Cargo Handling: A Key Enabler of Operational Success in the Nigerian Port Authority
Vol.4 Issue 2
This study examined cargo handling as a key enabler of operational success in the Nigerian Port Authority. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Both primary and secondary methods of data collection were used to obtain relevant data for analysis. The instrument of data collection was questionnaire. The study population comprised of six (6) major port terminals in Nigeria as enlisted in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA, 2017). The study selected six (6) top management staff from each of the ports under study making it a total sample of thirty-six (36) respondents. The data was analyzed using the Pearson’s Product Movement Correlation statistic through the aid of statistical packages for social science version 23.0. The result of the findings revealed that that there is a significant positive relationship between cargo handling and operational success in the Nigerian Port Authority. The study concluded that significant and positive relationships exists between cargo handling and operational success in the Nigerian Port Authority. The study recommended that Nigerian Port Authority should ensure standard equipment for their cargo handling as this can enhance their operational success.
