This paper investigates the main factors explaining long container dwell times in African Ports. Using original and extensive data on container imports in the Port of Douala, it seeks to provide a basic understanding of why containers stay on average more than two weeks in gateway ports in Africa while long dwell times are widely recognized as a critical hindrance to economic development. It also demonstrates the interrelationships that exist between...
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2011/02/01
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政策研究报告
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WPS5565
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2011/02/01
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Disclosed
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Why Does cargo spend weeks in African ports ? the case of Douala, Cameroon
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dwell time