Adaptive Performance Evaluation of Container Terminals Through Normalization and Parameter Analysis

Mateusz Zajac ()
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Mateusz Zajac: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland

Logistics, 2024, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-18

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.

Keywords: container terminal performance; normalization-based evaluation; parametric evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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