Adaptive Performance Evaluation of Container Terminals Through Normalization and Parameter Analysis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Container terminals are a pivotal part of global logistics networks, influencing supply chain reliability and port competitiveness. Traditional performance evaluation methods, such as KPI-based assessments or multi-criteria analyses, often fail in dynamic operational conditions with inherent uncertainty and variability. Methods: This study proposes a normalization-based framework to evaluate container terminal performance by standardizing operational parameters, including availability, non-productive operations, operation time, energy consumption, and throughput. The methodology involves parameter definition, normalization, weight assignment, index calculation, and performance classification. Results: The findings demonstrate that normalization ensures a transparent and adaptable evaluation framework. Sample calculations show how parameter weights influence terminal assessments across varied scenarios, confirming the robustness of the proposed method in capturing dynamic operational changes. Conclusions: Normalization offers a practical tool for enhancing container terminal efficiency and competitiveness. It enables decision-makers to adapt strategies to changing priorities, such as throughput maximization or energy efficiency, ensuring comprehensive and reliable performance assessments.
Source: Logistics
Author: Mateusz Zajac
Institution: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Topic: Maritime Ports and Logistics
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,591
OpenAlex ID: W4405782887