to ensure faster turnaround time of modern ships
Land-use efficiency is essential in ports, in particular those that are constrained for space and experiencing congestion
The Port of Tema is constrained for space [2] and an expansion project is being undertaken with expected increases in inflows of cargoes, there has been little assessment of how efficiently lands allocated for container terminals are utilised in port areas
Summary
The dynamics of world trade requires ports today to ensure faster turnaround time of modern ships. On a micro-level, land requirements for port container terminals have changed because of the need for both short and long-term storage areas, larger berths able to accommodate larger vessels, and cargo capacity and characteristics. This calls for the adoption of efficient land use planning methods by port authorities and subsequently, efficient land use by terminal operators within port enclaves. The Port of Tema is constrained for space [2] and an expansion project is being undertaken with expected increases in inflows of cargoes, there has been little assessment of how efficiently lands allocated for container terminals are utilised in port areas. The study further recommends some strategies and options for optimizing efficiency of land utilization to contribute to the overall efficiency of the port
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