DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN ALGERIA A CASE STUDY OF THE PORT OF SKIKDA

Khayreddine Belaaze, Amina Boukhedna, Randa Saadi

Abstract


This study examines the evolution of port systems and analyzes the modernization strategies of the Skikda Port Authority (Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, EP Skikda) as a case study. The research aims to assess the extent to which the authority's strategy aligns with contemporary port models. Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative case study approach, based on the analysis of official port documents and technical reports. The findings reveal that the Skikda Port Authority is successfully functioning as a modern strategic logistics hub, transcending its traditional role in transit shipping operations. Its integrated administrative approach—combining advanced infrastructure with a focus on digitalization, safety, and stakeholder integration, ports as a competitive actor within global supply chains. The study concludes that EP Skikda offers a replicable model for other port authorities seeking to enhance both competitiveness and sustainability. By bridging traditional port operations with contemporary logistical demands, the case of Skikda provides valuable insights for emerging economies aiming to modernize their maritime infrastructure.


Keywords


port management; maritime logistics; infrastructure; Algerian ports;

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12709/mest.14.14.02.02

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