Chapter Two
Elements of maritime infrastructure
Maritime infrastructure elements are many and varied. This is so because the industry itself is an extremely heterogeneous business environment. The maritime space is populated by many different classes and mix of activities and market players, many of whom have conflicting interests and varying business strategies. We shall therefore examine only the key ones. They include investments in:
• Ports and Terminals – Cargo handling equipment
• Channels and Harbours
• Warehouses
• Vessel repair and ship building yards
• Port access roads
• Intermodal Transport
• ICT (Information Communication Technology)
• Deep seaport
• Power and water.
All these activities and others are available in the maritime industry, making it a remarkably attractive investment destination for investors, both domestic and international. If one single reason is to be given why the maritime industry is still an under-performing sector today, the reason can arguably be found in the fact that maritime infrastructure in Nigeria is poorly invested and grossly under-funded. The situation no doubt calls for a major paradigm shift to fully harness the vast trove of hidden treasures in the sector. In this regard, I will once again want to commend the efforts of the organizers of NIMAREX 2015 for their doggedness in birthing these intellectual engagements, thereby keeping the basic maritime issues in Nigeria alive in the full consciousness of maritime Nigerians.
Terms of Use: This is an academic paper. Students should NOT copy our materials word to word, as we DO NOT encourage Plagiarism. Only use as a guide in developing your original research work. Thanks.
Disclaimer: All undertaking works, records, and reports posted on this website, eprojectguide.com are the property/copyright of their individual proprietors. They are for research reference/direction purposes and the works are publicly supported. Do not present another person’s work as your own to maintain a strategic distance from counterfeiting its results. Use it as a guide and not duplicate the work in exactly the same words (verbatim). eprojectguide.com is a vault of exploration works simply like academia.edu, researchgate.net, scribd.com, docsity.com, course hero, and numerous different stages where clients transfer works. The paid membership on eprojectguide.com is a method by which the site is kept up to help Open Education. In the event that you see your work posted here, and you need it to be eliminated/credited, it would be ideal if you call us on +2348064699975 or send us a mail along with the web address linked to the work, to eprojectguide@gmail.com. We will answer to and honor each solicitation. Kindly note notification it might take up to 24 – 48 hours to handle your solicitation.