EFFECTS OF PORTS DESIGN FLAWS

May cause loss of life, serious injury, economic loss and damage. Small error or unlucky event can trigger off a disaster.

INCREASED LEAD TIME

Due to cargo damaged because of the cargo has been placed in non suitable place, it increases the cost and decreases profit. Goods in port cannot move easily to another place when accidents occur.

REDUCED LEVEL OF RESPONSIVENESS

INCREASED NUMBER OF ACCIDENT

Lead time must be short for uploading and unloading from ship to berth. Longer vessel time at the port, the agents need to pay more on docking fees.

INCREASED COST

Some equipment cannot be used immediately in emergency situation or special situation.

Inaccurate information - Happens because labors in port did not get information on time.

THE PROFITABILITY

FACTORS OF SEAPORTS CHOICE