Is it feasible for the Port of Cork Company to integrate a port-centric logistic supply chain for its container traffic? / Kevin O'Callaghan.
By: O'Callaghan, Kevin, Captain [author.].
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BookSeries: MBS - Adult and Continuing Education.Publisher: Cork : Cork Institute of Technology, 2015Description: xvi, 262 pages : color tables, diagrams ; 30 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeSubject(s): Port of Cork Company
| Business logistics | Shipping -- Management | Harbors -- Management | Harbors -- Ireland -- Cork | Containerization | GlobalizationDDC classification: THESES PRESS Dissertation note: Thesis (MBS) - Cork Institute of Technology, 2015. Summary: As a consequence of globalization, port performance and integrated port logistics have become increasingly important, Ireland as an Island nation depends on ports for the import and export of 99% of its goods. The only way that Ireland can remain competitive with worldwide markets is to have an efficient logistics supply chain. This research has examined the feasibility of introducing a port-centric logistics supply chain for containers in the Port of Cork. A port-centric logistics supply chain is a futuristic logistics process whereby the port become a logistics hub rather than the traditional role as a simple gateway pier for the transfer of cargo. A qualitative research method was adopted to investigate the research question, and to address the aims and objectives of the study. The research comprised of semi-structured interviews with port customers, port management, logistics academics and a senior government official. A positive finding from this research confirms that both industry and the Port of Cork support the idea for the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub. Another interesting finding of this study is the potential for a partnership between the Port of Cork and Cork Airport, which could prove as a major boost for the Munster area. The research has also identified that the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub will reduce the national carbon footprint. The researcher believes that this research will support the case for the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub in the Port of Cork. The researcher is also hopeful that this study will provide contribution to knowledge as ther appears to be a lack of academic material which discusses port-centric logistics in Ireland. - (Author's abstract)
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| Reference | MTU Bishopstown Library Thesis | THESES PRESS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Reference | 00191943 |
Thesis (MBS) - Cork Institute of Technology, 2015.
Bibliography: p. 195-220.
As a consequence of globalization, port performance and integrated port logistics have become increasingly important, Ireland as an Island nation depends on ports for the import and export of 99% of its goods. The only way that Ireland can remain competitive with worldwide markets is to have an efficient logistics supply chain. This research has examined the feasibility of introducing a port-centric logistics supply chain for containers in the Port of Cork. A port-centric logistics supply chain is a futuristic logistics process whereby the port become a logistics hub rather than the traditional role as a simple gateway pier for the transfer of cargo. A qualitative research method was adopted to investigate the research question, and to address the aims and objectives of the study. The research comprised of semi-structured interviews with port customers, port management, logistics academics and a senior government official. A positive finding from this research confirms that both industry and the Port of Cork support the idea for the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub. Another interesting finding of this study is the potential for a partnership between the Port of Cork and Cork Airport, which could prove as a major boost for the Munster area. The research has also identified that the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub will reduce the national carbon footprint. The researcher believes that this research will support the case for the implementation of a port-centric logistics hub in the Port of Cork. The researcher is also hopeful that this study will provide contribution to knowledge as ther appears to be a lack of academic material which discusses port-centric logistics in Ireland. - (Author's abstract)