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Port digital transformation can be effectively evaluated through a sociotechnical diagnostic framework that jointly considers digitization, logistical operation, and innovation capabilities, revealing that high digitization does not automatically translate to equivalent logistical or innovation capabilities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Develop and apply a sociotechnical diagnostic framework to assess digital transformation across maritime ports by jointly examining digitization, logistical operation, and innovation capabilities.

September 14, 2026Journal of Shipping and TradeOpen Access

A sociotechnical diagnostic framework for the digital transformation of ports: evidence from six Latin American ports

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KCK. M. Katty Milena Arrieta CanchilaScience and Technology Corporation for Naval, Maritime and Riverine Industry Development FCFernando Salazar CanchilaCentre for Higher Education

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Exploratory mixed-methods study reveals uneven gaps between digitization and logistical operations in maritime ports, highlighting the need for multidimensional diagnostic frameworks.

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Develop and apply a sociotechnical diagnostic framework to assess digital transformation across maritime ports by jointly examining digitization, logistical operation, and innovation capabilities.
Conducted an exploratory mixed-methods design integrating a literature review, bibliometric analysis, and technology watch exercise.
Surveyed port professionals and consulted international maritime experts across six Latin American ports to evaluate operational and technological capabilities.
Revealed substantial perceived capability gaps and uneven capability configurations across the evaluated maritime ports.
Demonstrated that higher perceived digitization levels did not translate into equivalent perceived capabilities in logistical operations or organizational innovation.

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Canchila et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa7b2c70926e14a848b15bc https://doi.org/10.1186/s41072-026-00256-0

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Exploratory mixed-methods study reveals uneven gaps between digitization and logistical operations in maritime ports, highlighting the need for multidimensional diagnostic frameworks.

A sociotechnical diagnostic framework for the digital transformation of ports: evidence from six Latin American ports

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A sociotechnical diagnostic framework for the digital transformation of ports: evidence from six Latin American ports

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