Overview of logistics port service model
Today, port service is an important focal point and plays a decisive role in improving the efficiency of the logistics process. The main objective of logistics port services is to focus on building port service areas to optimize logistics processes by improving port compatibility in logistics chains. In this article, the logistics experts of LEC Group will help you better understand the information related to the logistics port service model.
Concept of logistics port service
According to documents from the International Logistics Management Committee. Port logistics is defined as follows: “Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and managing the flow of capital effectively to control the flow and reserve of goods from the preservation of raw materials to the stages. complete the product as well as information related to this process from the first starting point to the final consumption to satisfy customer requirements.”
This is completely synonymous with logistics as a series of continuous activities, closely related to each other, mutual interaction is carried out scientifically and systematically through research and planning steps. planning, organization, management, implementation, inspection, control, and completion. Therefore, logistics is a process related to many different activities in the same organization, from building strategies to detailed and specific activities to implement the strategy.
For the transport industry, logistics includes all planning activities, carrying out business services related to transport (sea, road, air, inland waterways, …), warehousing, sorting, packaging, and packaging of goods ready for transport, and distribution of goods at the request of the trustee.
In logistics, the port holds an important focal point in the logistics chain and therefore has a decisive role in improving the efficiency of the logistics process. The goal of logistics port services is to focus on building port service systems to optimize logistics processes by improving port compatibility in logistics chains. By using the “upper” and “under” logistics limits, the participation of port services can create a significant market share in the value-added chain of the logistics chain. If a port is successful in developing logistics services, that port certainly has a competitive advantage over other rival ports.
Industrial port de Barcelona in evening. Spain
Logistics port service model
The normal port service system will be divided into 6 secondary systems, including:
- Train cruise support system.
- System to serve ships entering ports.
- Loading and unloading system.
- Transit service system.
- Storage system.
- Domestic transport linkage system.
In the port logistics process, these 6 systems will combine with the port information system to serve as the 7 groups that form the port logistics process. In this model, each system is closely linked to other systems depending on the flow of goods in the port logistics process.
1. Train cruise support system
The mission of the ship’s support system in logistics port services. Is providing food, food, or other support services to the ship. In addition, there is an information system to support the cruise such as the balance checking system on board before the ship leaves the port, checking the ship balance, …
Ship in drydock at Grand harbour (Valletta, Malta)
2. System to serve ships entering ports
The main role of the port service system is to ensure safety and convenience for the ship when it is docked. Port companies and organizations, services related to port service, including customs clearance services, pilot services, services to ensure safety for ships entering the channel, shipping agents, etc. The cargo will go from the port service system to the loading and unloading system.
3. Loading and unloading system
The loading and unloading system is responsible for supporting the loading and unloading of ships in the port so that it is fast and safe. Parties involved in this operation will receive orders directly from shipping companies or through the agent of the shipper. And the team of unloading workers will receive orders from the unloading unit.
container terminal?Wharf, transport
4. Transit service system
Ensuring the link between the unloading party and the warehouse is the main task of the transit service system. The flow of goods will move from the loading and unloading system to link the transport system or storage system. At some ports, this process is not clearly separated but can be included in the storage system. However, for ports with cargo yards located far from the port center area. It is essential to build a transit service system.
5. Warehousing system
For each different kind of goods, it is necessary to have different service processes from specialized parties, such as storage of dangerous goods, food storage, liquid storage tanks, and multi-functional storage areas ( including container yards). Goods, after being unloaded from the ship or brought from the shipper, will be transferred to the CFS warehouse to remove/close the container. Goods flow from the transit service to the inland transport system.
6. Inland transport linkage system
The role of the inbound transport system is to support the link between the warehouse system (or transit service system) with the inland transport system.
The line of goods moving from the system serving transit goods or the loading and unloading system to the inland transport zone includes railway transport, coastal transport, inland waterway transport, air transport, and owners. weak is road transport.