Maritime Logistics & Supply Chian Security(Uae)

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Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Security: Key words (supply chain) Supply chain coordination, weather, logistics, maritime trade, maritime security; crisis management; competitiveness; vulnerability, management, warehouse management, maritime supply chain 1. INTRODUCTION: Logistic systems have been developed with the aim to streamline and allow the smooth operation of products and supplies in an organized and efficient manner. It plays a vital role in distribution of manufactured goods and is central to the ‘supply chain’ of the goods or services. Effective logistics and supply chain management ensures that products are delivered to consumers and markets in a timely fashion and manner and in the right quality, quantity and ‘best’ price. Efficient logistics is essential in the global supply-chain processes of the world economies (Banomyong, 2005; Logistics World, 2009; Yang, 2010). For the efficient and smooth operation of maritime logistics, different modes of transportation are required. This entails various carriers and includes ships of various shapes and sizes. These can be small cargo transporters to mega-ships that are able to carry thousands of containers and huge oil tankers that carry the vital oil supplies to different parts of the world. Connected to the shipping of goods, are streamlined documentation, custom clearance, efficient and effective office and warehouse management and controls at ports, points of departure and receiving depots. Combined with this is efficient shipping provision and reliable service delivery. National and international trade is dependent on smooth operation and flow of products and commodities as part of the logistical supply chain by means of shipping companies (Banomyong, 2005; Logistics World, 2009; Yang, 2010). 2. LITERATURE REVIEW: Maritime logistics and supply chain security became more important and

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