The purpose of this study is to examine the use of the strategic management tool, Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats or SWOT analysis, and to assess how the methodology has been used as well as changes to the methodology. The findings both for and against SWOTanalysis should lead to a balanced view of the technique as well as yield ideas for needed theory building.
Ports used to be just a transfer point between sea and land transport in international trades. The main objective of the port was to complete the shipment process by getting the cargo off from the vessels or vice versa. However, the invention of containers has dramatically influenced the trades. Developments in container operations as well as liner business have enabled door-to-door services or…