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Information technologies and seaport operational efficiency

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  • Sandra Adabere
  • Kwame Owusu Kwateng
  • Esther Dzidzah
  • Francis Tetteh Kamewor

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Purpose - The introduction of information technology (IT) in port operations has been a tremendous contributor to transformation in world trade. This study was carried out to examine the influence of IT on the efficiency of seaport operations. Design/methodology/approach - The study is quantitative in nature, and it relied on a closed-ended self-administered questionnaire to collect primary data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the theoretical model and hypothesis. Findings - The results indicate that IT has a positive direct effect on port operational efficiency (OE) and an indirect effect on port OE through organizational culture (OC). The mediating role of OC is statistically insignificant. Originality/value - This is among the first few attempts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) that provides researchers with a contemporary view of IT and seaport operations.

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  • Sandra Adabere & Kwame Owusu Kwateng & Esther Dzidzah & Francis Tetteh Kamewor, 2021. "Information technologies and seaport operational efficiency," Marine Economics and Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 4(2), pages 77-96, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:maempp:maem-03-2021-0001
    DOI: 10.1108/MAEM-03-2021-0001
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