An integrated terminal operating system for enhancing the efficiency of seaport terminal operators

Improving the Performance of Dry and Maritime Ports by Increasing Knowledge about the Most Relevant Functionalities of the Terminal Operating System (TOS)

“…Software that provides management, storage, and movement control of different types of loads in terminals, with the basic function of supporting the logistic processes [27]. • "A computer system that is designed to plan, track, and manage the movement and storage of all cargo, the use of assets, and the deployment of people in and around the seaport terminal or the port (including the hinterland) on a real-time basis" [28].…”

“…On the other hand, Min et al (2017) proponed a TOS to increase the efficiency of port terminal operators that was divided into six main modules: berth planning, yard planning, vessel planning, resource planning, communications, and interface module [28]. Recently, the communication module is an expansion of the TOS on which more effort is being spent in order to allow stakeholders to exchange data and information [55].…”

“…Software that provides management, storage, and movement control of different types of loads in terminals, with the basic function of supporting the logistic processes [27].  "A computer system that is designed to plan, track, and manage the movement and storage of all cargo, the use of assets, and the deployment of people in and around the seaport terminal or the port (including the hinterland) on a real-time basis" [28].  "Terminal Operating System (TOS) is the core application used by container terminal for both for planning, monitor and execute the containers movement from truck to yard, yard to truck, truck to vessel and vessel to truck using heavy lifting equipment (called Container Handling Equipment-CHE)" [29].…”

“…Terminal operators of all sizes can reap tremendous benefits from the implementation of a commercial TOS. Even very modest-sized terminals can substantially reduce the amount of manual processes, increase the accuracy of data, improve reporting capabilities, enhance communication with business partners, and in general, streamline their operations [28,29,32].…”

Multi‐stage approach for the transshipment of import containers at maritime container terminals

“…In this context, Tongzon and Heng [9] indicated that a key determinant of port competitiveness passes through a service differentiation, landside accessibility, integration of door‐to‐door transport, and reliable schedules. In this context, Min et al [10] interviewed terminal operators and experts and reported that one of the main key performance indicators is users (i.e. carrier and shipper) satisfaction.…”