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Adaptive Performance Evaluation of Container Terminals Through Normalization and Parameter Analysis

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  • Mateusz Zajac

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

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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.

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  • Mateusz Zajac, 2024. "Adaptive Performance Evaluation of Container Terminals Through Normalization and Parameter Analysis," Logistics, MDPI, vol. 9(1), pages 1-18, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlogis:v:9:y:2024:i:1:p:2-:d:1551945
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