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

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MARITIME TRANSPORT RESEARCH
Volume 4, Issue -, Pages -

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DOI: 10.1016/j.martra.2023.100083

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Port performance; Vessel services; Cooperation; Information sharing; Simulation

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Cooperation between vessel service providers can enhance port performance, as shown by a port simulation model. The model includes explicit information exchange between pilotage and towage service providers, leading to significant time savings and improved performance for both parties. These findings provide empirical evidence of the benefits of cooperation in ports.
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.

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