Dry ports currently play an integral role in the global logistics network relieving\nseaport from congestions and enabling more efficient and effective cargo\nhandling with improved logistics solutions to facilitate cargo transportation\nfor shippers in the portâ��s hinterland locations. This paper focuses on developing\ndry ports in Togo and the concept of dry port as well as the drivers behind\nthe emergence and development of dry ports has been extensively reviewed in\nexisting literatures. It also delves into the classification of dry ports based on\nthe geographical factors relating to distance from the seaport. In addition,\nPort of Lom�© is presented as a main gateway port for West African Landlocked\nCountries (LLCâ��s) with major focus on Lom�©-Ouagadougou CU9\ntransit corridor, which remains a pivot channel for transporting merchandise\ndesignated for hinterland markets. Finally, SWOT analysis methodology was\napplied to analyze the endogenous and exogenous factors that are considered\nvital for developing dry ports in Togo followed by conclusion for future implementation.
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