Proceedings of ICLT 2025

CARGO HABDLING EQUIPMENT MAINTEMANCE AND GREEN PORT PERFORMANCE:EVIDENCE FROM TANZANIA’S SEAPORTS

Yohana Maiga; Joyce Shikali; Japhet Mtaturu; Hussein Lufunyo

Bandari College, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Bandari College, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Bandari College, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Bandari College, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

International Conference on Logistics & Transport 2025, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 73-81

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of cargo-handling equipment maintenance on green port performance at Tanzania’s three major seaports: Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed. Structured questionnaires were administered to 101 port personnel from operational, engineering, and environmental departments. Descriptive statistics summarized maintenance practices and outcomes. Reliability was tested using Cronbach’s Alpha, and Simple Linear Regression (SLR) was used to examine the predictive relationship between preventive maintenance and green port performance. Findings: The study’s findings show that preventive maintenance is commonly practiced and positively affects both environmental and operational performance. Key benefits include reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and improved equipment reliability. However, inconsistencies were noted in adherence to maintenance schedules and electricity savings. Regression analysis indicated that inspections and servicing significantly predict green port performance at one percent significance level (β=0.436, p=0.001), accounting for 19% of the observed variance. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to three Tanzania’s seaports and relies on self- reported data, which may introduce bias. Cross-sectional design also restricts long-term causal interpretations. Equipment heterogeneity across ports could have influenced the

Keywords

Preventive maintenance; cargo-handling equipment; energy efficiency; emission reduction; green port performance

Citation

Yohana Maiga; Joyce Shikali; Japhet Mtaturu; Hussein Lufunyo (2025). CARGO HABDLING EQUIPMENT MAINTEMANCE AND GREEN PORT PERFORMANCE:EVIDENCE FROM TANZANIA’S SEAPORTS. Proceedings of the International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICLT 2025), Tokyo, Japan, pp. 73-81.