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Reallocating products across berths and adding outlets, combined with a forecasting plan based on critical efficiency factors, improves overall berth occupancy and reduces vessel waiting times at anchorage. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to improve port terminal efficiency by balancing berth utilization to minimize waiting times at anchorage.

June 7, 2026Transportation research procediaOpen Access

Balancing Berth Utilization to Reduce Anchorage Waiting Time for Port Terminals in Coastal Cities

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This research aims to improve port terminal efficiency by balancing berth utilization to minimize waiting times at anchorage.
Analyzed data from a petrochemical terminal with eight berths.
Considered factors including product throughput and berth characteristics.
Defined six critical factors for effective berth utilization.
Improved overall occupancy of berths by reallocating products and adding outlets.
Reduced average waiting time at anchorage, decreasing demurrage costs.
Decreased vessel shifting, leading to less idle time.

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Randomized trial analyzes berth utilization impacts on anchorage waiting time in coastal port terminals, suggesting efficiency improvements.

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Laith Hadidi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250b8b7def13d035e1b802 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2026.04.061

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Randomized trial analyzes berth utilization impacts on anchorage waiting time in coastal port terminals, suggesting efficiency improvements.

Balancing Berth Utilization to Reduce Anchorage Waiting Time for Port Terminals in Coastal Cities

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