Port Data Research and Knowledge Notes
Arno Sander 1. Introduction The intricate relationship between container demand and global GDP is a captivating study in the realm of maritime economics. Sea-Intelligence, a leading maritime analytics firm, offers illuminating analyses that decipher the intricate interplays driving global container demands in sync with the economic tides of GDP fluctuations. 2. Unveiling the Relationship: A Dynamic Interplay … Read more
Some Key Basic Knowledge should be know.
TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) and FEU (Forty-foot Equivalent Unit) are standardized measures used in the shipping industry to quantify the cargo capacity of container ships and terminals. These units help in maintaining a uniform metric, facilitating easier planning, and organization in cargo shipping. A TEU represents the volume of a standard 20-foot long container, which … Read more
TEU, or a twenty foot equivalent unit, is the standard measure of container capacity on a ship. In other words, it tells you how many 20-foot-long containers can fit on particular container ships. TEU is important because it allows for easy comparison of vessel sizes. For example, if one container ship has a capacity of … Read more
A TEU or Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit is an exact unit of measurement used to determine cargo capacity for container ships and terminals. This measurement is derived from the dimensions of a 20ft standardized shipping container. Because standard containers can be 20 or 40ft in length the capacity of a container ship can depend on the … Read more
1. Introduction and Importance Shipping alliances have become a crucial part of the maritime industry, acting as a cornerstone for global trade and logistics. An amalgamation of various shipping lines joining forces, these alliances allow participating members to benefit from shared resources, comprehensive network coverage, and enhanced service offerings. Such collaboration enables the pooling of … Read more
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, ports play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of goods. Two major types of ports dominate this landscape: dry ports and wet ports. Understanding their functions, advantages, and disadvantages are key to navigating the complexities of modern commerce. This article delves deep into the nature of … Read more
There are five main port management models based on the respective responsibility of the public and private sectors. They include the public service port, the tool port, the landlord port, the corporatized port, and the private service port.
The PMIS (Port Management Information System) solution enables operators to manage the processes for the ship’s arrival and departure, and to supervise traffic within the port basin. It has been designed to manage the administrative procedures related to the arrival and departure of a vessel, and to supervise the flow of traffic within the port … Read more
Terminal operating systems (TOS) manage the movement of containers at cargo terminals. Managers of cargo terminals use TOS software to monitor a range of activities across an entire port or inland terminal and maximize efficiency when loading and unloading container ships and other vehicles. These systems help terminal managers coordinate complex daily logistics involving ships, … Read more