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