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Bulk & Container Port Basics

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

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Common Accessible Port Data

  • Cargo Tonnage
  • Terminal Acres
  • Berths & Length
  • Vessel/Barge Calls & Sizes
  • Vessel/Barge Dwell Time
     

Potential Common Port Metrics

  • Tons per Acre
  • Tons per Berth/Berth Foot
  • Tons per Vessel/Barge Call
  • Vessel Calls per Berth
  • Average Vessel/Barge Size
  • Average Vessel/Barge Dwell Time
  • Tons per Vessel/Barge Hour