In this paper, we developed performance assessment criteria to evaluate effects of compliance to ISPS Code＇s requirements on port/terminal operation in Nigeria. The primary data for the study were obtained from copie...In this paper, we developed performance assessment criteria to evaluate effects of compliance to ISPS Code＇s requirements on port/terminal operation in Nigeria. The primary data for the study were obtained from copies ofsurvey questionnaires administered to random sample of port users stratified by areas of specialisation. Hypotheses governing this study were based on the premise that additional port facilities provided and security measures adopted in compliance to ISPS code＇s requirements would have positive spillover effects on port operations. Evidence from data analysis indicated that compliance to ISPS code had positive effects on performance of operational performance of Nigeria ports. Similar effects were also observed inport users＇ satisfaction and profitability. The paper contributes by providing decision support framework for ports and terminals. monitoring and gauging outcomes of ISPS code administration in展开更多
文摘In this paper, we developed performance assessment criteria to evaluate effects of compliance to ISPS Code＇s requirements on port/terminal operation in Nigeria. The primary data for the study were obtained from copies ofsurvey questionnaires administered to random sample of port users stratified by areas of specialisation. Hypotheses governing this study were based on the premise that additional port facilities provided and security measures adopted in compliance to ISPS code＇s requirements would have positive spillover effects on port operations. Evidence from data analysis indicated that compliance to ISPS code had positive effects on performance of operational performance of Nigeria ports. Similar effects were also observed inport users＇ satisfaction and profitability. The paper contributes by providing decision support framework for ports and terminals. monitoring and gauging outcomes of ISPS code administration in
