Problem
Political interference with port operations
Nature:
A port entity may receive instructions from the public authorities to give particular treatment to certain national port-users (owners of either ships or cargo). This treatment may limit the port charges which can be applied and hence the level of the benefit that can be re-allocated. The government may also issue an order to the port authorities prohibiting the departure of specified ships. Without declarations of war, ports may sometimes be temporarily blockaded, either close at hand or in the sea lanes, in order to obstruct exit or entry, or in the pursuit of those suspected or identified as engaged in illegal or hostile activity. Quarantine may also close port operations down, and may be a political instrument.
Broader Problems:
Excessive government controlDistortion of international trade as a result of government participation Aggravates:
Inadequate port infrastructureObstacles for international ocean shippingExcessive customs and trade formalities Values:
Interference Subject(s):
Government → Political??Transportation, Telecommunications → Ports: sea, air??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
18.09.2019 – 16:15 CEST