Assessment on Operational Efficiency Constraints: The case of Selected Dry Cargo road Transport Operators along Addis Ababa-Djibouti Corridor
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2022-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study is to assess constraints on operational efficiency of cross-border dry cargo transport operators in Ethiopia. Road freight transport has so far remained to be the major means of transport in Ethiopia but the operators in this sector regarded as inefficient. Since the significance of road freight transport operators in economic development is very high it is important to avoid constraints and improve their operational efficiency.
In this study, both descriptive and explanatory research design is used and Primary data was collected from employees of transport operators through questionnaires and interview. Out of 172 questionnaires distributed, 169 (98%) complete responses returned and data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and inferential analysis methods.
The correlation result show that Transport operation management system, Fleet stock age, Use of ICT, Rules and regulations, Terminal and parking availability are among the variables that are statistically significant for this study. Role of service providers, fleet size and road condition have connections with the efficiency of road transport operations, but they are statisticall insignificant.
The study concluded that, there is positive and significant relationship between constraints and operational efficiency of transport operators. Hence, those constraints of transport operations have a considerable impact on road freight transport operators' efficiency.
Finally, the study recommended freight transport operators to assess their operational problems regularly and develop an efficient transport management system. Government and other stakeholders also should build the capacity of freight transport operators through human development programs and allocating resources.
Key terms: Cross Border, Fleet stock age, Road Freight Transport, Operational Efficiency, Terminal and parking