An Accurate ETA Reduces Vessel Turnaround Time

Port congestion is impacting the entire global supply chain. Port authorities face a significant challenge in enhancing operational efficiency, with turnaround time (TAT) serving as the primary measure of this efficiency. Vessel Turnaround Time refers to the duration from a vessel’s arrival at port to its departure. Accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) helps reduce the TAT. In fact, not just the authorities look upon it, but other stakeholders do too. 

When talking about major ports that handle a massive volume of activities daily, operational planning is especially important. It’s precision is related to the overall smoothness, without forgetting about its complexity. Having an accurate ETA enables port management to prepare for a ship’s arrival and prevent extensive congestion. Examples of preparations include crew and equipment, availability of storage, land transportation schedules, etc.

Accurate ETAs allow the parties involved to do their schedules for container pick-up as early as possible. Since the containers are not stuck at the port for longer than expected, they avoid problems or possible congestions. 

Once the vessel arrives, subsequent processes proceed without interruptions. This approach prevents unexpected disruptions that could impact the entire supply chain. If a delay is anticipated for a particular vessel, port authorities can predict and potentially reroute other ships to prevent lengthy waiting periods for berthing. This optimization improves operational reliability, making it easier to adhere to standard safety procedures and reduce the risk of hazards.

The logistics sector has witnessed remarkable technological advancements, particularly in the accuracy of ETA predictions. These advancements contributed to reducing TAT, as accurate ETAs allow for better planning and resource allocation. Consequently, it gives more productivity, more transportation efficiency and less delay.

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