Title: Logistics Integration And Seaport Efficiency Of Shipping Companies In Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Dr Hilary Waite Isoghom, Dr Sarah Iwarimie Daminabo
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 123-131
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
This study aimed to assess the link between logistics integration and seaport efficiency of shipping companies in Rivers State. The study employed the quantitative research approach to address the research objective. The study population comprised 12 shipping companies operating in Rivers State. A census was taken, while primary data was collected from two (2) respondents each from the 12 shipping companies. This gave a total of 24 respondents that provided data for the study. Structured questionnaire served as instrument for data collection, while Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to test the hypotheses. The study found a very strong, positive and statistically significant relationship between logistics integration and seaport efficiency among shipping companies. The study concluded that logistics integration enhances seaport efficiency in terms of port cost reduction, port service time reduction and port service quality; and recommended that managers of shipping companies that seek improved seaport efficiency in terms of port cost reduction, port service time reduction and port service quality should ensure logistics integration of their processes and operations.