LAVIS

Issue

Tracking ship positions is a crucial tool today for estimating the expected arrival of goods at a port, providing a better foundation for coordinating maritime transport chains. The "Estimated Time of Arrival" (ETA) marks the time when a mode of transport is expected to reach its destination. However, in maritime transport chains where ports serve as the interface between sea and hinterland transport, the planning parameter "ETA" often has limited significance. Even when a ship arrives on time, various factors such as unloading sequence or terminal capacity can prevent a reliable estimate of when the cargo will be available for further transportation. This "blind spot" can significantly impact the efficiency of the maritime transport chain.

Project Objective

The central approach is to evaluate the feasibility and need for approaches to determine the expected cargo availability. Through the analysis of relevant factors, processes, and data sources, the project aims to create the foundation for future forecasting services.

Implementation

The project takes into account that not all companies are willing to engage in "Data Sharing." Therefore, it is assumed that not all primary data for predicting cargo availability will be available. The project will evaluate methods for making predictions based on experience and simulation in such cases.