Item No | Constructs by Clusters | Descriptive Statistics | |||
ICT applications in port operations | Mean | Std. Dev. | Min | Max | |
b1 | There is in place Port Management Information System (PMIS) for ship arrival pre-notification, berth reservation, order for pilots, tugs, mooring and stevedoring services. | 3.875 | 1.192 | 1 | 5 |
b2 | Vehicle Booking System (VBS) is in place for digital processing of loaded trucks, to ensure security at port gate entrance and exit. | 3.714 | 1.232 | 1 | 5 |
b3 | There is a Container Yard Traffic Management System for storage, tracking and tracing of containers. | 2.393 | 1.039 | 1 | 5 |
b4 | There is in place Port Collaborative Decision Making System (PCDMS) for joint consultative meetings involving terminal operators, shipping companies and the port authority. | 3.696 | 1.111 | 2 | 5 |
b5 | The Nigeria Customs Service deploys single electronic window for facilitated cargo document submission, processing and clearance at port terminals. | 3.750 | 1.049 | 1 | 5 |
b6 | There is a National Maritime Single Window linking all maritime stakeholders (government and private) for data exchange and communication. | 3.589 | 1.108 | 1 | 5 |
ICT Integration in Port Operations | |||||
c1 | The exchange of data between shipowners, port authority and your organization is done using an electronic data interface system. | 3.571 | 1.438 | 1 | 5 |
c2 | Payment or receipt of port charges, container fees, custom duties and other statutory levies from other agencies can now be handled electronically by your organization. | 3.411 | 1.276 | 1 | 5 |
c3 | There is established electronic communication medium between your office, government parastatals and other relevant private agencies. | 2.446 | 1.025 | 1 | 4 |
c4 | There is a central database that enables all ship and cargo interests to monitor the progress of ship operation and cargo handling in port terminals. | 3.393 | 1.317 | 1 | 5 |
c5 | Transit sheds, stacking areas, warehouses and other storage facilities are operated with facility management software applications. | 3.786 | 1.411 | 1 | 5 |
Limiting Factors to ICT Adoption | |||||
d1 | Low budgetary allocation for acquisition of ICT facilities and infrastructure in the ports. | 3.321 | 1.350 | 1 | 5 |
d2 | Lack of adequate technical knowledge among port officials has affected the level of adoption of ICT in ports. | 3.589 | 1.247 | 1 | 5 |
d3 | Poor maintenance of existing IT facilities in the port has affected ICT adoption. | 3.625 | 1.153 | 1 | 5 |
d4 | Absence of requisite national I.T Infrastructure has affected the reach of port ICT applications. | 3.232 | 1.321 | 1 | 5 |
d5 | Lack of integration of ICT facilities operated by different port operators and users. | 3.518 | 1.307 | 1 | 5 |