COMPETITIVE POSITION
The SWOT analysis for the Port of Mormugao is presented below:
STRENGTHS
Ø Implementation of SAP
Ø EDI establishment.
Ø Partially natural harbour
Ø Bestowed inland waterways
Ø Substantial captive traffic
Ø Private participation and investments
Ø Profitable
Ø Moderate financial capability
Ø Preferred employeer of Goa for direct and indirect employment.
Ø Management committed and sincere.
Ø Good industrial relations.
WEAKNESS
Ø Lack of expansion space
Ø Medium and long term development is difficult in the limited existing port area
Ø Lack of dedicated berth for non-cargo vessels
Ø Workforce not well motivated and inadequate qualified technical manpower
Ø Not able to fully attract the potential hinterland traffic
Ø Not well maintained infrastructure
Ø Inadequate road and rail facilities
Ø Union influence
OPPORTUNITIY
Ø Improve existing facilities
Ø Vasco Bay and Baina Bay development
Ø Attract more coal and liquid bulk
Ø Cruise traffic
Ø Base for offshore supply vesssels, Navy and Coastguard vessels
Ø Industrial development in
Ø North Karnataka
THREATS
Ø Iron ore vulnerable to Chinese demand and may reduce
Ø Competition from Panjim, New Mangalore, Ennore, Chennai and possibly Krishnapatnam co-operation not in full vigour from local authorities.