Developing Large-Scale Dry Ports - The Case of Arriyadh

• The purpose of this paper is to explore the development process of a large scale dry port and to analyse what measures and actions are needed in order to support the decision making process and ensure an effective and efficient dry port that serves the City and the region's current and future needs. The purpose is explored in the context of Saudi Arabia and the city of Arriyadh. Key issues identified related to the dry port development are long term planning and cross-sector collaboration. The interconnection between the dry port and the overall transport system and aspects such as location of business, city logistics, road and rail infrastructure, local, regional and national regulations, etc. is strong. This puts challenge on the coordination and alignment of the different organizations, their strategies and objectives. In a complex situation, such as developing a dry port with many stakeholders, it is crucial that the roles of all actors are clearly defined. This is essential for utilizing the dry port as a regional tool for planning. In that regard, it is appropriate that the site location decision is clearly connected with an overall city freight vision and strategy.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Ekonomi och näringsliv -- Företagsekonomi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Economics and Business -- Business Administration (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Dry Ports

Arriyadh

development process

infrastructure development

intermodal terminal

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