An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach to Port Selection Decisions – Empirical Evidence from Nigerian Ports
An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Approach to Port Selection Decisions – Empirical Evidence from Nigerian Ports
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DOI：
10.1057/palgrave.mel.9100160
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发表时间：
2006-09
影响因子：
4.6
通讯作者：
C. Ugboma;O. Ugboma;I. C. Ogwude
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作者：
C. Ugboma;O. Ugboma;I. C. Ogwude
这项研究提出了一项调查的结果，以确定服务的特点，托运人认为重要的选择一个港口时，这些特点是根据其重要性的优先顺序的方式。确定了港口选择决策的7个标准和4个港口，并利用层次分析法将决策问题构造成一个三级层次结构。调查结果表明，托运人高度重视效率、船舶访问频率和充足的基础设施，而对港口用户需求的快速反应对他们来说并不重要。研究结果对港口管理人员很有意义，因为它们提供了有关港口用户决策过程中关键因素的基本信息，从而确定了港口的优势和劣势。
This study presents the findings of a survey to determine the service characteristics that shippers consider important when selecting a port and the way these characteristics are prioritised according to their importance. Seven criteria for the port selection decision and four ports were identified, and the decision problem was structured into a three-level hierarchy using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The findings suggest that shippers place high emphasis on efficiency, frequency of ship visits and adequate infrastructure, while quick response to port users' needs was insignificant to them. Results from the study are of interest to Port managers because they provide essential information on the key factors that come into the decision process of port users, thus, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the ports.