Adopting Technological Innovations in the Air Cargo Logistics Industry in South Africa

Adedotun Joseph Adenigbo (), Joash Mageto and Rose Luke
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Adedotun Joseph Adenigbo: Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
Joash Mageto: Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
Rose Luke: Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa

Logistics, 2023, vol. 7, issue 4, 1-16

Abstract: Background: The air cargo logistics industry has been deemed reluctant to adopt new technologies for their business operations. So, this study aims to examine the adoption of technological innovations in the air cargo logistics industry in South Africa. The specific objective is to emphasise the effects of technologies on air cargo logistics operations to address the reluctance to adopt technological innovations in the industry. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted randomly on three hundred and seventy-three (373) cargo agents at the OR Tambo International Airport. The data were subjected to a nonparametric test with Kruskal–Wallis, exploratory factor analysis and regression analysis to explore the effects of technologies for prompt adoption and implementation of emerging innovations that enhance quality service delivery. Results: The study found that promptly adopting emerging technological innovations in the air cargo logistics industry promotes efficient operations, improves warehousing, and enhances cargo delivery services for customer satisfaction. Also, the study established that technologically driven operations and warehousing are significant determinants of quality service delivery in the air cargo logistics industry. Conclusions: This study encourages the prompt adoption and implementation of technological innovations for improved quality service delivery, customer satisfaction, and loyalty in the air cargo logistics industry.

Keywords: technological innovations; air cargo; logistics; technological adoption; service delivery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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