Assessment of transit transport corridor efficiency of landlocked African countries using data envelopment analysis

Fanou, Enagnon H.; Wang, Xuping

doi:10.17159/sajs.2018/20160347

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“…Stefaniec et al (2020) used DEA with an environmentally undesirable output to measure its efficiency, finding that during China's 11th and 12th 5‐year development plans, the overall transportation efficiency had improved. Fanou and Wang (2018) and Hajduk (2018) compare and analyze the inter‐regional transportation efficiency. Fanou and Wang (2018) used a DEA model to measure the transportation system efficiency in African landlocked countries from 2008 to 2013, finding that Swaziland had the highest efficiency and the Central African Republic had the lowest efficiency.…”

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“…Fanou and Wang (2018) and Hajduk (2018) compare and analyze the inter‐regional transportation efficiency. Fanou and Wang (2018) used a DEA model to measure the transportation system efficiency in African landlocked countries from 2008 to 2013, finding that Swaziland had the highest efficiency and the Central African Republic had the lowest efficiency. Hajduk (2018) used DEA to evaluate the transportation efficiency of 18 cities in Poland, finding that the average efficiency was 51.1% and the lowest efficiency was only 2.77%.…”

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Assessment of the internet impact on road transportation industry operational efficiency

Liu¹,

Cen²,

Lin

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Manage Decis Econ

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The Internet of Things has been driving the development of China's transportation industry. This paper used a dynamic direct distance function Data Envelopment Analysis model with internet access as the input index to more comprehensively assess the efficiency and the improvements needed in the application of internet technology in the road transportation industries. It was found that (1) the average total efficiency was higher when the internet influences were considered than when they are not considered. (2) The commercial passenger vehicle, freight vehicle, passenger traffic, and freight volume efficiencies in most provinces were positively affected by the internet.

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Assessment of the internet impact on road transportation industry operational efficiency

Liu¹,

Cen²,

Lin

et al. 2022

Manage Decis Econ

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“…The objective of this work is to determine the drivers of port productivity and to develop a port continuous improvement framework. Efficiency is the key performance indicator in transport [23]. Measurement and analysis of port efficiency will allow port users to make efficiency comparisons and provide regional and national port operators/ regulators with a valuable management tool for making informed decisions on port planning and operations [17].…”

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The Criticality of Evaluating Port Efficiency Modelling: A Case of 19 Sub Saharan African Ports for the period of 2008-2015

Osundiran,

Okonta,

Quainoo

2020

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The paper described the essence of evaluating port efficiency using the Data Envelopment Analysis Malmquist Production Index Model. The model was used to examine the drivers of efficiency of 19 Sub-Saharan African Ports for the period of 2008-2015. The importance of ports to the development of nations in Africa makes it expedient to evaluate how efficient ports in sub-Saharan Africa are and what are the drivers of efficiency. The result of the study indicated that the significant drivers of productivity in the ports examined are technical efficiency. A Port continuous improvement framework was developed to assist in improving port performance. The Port continuous improvement framework is essential because the improvement in the port will have a multiplier effect on all the maritime stakeholders and the economy at large.

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“…Source: Compiled from:Song and Yeo (2004),Parola et al (2017),Chang et al (2008) andFanou and Wang (2018). Note: Please see the full reference list of the article, Takele, T.B.…”

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Optimal transit corridors for Ethiopia

Takele

Tolcha

2021

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

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Background: Ethiopia has been landlocked since Eritrea, a former province, gained independence. Its imports and exports by sea are now sent via neighbouring coastal states, mainly Djibouti, and it needs to ensure sustainable access to multiple transit corridors.Objective: This article aims to evaluate alternative transit corridors to Ethiopia in terms of basic port infrastructure, and logistics costs. The findings provide insights to inform policy on securing reliable maritime access to the country.Method: This study adopts a case study approach by using secondary data to evaluate alternative transit corridors. Following a critical review of theoretical and empirical literature, descriptive statistics are presented using tables, graphs and charts.Results: Low-cost, high-capacity and high-frequency global maritime freight trade is easier through Djibouti than through Mombasa in Kenya or Port Sudan, owing to its better liner shipping connectivity. Thus, Ethiopia should continue to import containerised cargo through the Port of Djibouti. However, direct access to the sea is also important for national defence and security.Conclusion: Ethiopia should therefore secure access through multiple ports to safeguard national security, regardless of economic feasibility. This can be realised by directing break-bulk, dry bulk and petroleum products through ports in Sudan and Kenya. In addition, particular emphasis should be given to seaports closest to the country’s economic centre, such as Berbera in Somaliland and Asseb and Massawa in Eritrea.

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Assessment of transit transport corridor efficiency of landlocked African countries using data envelopment analysis

Cited by 11 publications

References 38 publications

Assessment of the internet impact on road transportation industry operational efficiency

Assessment of the internet impact on road transportation industry operational efficiency

The Criticality of Evaluating Port Efficiency Modelling: A Case of 19 Sub Saharan African Ports for the period of 2008-2015

Optimal transit corridors for Ethiopia

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