CARGO AND CONTAINER D WELL TIME REDUCTION: EFFECTIVE STRATEGY TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF IRAN'S PORTS

Abstract

This research aims at identifying and Prioritization of implementing strategies in order to reduce
cargo &container deposition in the Iranian ports which is performed in three steps. First,a review
of literature on the factors affecting deposition of products and containerwere examined, and
then by using the Delphi method, operationalstrategies to reduce depositionof cargoand
containerproducts were codified.Finally formulated strategies implemented in the second phase
prioritized in terms of applicability, cost-effectiveness, time required to execute and
effectiveness in reducing deposit of the goods using analytic hierarchy process SAW. The final
results indicate that decrease ofintricate bureaucracy and paperwork, increase cooperation and
better coordination of the various agencies in order to issue permits ofcargo discharge,24 hours
Customs operation, utilizing a combinationof road and railroadtransportation, utilizing electronic
systems to reduce administrative paperwork and parallel working in the clearance of cargo are of
highest priority.