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Please indicate, which of the following best defines your organisation. |
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Do you directly purchase any port services? |
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Which of the following key port services do you use? (Select all that apply) |
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Which types of cargo, besides containerised cargo is transported by you? (Select all that apply) |
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Please select form the list below, the ports wherein you operate. (Select all that apply) |
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Please select from the list below, the port that you consider to be your main hub port? |
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| Why do you consider the above port to be your hub port of choice? | | |
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Please answer the following questions (Question 8-22) in relation to your hub port of choice. How long have you been dealing with the hub port of choice? |
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Which of the following challenges affect the port in relation to physical attributes (Select all that apply)? |
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| Please comment on how these physical constraints affect the attractiveness of the port and reasons why they may be present. Further comments on how the situation can be improved may be included. | | |
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Which of the following challenges related to port organisation is the port confronted with (Select all that apply)? |
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| Please comment on how these organisational constraints affect the attractiveness of the port and reasons why they may be present. Further comments on how the situation can be improved may be included. | | |
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Which of the following challenges affect the port in relation to dredging services (Select all that apply)? |
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| Please comment on how these marine service constraints affect the attractiveness of the port and reasons why they may be present. Further comments on how the situation can be improved may be included. | | |
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Which of the following challenges affect the port in relation to cargo handling services (Select all that apply)? |
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| Please comment on how these cargo handling constraints affect the attractiveness of the port and reasons why they may be present. Further comments on how the situation can be improved may be included. | | |
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Which of the following challenges affect the port in relation to cargo storage services (Select all that apply)? |
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| Please comment on how these cargo storage constraints affect the attractiveness of the port and reasons why they may be present. Further comments on how the situation can be improved may be included. | | |
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Please indicate the relative importance you assign to the following criteria concerning the importance of a port. (1=not at all important to 5=very important)
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| Are there any port service areas that are provided that could be improved? | | |
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| Are there any port services that you think should be provided that are currently not? | | |
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How would your rate your overall satisfaction level with the service you receive from the port? |
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What is the maximum size vessel do you currently operate in your hub port of choice? |
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What size vessels do you operate in your feeder ports? (Select all that apply) |
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What size vessels do you predict, you will operate in your hub port in the next 5 years? |
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What size vessels do you predict you will operate in your hub port in the next 5-10 years? |
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| What percentage of your cargo is transshipment cargo? | | |
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South Africa plans to pass cabotage laws for trade within its coastal waters. Do you agree or disagree with this law? |
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| Please elaborate on your answer above regarding the proposed passing of cabotage laws in South Africa. Keep in mind the impact on existing coastal carriers and the likely freight charge rise. | | |
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| Should cabotage laws be restricted to national ships, how will you adapt your port calling strategy? Will it be a feasible solution to avoid feeder services by direct port callings or offshore transshipment? Please elaborate. | | |
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Please rate the extent to the following statements regarding Durban port:
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How do you see the SADC port business developing over the next 5-10-15 years?
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| Are there any new opportunities SADC ports should consider in the future? | | |
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