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Ports act as the main bottlenecks for imports and exports of goods, and thus they require special attention. To achieve high yield and efficiency in a port, a number of factors should be taken into consideration. A port is considered successful and attractive for investors when it can offers a controlled and logical level of risk. A major factor in this respect is the workplace safety of ports for their workforce. Workforce-related mishaps not only create severe problems for the port but their impact extends beyond the port boundaries. Improving the safety level for port logistics workers is directly related to the effectiveness of their training. The main goal of this article is to study the effectiveness of the training offered to port logistics workers and its impact on enhancing workers’ safety. This paper is based on the findings of a qualitative case study research. A major finding in this study is the incompetency of port logistics workers’ training system. The present research covers three areas, namely, financing, raising awareness, and operational issues; and a number of solutions have been offered to address these factors in order to resolve the impediments that hinder the increasing effectiveness of training.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Keywords:	training effectiveness, port logistics, workers, port safety improvement, Chabahar Port
Research Division:	Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Research Group:	Transportation, logistics and supply chains
Research Field:	Maritime transportation and freight services
Objective Division:	Transport
Objective Group:	Water transport
Objective Field:	International sea freight transport (excl. live animals, food products and liquefied gas)
UTAS Author:	Emad, G (Dr Reza Emad)
ID Code:	155686
Year Published:	2017
Deposited By:	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Deposited On:	2023-03-06
Last Modified:	2023-03-08
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