TY - JOUR
T1 - Multi-criteria evaluation of vessel traffic for port assessment: A case study of the Port of Rotterdam
AU - Bellsola Olba, Xavier
AU - Daamen, Winnie
AU - Vellinga, Tiedo
AU - Hoogendoorn, Serge
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Vessel traffic is a key element determining port safety and capacity. The growth of port calls and cargo can have implications in port operations. Decision makers need to take decisions to anticipate any future capacity drop or increase in nautical risks. In this research, a multi-criteria decision making methodology is developed to evaluate the trade-off between safety and capacity of vessel traffic in ports, as well as other assessment indicators. The methodology first identifies the most relevant risk and capacity assessment criteria and the input required. A simulation model is used to calculate the criteria for a variety of different scenarios. The outcome results for the criteria from the simulations are used into a decision-making method that includes unknown decision makers’ preferences. The use of this methodology provides the best scenario for port vessel traffic, when strategic and operational decisions should be taken, and it can be used as a framework for port assessment by decision makers for future changes in traffic management strategies or changes in the port infrastructure, such as port expansions.
AB - Vessel traffic is a key element determining port safety and capacity. The growth of port calls and cargo can have implications in port operations. Decision makers need to take decisions to anticipate any future capacity drop or increase in nautical risks. In this research, a multi-criteria decision making methodology is developed to evaluate the trade-off between safety and capacity of vessel traffic in ports, as well as other assessment indicators. The methodology first identifies the most relevant risk and capacity assessment criteria and the input required. A simulation model is used to calculate the criteria for a variety of different scenarios. The outcome results for the criteria from the simulations are used into a decision-making method that includes unknown decision makers’ preferences. The use of this methodology provides the best scenario for port vessel traffic, when strategic and operational decisions should be taken, and it can be used as a framework for port assessment by decision makers for future changes in traffic management strategies or changes in the port infrastructure, such as port expansions.
KW - Multi-criteria decision-making
KW - Port assessment
KW - Vessel traffic
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85075092371&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.cstp.2019.07.005
DO - 10.1016/j.cstp.2019.07.005
M3 - Article
SN - 2213-624X
VL - 7
SP - 871
EP - 881
JO - Case Studies on Transport Policy
JF - Case Studies on Transport Policy
IS - 4
ER -