Improving Efficiency at the Sea / Shore Interface
1. Introduction
Nowadays, the development of economic globalization is promoting the shipping business increasingly important (Wang et al., 2005). Talley (2009) defined a port or seaport as "a place at which the transfer of cargo and passenger to and from waterways and shores occurs." As the developing of globalization and world economy, the importance of ports in logistics chain gradually increased. Because of its principles, ports connect sea and inland transport. Therefore, how to improving efficiency at the shore interface has inevitably emerged in the port area (Wanke et al., 2011).
However, the efficiency issues of shore interface really depend on the conditions of the port. In this paper, the author will focus on ship shore interface management and the importance. Then, it will provide an overview to terminal equipment and their operation, and identify the functionality of container seaport terminal with the development strategy which improves the efficiency at ship shore interface. Finally, some conclusion will be given in the end.
2. Ship Shore Interface
Apparently the shore interface is the term used for coordination between two different departments that is vessels and the shore facilities. Shipping trade cannot development without shore facilities such as ports, shipping office, coastal, and governmental authorities and other types of shore support (Anish, 2011). Without the involvement of shore support, it is not possible for ship to perform all the operations on its own. Therefore, the ship shore interface management plays a key role in the shipping trade.
The base of the ship shore interface management deals with exchange of information and transparent communication before or during different operations carried out together. That the safety of the operation is maintained at all times. It is critical to maintain a clear interface when two departments are connecting, because of any miscommunication can lead to inefficient operation, even
Nowadays, the development of economic globalization is promoting the shipping business increasingly important (Wang et al., 2005). Talley (2009) defined a port or seaport as "a place at which the transfer of cargo and passenger to and from waterways and shores occurs." As the developing of globalization and world economy, the importance of ports in logistics chain gradually increased. Because of its principles, ports connect sea and inland transport. Therefore, how to improving efficiency at the shore interface has inevitably emerged in the port area (Wanke et al., 2011).
However, the efficiency issues of shore interface really depend on the conditions of the port. In this paper, the author will focus on ship shore interface management and the importance. Then, it will provide an overview to terminal equipment and their operation, and identify the functionality of container seaport terminal with the development strategy which improves the efficiency at ship shore interface. Finally, some conclusion will be given in the end.
2. Ship Shore Interface
Apparently the shore interface is the term used for coordination between two different departments that is vessels and the shore facilities. Shipping trade cannot development without shore facilities such as ports, shipping office, coastal, and governmental authorities and other types of shore support (Anish, 2011). Without the involvement of shore support, it is not possible for ship to perform all the operations on its own. Therefore, the ship shore interface management plays a key role in the shipping trade.
The base of the ship shore interface management deals with exchange of information and transparent communication before or during different operations carried out together. That the safety of the operation is maintained at all times. It is critical to maintain a clear interface when two departments are connecting, because of any miscommunication can lead to inefficient operation, even
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