JOURNAL OF MARITIME TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
Year:2016 | Volume:1 | Issue:3|Papers Count:10

The present paper focuses on choosing the best scenario for designing the Anzali port breakwater based on different criteria by applying concordance analysis. The criteria can be classified under three categories: a) economical, b) technical and c) managing. Due to the importance of the scores specified to each criterion, the scores were extracted based on a survey of some of the managers and experienced experts working in Iran Saze Pardazi Consulting Engineers Company. Also, to evaluate the results, the sensitive analysis is done on weights of criteria.The results reveal the superiority of the same sample in all the sensitivity analyses.

The purpose of the present research is to estimate the sedimentation rate in Nowshahr port pond using MIKE 2121 software. First, all the needed data were collected; then the approximate rate of sediments during the recent years was estimated using mathematical model and the results were compared with the results of field measurements.After that, the sedimentation rate is forecasted for the future years which results in a regular dredging plan. The results of the present research may be applied for presenting plans for decreasing the sediment in pond of Nowshahr port.

The purpose of the present research is to investigate the effect of E-organization on improvement of organizational performance in Ports and Maritime Authority of Sistan & Baluchistan Province using the BSC model.The study was done in 2010 in Chabahar. The method used in the study is of descriptive and survey type. The sampling was done randomly. The population consisted of 79 people (managers, staff and experts in ports and maritime authority of Sistan and Baluchistan provinces). The research instrument is a questionnaire which consists of two parts; the first part includes general questions and the second part is based on Likert scale. The reliability coefficient was calculated using Cronbach alpha method and the result was 0.78. The analysis of the research data was done on two levels of Descriptive and inferential statistics. For data analysis, the sample T-test and covariance test were applied. The results reveal that the average of current financial cost reduction is higher than other variables; after that the other variables including internal processes of contract, growth and learning, and customer satisfaction have the lowest average.

The purpose of the present research is to identify, measure, and analyze the variable affecting the functions of rail and road transportation demand in hinterland transport network of Imam Khomeini Port using econometrics models and methods. So, the present research introduces appropriate and effective parameters which cause in elevation of cargo demand in road and rail transportation sectors of Imam Khomeini Port. Also, share of each variable is presented in the econometrics model and the demand elasticity is estimated. The data analysis is done using 2SLS method and monthly time series data from 2006 to2011. The results reveal that variable of oil and non-oil tonnage, the number of trucks, rail fleet tonnage, and the exchange rate, and population have positive effects; while other variables such as the number of wagons and inflation rate have negative effects on function of road transportation demand. Regarding the function of rail transportation demand, the variables of oil and non-oil tonnage, the number of wagons, rail fleet tonnage, exchange rate, and population have positive effects on function of rail transportation demand; while variable of number of trucks and inflation rate have negative effect.

In the world, more than 90% of goods are transported through sea by ships and the estimated share of Iran in transporting goods by sea is more than 94%. The mass good transportation on one hand, and the cheapness of marine transportation on the other hand, resulted in importance of marine transport. every year various marine causalities occur in effect of negligence and carelessness of human elements which are due to fatigue, restlessness (sleeplessness), poor ship design, poor ship management, lack of sufficient training, and etc. other than loss of life and property, these casualties threaten the environment. The present research analyses and investigates the role of human element in marine accidents.

The unique strategic position of Islamic Republic of Iran (especially Chabahar Port) in the region and its outstanding geographical position in north-south transport corridors and its opportunities to have domestic and regional relationships in Asia, especially Iran roadways to Middle Asia have been considered as benefits of Transport in Iran; So, using the best of these benefits bringsup new opportunities for transportation industry and economic development of the country. Therefore, by investigating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to Chabahar Port regarding transit, appropriate strategies are adopted for development of transit through this port which helps in economic development in the region and the country. Meanwhile, due to the advantages of Chabahar Port and the maritime sector over other sectors (e.g. rail, road …), this study has placed a great emphasis on the maritime sector.

Analytic Hierarchy Process is an optimum approach in multi-criteria decision-making process and its most common application is in resource allocation and problem solving. SWOT Analysis is an efficient tool for identifying the abilities, qualifications, and requirements of organizations, but it is not a precise analysis tool to determine the importance of various factors and to evaluate the strategic options, because it has some shortcomings in measurement and evaluation of the various factors which will be compensated by Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). In this paper, Delphi method is used to collect the opinions of key experts. First, required data is gathered by asking the questions as well as face to face interviews with senior managers, key decision-makers, and experts of Iranian southern ports. Then, gathered data is analyzed by Expert Choice Software and the best strategy for each port is selected. Results of the study show that the best strategy for Khoramshahr Port is to dredge Arvandrood and to expand the canal for more effective access to Iraqi market. The best strategy for the Port of Abadan is to benefit from the opportunities of locating in free zone and to build a strategy for port development. For the Port of Shahid Rajaee, the best strategy is to use the softwares that are specific to container operations and to reform the rules and regulations that limit the privatization in order to reduce the threats of the Port of Jebel Ali. And for the Port of Chabahar, the best strategy is to develop the railway network and to reform the rules and regulations in order to reduce the negative impacts of Port of Jebel Ali.

The present research investigates the effects of training the stress management techniques on the happiness of the ports and shipping organization (PMO) employees. In this research, 2 groups including control group (26) and intervention (26) were selected randomly from among 116 employees of PMO. First, the rate of the happiness and job stress of the employees’ were calculated using Oxford happiness questionnaire and Osiopw’s job stress questionnaires and then training the stress management techniques were performed for intervention group. The mean score difference of these two groups were measured. Data analysis was carried via t-test and paired t-test, and the results indicated that the technique training has a positive effect on decreasing the job stress of the ports and shipping organization employees. As well, stress management training lead to more joy in the intervention group.It should be mentioned that no significant difference was observed between various educational groups and among people with diverse incomes or between males and females or married and single people.

The purpose of the present research is to investigate the relationship between the dimensions of working life quality (cooperation in decision making, cooperation in problem solving, data sharing, constructive feedback, group work, and right understanding of defiance and job security) and the organizational commitment of PMO employees. The research is of correlation type and the population includes 400 people (all the PMO managers and employees in Tehran). Based on the Morgan table, a sample of 196 people was defined. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire. Face and content validity of instruments were defined and the reliability was determined by testing the 30 people sample and calculation of internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach). The alpha value is 0.97 and 0.92 for both the questionnaires respectively. The data was analyzed in two levels of descriptive and inferential using Pearson and regression correlation tests. The results reveal that there is positive and meaningful relation between all the dimensions of work life quality and organizational commitment of PMO employees. Also, the subscales of data sharing and job security have more share than other scales in forecasting the employees’ organizational commitment.

The shipping industries are facing large volume of data exchange among port stakeholders, and port inefficiency in data exchange leads in high costs and delays. Appropriate technical infrastructure for data exchange leads in higher efficiency. To elevate the speed and efficiency, the electronic port provides both the possibility of data exchange in web and the possibility of automation of processes related to vessels, containers and etc. The solution which is used today is port automation or creation of electronic port which provides an appropriate software and hardware ground for data exchange, uniformity and automation of processes. In fact, in this context, the speed of good and container clearance grows significantly and the customer problems drastically decrease. In the present paper, the critical success factors (CSF) in the creation of electronic ports in foreign ports, and models that provide the necessary infrastructure have been studied. In this paper, the critical success factors (CSF) in the creation of electronic ports in foreign ports, and models that provide the necessary infrastructure have been studied.Then, the dependent variables the effect of creating a port that is achieved after implementation) are introduced and the effect of independent variables (critical success factors) on their success is analyzed and the key success elements are prioritized based on effect size and importance based on regression coefficient using SPSS software.