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Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2021.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/81682 Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa Robbins, Glen ichelp@gibs.co.za Misra, Trishna UCTD Port congestion Smart ports Innovation Weather Port inefficiency Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2021. One of the key indicators of port performance lies in port’s efficiency in minimising port congestion. However, the port of Durban like many other ports in Africa and the world is faced with a congestion challenge. This study aimed to identify the causes of congestion and proffer a solution to alleviate congestion. By understanding the causes of congestion, adopting incremental solutions can achieve the desired outcome. A qualitative, exploratory research study was conducted with 14 participants from the maritime sector that have experienced port congestion. Data analysis was done through thematic analysis where all data collected was transcribed and the researcher observed and articulated emerging themes to attach meaning to the respondents’ interpretations and perceptions of their own lived reality on what causes port congestion in Durban and possible solutions thereof. The key findings confirmed that Wind, Labour issues and Equipment are the main causes of congestion in the Port of Durban. Further research to determine the impact of climate change on congestion is needed. The incremental and radical solutions proffered by the participants was compared to the causes of congestion. This study contributes to the field of maritime studies, by understanding the causes of congestion in the Port and the field of innovation studies by contributing to innovative theory. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted 2021-09-07T07:41:56Z 2021-09-07T07:41:56Z 2021-09 2021 Mini Dissertation Misra, T 2021, Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa, MBA Mini Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81682> S2021 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81682 en © 2021 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Port congestion Smart ports Innovation Weather Port inefficiency Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title | Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title_full | Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title_short | Addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in Durban, South Africa |
| title_sort | addressing the innovation lag of port congestion in durban south africa |
| topic | UCTD Port congestion Smart ports Innovation Weather Port inefficiency |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81682 |