Assessing port competition via a cost-based logistic chain model

A transparent and generic approach

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

K.C.N. Lute Mechanical Engineering

Contributors

J.W. Frouws Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (mentor)
E.B.H.J. van Hassel Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (graduation committee member)
R. Hekkenberg Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (graduation committee member)
Wouter W.A. van Blokland Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Copyright: © 2019 Kevin Lute
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Published Date

21-08-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

This study was conducted to address the lack of insight port authorities have in port competitiveness. Within this thesis a data-driven model is presented that allows to assess port competition within a bounded scope. This model is developed from the ground up and programmed in the Python programming language as a stand-alone solution. The model doesn’t rely on extensive black-box models as often found in related literature. Due to its generic nature, the logistic chain choice model can also serve as a base model for different scenario analyses. Scenarios could include the change of ship-size, (oil) price or cost scenario’s and future throughput forecasts. The model can provide insights regarding effective port investments and policy making.

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