The Mechanism of Operational Integration 1process between a Seaport and a Free Zone: a Case Study on Jebel Ali Free Zone


Abstract in English

This research discusses the operational integration mechanism between a seaport and a free zone, a case study on Jebel Ali Free Zone; selecting Jebel for its high performance and distinguished position achieved on both Arabic and International levels; definitions of the various types of free zones were introduced as well as a figure representing the mechanism of operational integration supported by a thorough analysis of the current cargo flow between Jebel Ali Free Zone and Port on various fields and levels, such as custom clearance, informatics such as Tradnet , Main, Mirsal and Electronic Data Interchange, and its role in creating such integration, a statistical hypothetical tests were conducted on the relationship among the number of containers handled at the port and free zone , exports , imports and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The research concluded the importance of benefiting from Jebel Ali Free zone experience of integration between the seaport and free zone.

References used

Special economic Zones, performance, lessons learned, and implications for Zone development, World Bank, April 2008
Engman , M., O. Onodera and E. Pinali, “Export Processing Zones: Past and Future Role in Trade and Development”, OECD Trade Policy Papers, No. 53, OECD Publishing, 2007

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