Análise da eficiência portuária da região norte utilizando a metodologia DEA

Abstract

The logistics problem in the northern region has been going on for many years. Logistics is an essential part of trade in goods and services. Currently, the most used modal for the transportation of cargo of products and services is maritime. This mode depends on the proper functioning of ports that can carry the cargo, work efficiently to facilitate transport and increase its efficiency. In this sense, taking into account the current scenario of the region, what is the real efficiency of the ports in this region for having several problems when it comes to regions outside their major centers? To measure efficiency, the used method was DEA, which consists of separating several DMUs that will represent the ports and, through its two models, CCR and BCC, to assess the current efficiency of the ports and compare it with the past results of these ports. It has been found that on average the ports in the region operate inefficiently, ice do not use their full potential. The results are not so far from their maximum efficiency, which provides opportunities for the region for improvement that can benefit the population's quality of life with cheaper, faster-moving products that reach all municipalities in the region and not just the big centers.