Port Design and Layout
- Port design requires thorough and proper evaluation to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Several factors affect the design and layout of a port as discussed below:
- The major purpose of the port
- The sustainability of the expected cargo volumes
- A sheltered site for the port
- Size of the area to be developed for the port
- Depth of water
- Flat land
- Services (water, electricity)
- Labour
- Transport access
- Finance
- Ancillary Services
Learning Activities
Identify a port in each East Africa country. Study the various aspects of the port identified and addresses the issues below.
Required:
- The what type of ports identified
- The advantages of each of the identified ports
- The possible factors considered in the design and layout of the specific ports chosen.
Assignment
- What is the meaning of the following terms?
- Sea port
- Dry port
- Free port
- Breakwaters
- Explain any two functions of a port.
- Explain two types of ports found in landlocked countries
- Explain any three advantages of establishing a dry port