How do we measure port capacity?
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Capacity may be based on port/terminal estimates, third-party estimates, or engineering studies
Bulk, container, and inland ports may have different capacity metrics and concerns
Near-term throughput capacity may be limited by one or more factors, including:
- Terminal/yard storage capacity
- Berth length
- Berth/channel draft
- Handling equipment/crane capacity
- Operating hours
- Inland transport capacity