Comparative technical-economic evaluation of offshore container port systems

Kurt, Ismail and Boulougouris, Evangelos and Pachakis, Dimitrios (2023) Comparative technical-economic evaluation of offshore container port systems. Ships and Offshore Structures, 18 (10). pp. 1367-1379. ISSN 1754-212X (https://doi.org/10.1080/17445302.2023.2226502)

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Abstract

The growth trend in the container industry has had a significant operational and infrastructural impact on the ports. In this context, the offshore port systems are expected to be an innovative port system in the effective use of mega container ships by offering operational and structural advantages. This study aims to guide the authorities on whether OCPS is worth investing in, in terms of investment costs. This article also highlights the financial feasibility of an OCPS that can allow countries with difficult nautical access to mega vessels to enter the global trade network. The data in this research were obtained from similar projects and studies with a series of industry assumptions. Overall, these results indicate that OCPS can compete with conventional ports in terms of investment costs, operating costs, and return on investment. Thus, a more sustainable container shipping network can be achieved with the advantages of OCPS.

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