Operational performance and efficiency enhancement are key
issues in today’s competitive port environment. Time delays and
inefficient use of resources hinders the free flow of cargoes,
documentation and information, thereby creating unnecessary
costs.
Mott MacDonald has extensive experience in addressing the issues
that underlie poor operational performance. Our experience extends
from the ship’s arrival at the outer harbour buoy, through
berthing, cargo handling operations, storage and processing and out
through the land-side exit gates.
Our recommendations draw upon some 50 years presence in maritime
consultancy and reflect our clear understanding of the nature of
port business and operational processes. Through the application of
innovative design, effective resource planning, benchmarking
standards, and facilitating technology we offer long term cost
effective performance improvements.
Advice extends from strategic reviews of the whole port transport
system through to evaluation of specific constraints. Our
multi-disciplinary approach – combining port management, marine
engineering, economics and financial services – provides an all
embracing coverage of underlying issues and comprehensive
solutions.
Our port performance and efficiency service provides:
- Reduction in marine access and berthing delays
- Enhanced terminal throughputs
- Higher labour productivity
- Equipment utilisation improvements
- Reduced unscheduled maintenance down-time
- Safer working environment
- Improved financial performance
