is a major concern in the haulage industry. The success of each trip requires for a truck owner or fleet manager of a haulage company to assign to the truck driver the resources needed for the job success. However, on close examination, the fuel for the return trip… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The StudyPassengers leaving on a trip normally want to spend as little time as possible in theterminal. They want to have baggage carts readily available, a fast check-in, and little timewaiting before and quick boarding prior to a timely departure. Passengers do not appreciate longline-ups,… Continue Reading
Over the years, there have been persistent and consistent issues bordering on security in the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. As an International airport as well as the gateway into our Country, it is expected to measure up to international standards in facilities, personnel, services, security, safety etc but… Continue Reading
This study sought to optimize the cost of distribution system of consumer goods in Nigeria with special interest in Seven-Up Bottling Company PLC, Aba Abia State products from their five (5) depots to sixteen (16) wholesale dealers. Sources of distribution were identified as the depots, while destinations or markets were identified as… Continue Reading
The main objective of this research was to explore motives, benefit, challenges and strategies for ensuring success of outsourcing at DHL Harare International Airport. Specific objectives were to explore the organizational determinants or motivators for outsourcing, to investigate on the benefits and opportunities arising out of… Continue Reading
1.1Introduction Traffic0monitoring0is0a0very0difficult0task0for0traffic0control0department,0especially0in0large cities.0This0prototype0project0is0designed0to0monitor0a0traffic0light0controlled0intersection0by0us ing0a0camera,0whenever0a0vehicle0breaks0the0traffic0rules0the0camera0takes0a0snap0shot.… Continue Reading
The aim of the study is to develop a logistics performance model incorporating logistics performance as the focal construct with logistics planning strategy as antecedent and organizational performance, both marketing and financial, as consequences. The author proffers that logistics planning processes are dynamic capabilities because of… Continue Reading
This study presents an analysis of air cargo traffic patterns in Nigeria, focusing on the trends observed over a specific period (2006-2022). The data used for this analysis includes information on the volume of air cargo transported in Nigeria from various sources. The study examines the changes in air cargo traffic over time,… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Traffic management is the practice of… Continue Reading
The study examined the empirical study of commuting behaviours of commercial public transport passengers in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study made use of relevant and extensive review of literatures based on researchers’ and scholars’ opinions. The descriptive research survey was used in order to assess the opinions of the respondents… Continue Reading
The study examined the rural transportation system in Epe and its environment in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study made use of relevant and extensive review of literatures based on researchers’ and scholars’ opinions. The descriptive research survey was used in order to assess the opinions of the respondents using the questionnaire..… Continue Reading
This study carried an assessment of the relationship between airfares and aircraft movements in Nigeria with focus on Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA). The study adopted empirical research method. Data on the relationship between airfares and aircraft movement, airfares and air passenger movement, airfares and air cargo… Continue Reading
For the first half of the twentieth century, rail and road transport were the only forms of vehicular transport in Nigeria that opened up new areas. However, since World War II, Nigeria has experienced another transport revolution in the introduction of an air transport system. Though air transport is the least important form of transport… Continue Reading
This study focuses on the effectiveness of containers in the movement of cargo in the out of Tincan Island Port. Data obtained from the NPA statistics showed that between the year 2000-2005. In the 2000 a total of 31,363 TEU laden containers came in as imports while 4,243 TEU went out as export. In the 2001 45,854 TEU laden containers… Continue Reading
Congestion and delay at the airport are used in measuring the performance indicator (PI) of an airport. One key determinant of the expected activities at a given aerodrome is the airfield component and characteristic in which the runway is of great significant. According to ICAO Annex 14 which addresses Aerodrome, runway is defined… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study It is pertinent to highlight the relevance of creek road in Apapa. Any traffic hindrance on it will definitely generate a lot of hiccups in the logistics business that is the core activity on this road. Creek road is the major road that leads from the premier… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgement Certification List of Tables Table of Contents Abstract CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Purpose of the Study 1.4 Significance of the Study 1.5 The Scope of Study 1.6 Research Questions 1.7 Research Hypotheses CHAPTER TWO:… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION · Background of the Study Countries with small populations and higher levels of development may cope with globalization better, but they cannot afford to opt out of the mainstream forces that are shaping the world. There is, however, no doubt that economic and socio-political discontentment leads to… Continue Reading
Introduction A vessel accident is an unintended happening. Its severity may vary from no vessel damage to the complete loss of the vessel, no cargo damage, to loss of the entire cargo, and no crew injuries to deaths (Talley, Jin, & Kite-Powell, 2005). Thus, vessels safety regulations and their enforcement focus on prevention and reduction of… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Cabotage is a legislative tool restricting access or reserving maritime or aviation trade within a country’s territorial jurisdiction to the local capacities. The Nigerian Maritime and Cabotage was introduced by the Nigerian Government following calls by prominent maritime specialists and… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Significance of study 1.5 Research questions 1.6 Scope of study 1.7 Limitation of… Continue Reading
A STUDY OF MARITIME FRAUD AND ITS EFFECTS ON WORLD SEABORNE TRADE Abstract This study examined maritime fraud and its effects on world seaborne trade. The Nigeria port authority is in charge of seaport and other marine elements in Nigeria and responsible for the regulations of shipping and other international trade in the country. This study… Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION One of the key factors that play a pivotal role in a region’s economic growth is the presence of a reliable and efficient transportation system, this is mainly due to the fact that a well developed transportation system provides adequate access to the region which in turn is a necessary condition for the efficient operation of… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT PAGES Title – – – – – – – – – – – i Approval Page – – – – – – – – – ii Certification – – – – – – – – – – iii Dedication – – – – – – – – – – iv Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – v Abstract – – – – – – – – – – vi Table… Continue Reading
This paper study examined the effect of privatization on the performance of Nigerian seaports, using pre- and post-privatization data. A Mann-Whitney Wilcoxon (MWW) test was applied to data (secondary) on two major indices of port operation (average berth occupancy and average turn-around time). The result of the analysis showed that on… Continue Reading