Open AccessPORT TERMINAL IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF BRAZIL: DECISION ABOUT PUBLIC PORT OR PRIVATE USE TERMINAL
Author(s) -
Felipe George Gomes Pereira,
Rui Carlos Botter,
Leo Tadeau Robles
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of the analytic hierarchy process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.213
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 1936-6744
DOI - 10.13033/ijahp.v11i2.617
Subject(s) - port (circuit theory) , terminal (telecommunication) , investment (military) , legislation , analytic hierarchy process , business , private sector , finance , operations research , industrial organization , computer science , telecommunications , economics , engineering , economic growth , politics , law , political science , electrical engineering
Brazil plays an important role in the world’s trade of agricultural grains, notably soybeans. Recently, Brazilian production of soybeans has moved to the central-western and northern regions, thus creating a demand for new outflow routes for export. This paper discusses the decision factors for the implementation of specialized port terminals located in the northeast and north of the country, specifically in the area known as Arco Norte. As a methodology, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision tool is used. This involves applying a questionnaire to port experts and managers to identify and classify decision criteria for investments in the possible alternatives available in Brazil’s regulatory legislation: leasing of structures in a public port terminal or implementing a private terminal. The results show Port Location (54%) as the most relevant criteria, followed by Economic and Financial (27.8%), Performance and Dimensioning (11.2%), and Contract and Legislation (6.9%) criteria. The study pointed to the investment priority the mode Private Use Terminals, which is confirmed by the country’s recent investment in port terminals which has been effective.