Effective Strategies on Operationalising Dry Ports in Iran by SWOT Model

As compared to other transportation modes, maritime transportation is economically cost-effective. Presently, with the existing traffic congestion of coastal ports and in order to promote maritime transportation, dry ports are the best option. This study attempts to investigate and recommend the effective strategies for operationalising dry ports in Iran through SWOT model. The research has used the Delphi method for survey and analyses. Questionnaires were used as the main instrument for data collection and measurement of variables in this research. The research target population was assumed unlimited and the number of sample was found to be 96. First, internal and external factors affecting the operation of dry ports were identified, and then factors were prioritised to determine their position in SWOT matrix by using SWOT analysis. According to the weights obtained from internal and external factors evaluation matrix, growth strategy was suggested for the operation of dry ports.