SHIPPING AND HARBOUR

The Impact of Implementing Information Technology for Modern Fourth Generation Container Ports

Abstract

This paper deals with the study of the study about an implementation of information technology in the fourth generation container ports. Furthermore, there are many other global and local benefits of fourth generation container ports are discussed along with the detail study about the technologies used in the fourth generation container ports.

Table of Contents

Introduction2

Discussion2

Size and nature of facilities6

Quality and efficiency of operations and services7

Manages the infrastructure7

Supply of services8

Global advantage8

Use of technologies in fourth generation container ports10

Global and local benefits of Fourth generation container ports11

Conclusion11

References12

The Impact of Implementing Information Technology For Modern Fourth Generation Container Ports

Introduction

Before going towards the impact of information technology, it is very important to understand the functions of fourth generation container ports. There are numerous functions and responsibilities of fourth generation container ports such as strategy internationalization and diversification operations, organization of logistics services to shippers, networks integrated EDI between port cities, search to develop harbor sites abroad and Cooperation between port communities. All these functions are carried in a smooth way with the help of information technology. There are a lot of positive impacts of information technology on the fourth generation container ports which enhances the effectiveness and competitiveness of the ports. These important impacts of information technology system on the fourth generation container ports are discussed further.

Discussion

Port services intensify the use of computer systems and information technology, as the system of electronic data interchange (EDI) and the Internet. Increasing transport capacity demand immediate information on the location and "status" Precise load as well as all aspects of institutional and operational logistics surrounding the port. Faced with such demands all sectors of the ports and the shipping industry will continue to invest in new systems and communication channels. The industry is moving toward a paperless world where all information is handled electronically. To analyze the issue of competitiveness, efficiency and productivity of fourth generation container port is now necessary to review these concepts back into the global macroeconomic scenario that affects all aspects of modern port management (Grabe, 2011). Given these parameters, the concept of competitiveness is no longer possible to restrict only physical movement of loads, but you need to insert a huge field of elements to be aware of and consider systemic integrated as a whole. Information technology is one of the most important elements which can enhance the competitiveness of the fourth generation container ports. This occurs because the port as one of the most important links in the transport chain, as an interface, and not enough to deliver a good performance in internal physical transfer of the load, but must be additional coiner to it a complex function that goes far beyond that must be combined with the main objectives to get a better freight forwarding throughout the chain of distribution of origin to final destination. This results in the integration of additional elements, such as access roads, externalities, administrative procedures, ...