Banjul Case Study

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3.4.2 Nautical Distances

Table 4A: Antwerp to ports in the Sub-region
Destination Nautical Miles
Banjul
Dakar
Bissau
Conakry 2667
2579
2823
3018

Table 4B: Banjul to ports in sub-region
Destination Nautical Miles
Dakar
Bissau
Conakry 93
200
364

Sources: CMB Transport West Africa Services, p.54

Locating warehouses in the country may also reduce the risks of delay in delivery time.
This is bad for competition and small quantities of goods that are expensive to process from abroad directly may be ordered. A distribution activity if merged with a successful re-export is sure to produce a positive effect that will attract more prospective buyers in
Banjul. Customers will take the opportunity to see things for themselves and possibly take samples …show more content…

There is also the threat of some bigger neighbouring port wanting to undermine and neutralise Banjul by imposing administrative restrictions instead of restrictions dealing with operation efficiency. The requirements to have customs escort for goods in transit is a popular weapon used against the re-export trade. The sea access in the distribution operation is the most feasible option as at now. The hindrance of poor, inaccessible roads networks in the region is a major problem. A brilliant step in the right direction though rudimentary has been the relay shipping service covering neighbouring countries. The port is capable of providing suitable vessels for this task. It can be a joint-venture undertaking with participation from the private sector. The authority should desist from the operation once they realise that the private sector interests are well motivated.

3.4.4 Infrastructure and Auxiliary Services
The need for proper temporal and permanent storage facility in the port has become glaring as huge quantities of goods are unloaded. The requisite handling of equipment necessary to facilitate easy and fast movement of cargo should also be provided. The infrastructure of an EPZ/distribution centre includes the security of the designated …show more content…

It is now been considered a proper thing to do if power generation for the proposed EPZ is separated from the natural grid to avoid disruption in service. The telecommunications services are of competitive standards. There is also a guaranteed support service because some international banks now have offices in Banjul.
Obviously investment on warehouse facilities that can meet investors demand will be made. Readily constructed warehouses like the newly constructed one at the shipyard in Banjul should be leased or rented out. There should also be the choice of users building storage facilities if they want to. But whatever the case is, the structures should be of acceptable standards. Normal Operations at the port and at the distribution centre need cargo handling gears capable of handling the expected traffic.

Some specialised equipment such as bagging machines or unloading installations to cope with high volume imports.
The possibility of building specialised storage facilities known as silos should be considered carefully by the authority. This will alleviate the problem of congestion. For instance GPA lacks storage facilities for the cargo of a local company involved in

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