An Evaluation Model for Forecasting Methodologies Used by Ports

Abstract

The deregulation of the port industry as well as the increased significance of ports in the transportation chains has deliberated hidden potential. Policy- and business decision-makers have shifted their interest to port operations and mainly to the collaboration of transportation means at the nodal point of a port, seeking primarily for a more active role of the ports along the logistics chains. This paper is based on experiences gained from various research and development projects, mainly from the Tools and Routines to Assist Ports and Improve Shipping (TRAPIST) funded by the European Commission. Therefore much of the information provided is referred to European cases and pattern. However it is expected that similar problems have also been identified and have to be addressed in other regions as well.