The efficiency of container terminals in the northern region of Brazil

The North region has the largest presence of navigable waterways in Brazil, and the greatest potential for growth in container handling. However, the region lacks research on the performance of the region's port sector. This article aims to analyze the efficiency of the main container terminals...

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Published in:Utilities policy 2021-10, Vol.72, p.101278, Article 101278
Main Authors: da Costa, Denielle Soares, de Assis Carvalho, Marcus Vinicius Guerra Seraphico, de Figueiredo, Nélio Moura, de Moraes, Hito Braga, Ferreira, Regina Célia Brabo
Format: Article
Language:English
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Container terminals
Data envelopment analysis
Efficiency
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Summary:The North region has the largest presence of navigable waterways in Brazil, and the greatest potential for growth in container handling. However, the region lacks research on the performance of the region's port sector. This article aims to analyze the efficiency of the main container terminals in the North of Brazil, using the data envelopment analysis method (DEA). Based on this research, we seek to contribute to improving the efficiency of the analyzed terminals as well as the management of the local port sector. •Efficiency assessment of the main container terminals in northern Brazil in 2018.•In this article, classic DEA models were used to analyze efficiency.•The results help to boost the efficiency of the ports in the northern region.
ISSN:0957-1787
DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2021.101278