DOAJ Open Access 2023

Cooperation between vessel service providers in ports: An impact analysis using simulation for the Port of Rotterdam

Shahrzad Nikghadam Ratnaji Vanga Jafar Rezaei Lori Tavasszy

Abstrak

Cooperation between vessel service providers can improve the performance of ports. However, the potential impact of such cooperation has not yet been quantitatively addressed in the literature. We present an assessment using a port simulation model where the exchange of information has been made explicit. Cooperation is modelled as information exchange between the pilotage and towage service providers for the deployment of pilots and tugboats. A first application of the model is shown for the case of Port of Rotterdam. We find that time savings of up to 30% in waiting times can be achieved, while both service providers improve their performance. These findings provide empirical confirmation of the expected benefits of cooperation in ports as voiced in the literature. Furthermore, the results underscore the importance of moving beyond an ad-hoc synchronizations of these services towards systematic cooperation, to the benefit of ports as well as the service providers.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Shipment of goods. Delivery of goods

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Shahrzad Nikghadam

Ratnaji Vanga

Jafar Rezaei

Lori Tavasszy

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Nikghadam, S., Vanga, R., Rezaei, J., Tavasszy, L. (2023). Cooperation between vessel service providers in ports: An impact analysis using simulation for the Port of Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.martra.2023.100083

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Tahun Terbit: 2023
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1016/j.martra.2023.100083
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