The Practices And Challenges Of Dry Ports Operations: The Case Of Modjo Dry Port
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2019-05
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Addis Ababa University
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In Ethiopia, several dry ports have been developed and operated since 2009. Modjo dry port is
one of these types of dry ports which have been operated since 2009. Modjo dry port faces
several challenges, which have a significant impact on its operations performance. In this
regard, this paper investigates the challenging factors of Modjo dry port operations. This
research has adopted a mixed method research methodology by employing semi-structured faceto-
face interviews in the qualitative method and questionnaire surveys in the quantitative method
and used both explanatory and descriptive analysis. The researcher has distributed survey
questionnaires for 170 samples of actors at Modjo dry port and interview discussions with eight
key informants about the challenges at Modjo dry port operations. Multiple regression is
employed for data analysis. Findings suggest that six significant challenging factors such as
government policy, socio-cultural influence, hinterland conditions, technological advancement,
information accuracy and capacity are identified as Modjo dry port operations challenges.
Theses challenging factors have great impacts on the performance of Modjo dry port. Due to
these impediments, the Modjo dry port performance is poor. This thesis is expected to be of
managerial value to dry port operators, when developing strategies to enhance operational
efficiency and imperative improvement is needed especially in customs clearance technology and
introducing a range of value-added services especially in Modjo dry port for its own
development and client’s benefits.
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Modjo, dryport,, challenges, logistics,, operation, performance