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Guest Editorial: The Many Facets of Port Development

Ligteringen, H. (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

journal article 2012

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Exploring high-end scenarios for local sea level rise to develop flood protection strategies for a low-lying delta: The Netherlands as an example

Katsman, C.A. (author), Sterl, A. (author), Beersma, J.J. (author), Van den Brink, H.W. (author), Church, J.A. (author), Hazeleger, W. (author), Kopp, R.E. (author), Kroon, D. (author), Kwadijk, J. (author), Lammersen, R. (author), Lowe, J. (author), Oppenheimer, M. (author), Plag, H.P. (author), Ridley, J. (author), Von Storch, H. (author), Vaughan, D.G. (author), Vellinga, P. (author), Vermeersen, L.L.A. (author), Van de Wal, R.S.W. (author), Weisse, R. (author)

Sea level rise, especially combined with possible changes in storm surges and increased river discharge resulting from climate change, poses a major threat in low-lying river deltas. In this study we focus on a specific example of such a delta: the Netherlands. To evaluate whether the country’s flood protection strategy is capable of coping with...

journal article 2011

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Flexibility in port infrastructures

Taneja, P. (author), Ros, R. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Van Schuylenburg, M. (author)

journal article 2012

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Monitoring programme for the MV2, Part IV: Archeological and palaeontological finds

Borst, W. (author), Weerts, H. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Otte, A. (author)

This is the fourth and last of a series of articles describing the extensive monitoring related to the construction of Maasvlakte 2, Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As far back as the 1990s during the first studies by the Main Port Rotterdam (PMR) project organisation for Maasvlakte 2 (MV2), archaeology was recognised as a subject of high...

journal article 2014

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The monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2. Part II: Construction at the Port of Rotterdam (2)

Borst, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Van Tongeren, O. (author)

This is the second article in a series on the monitoring programme at Maasvlakte 2 in the Netherlands. The first article appeared in Terra et Aqua, number 129, December 2012 and described the framework of the monitoring of Maasvlakte 2 following the Environmental Impact Assessment and discussed the juvenile fish survey and the possible mismatch...

journal article 2013

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Monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2. Part III: The effects of underwater sound

Heinis, F. (author), De Jong, C. (author), Ainslie, M. (author), Borst, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

The Port of Rotterdam is expanding to meet the growing demand to accommodate large cargo vessels. The construction of Maasvlakte 2 (MV2) started in September 2008. One of the licensing conditions is the monitoring of the underwater sound produced during its construction, with an emphasis on the establishment of acoustic source levels of the...

journal article 2013

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Estimating port network traffic capacity

Bellsola Olba, X. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Port capacity is a relevant parameter to estimate the expected performance of a port facility. Many simulation models have been used to predict traffic in ports and waterways, but they do not include provisions for estimating the port’s capacity. The innovative method presented here determines a Port Network Traffic Capacity (PNTC) based on...

journal article 2015

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The monitoring programme for the Maasvlakte 2: Part I: Construction at the Port of Rotterdam (1)

Borst, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

Maasvlakte 2 (MV2) is the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s port extension project west of the existing Maasvlakte. The project area is 2,000 hectare gross of which 1,000 hectare is the net infrastructure. The first phase of the project is scheduled to be finished in mid-2013. Before operations for the project could begin, a stringent Environmental...

journal article 2012

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Vessel classification method based on vessel behavior in the port of Rotterdam

Zhou, Y. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

AIS (Automatic Identification System) data have proven to be a valuable source to investigate vessel behavior. The analysis of AIS data provides a possibility to recognize vessel behavior patterns in a waterway area. Furthermore, AIS data can be used to classify vessel behavior into several categories. The analysis results would help the port...

journal article 2015

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Simulating the Port Wet Infrastructure: Review and Assessment

Bellsolà Olba, X. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Since the continuous growth of maritime transportation due to containerization, ports play an increasingly important role in the freight transportation chain. In ports, high vessel flows and implicit higher densities increase the relevance of the non-terminal related operations. A few simulation models have been developed in the recent decades...

journal article 2015

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Cascading effects of sustained low water on inland shipping

Vinke, Frederik R.S. (author), van Koningsveld, M. (author), van Dorsser, Cornelis (author), Baart, F. (author), van Gelder, P.H.A.J.M. (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

The river Rhine is one of Europe’s busiest waterways and is part of the Rhine-Alpine corridor. In 2018 the river experienced a severe low discharge extreme. This impacted the river’s transport capacity for a period of several months, causing shortages of source materials and fuels in regions far in-land. Historically, prolonged droughts of this...

journal article 2022

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Risk Assessment Methodology for Vessel Traffic in Ports by Defining the Nautical Port Risk Index

Bellsola Olba, X. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Ports represent a key element in the maritime transportation chain. Larger vessels and higher traffic volumes in ports might result in higher risks at the navigational level. Thus, the dire need for a comprehensive and efficient risk assessment method for ports is felt. Many methodologies have been proposed so far, but their application to...

journal article 2019

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Network Capacity Estimation of Vessel Traffic: An Approach for Port Planning

Bellsola Olba, X. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Port capacity is an essential parameter for the assessment of port performance. In the literature, there is no unanimous capacity definition, which depends on each research goal. Vessel traffic in ports and the corresponding port performance indicators have been analyzed with different simulation models, but they generally do not include a...

journal article 2017

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Ship behavior during encounters in ports and waterways based on AIS data: From theoretical definitions to empirical findings

Zhou, Y. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Currently, the research on ship behavior during encounters focuses on evasive behavior during specific situations with existing risks of collision. However, the preliminary selection of encounters to refine the presented ship behavior is biased. To obtain a full understanding of all ship behavior during different encounters in ports and...

journal article 2023

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Adaptive Port Planning under Disruptive Trends with focus on the case of the Port of Kuala Tanjung, Indonesia

Prakoso, Andre (author), Taneja, P. (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

As a national strategic project, the Port of Kuala Tanjung draws significant attention at national and international level. Considering the semi-greenfield nature of the port, the diverse set of stakeholders, and the prevailing disruptive trends in the world port business, a robust first-phase port layout is required to kick-start the project...

journal article 2018

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State-of-the-art of port simulation models for risk and capacity assessment based on the vessel navigational behaviour through the nautical infrastructure

Bellsola Olba, X. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Ports play an increasingly important role in the freight transportation chain due to containerization. High vessel flows and higher densities increase the relevance of the non-terminal related processes. Several simulation models have been developed in the recent decades with different goals, but their abilities to represent realistic vessel...

journal article 2018

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Impacts of wind and current on ship behavior in ports and waterways: A quantitative analysis based on AIS data

Zhou, Y. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

In ports and waterways, the impacts of external navigational factors may lead to serious incidents due to limited space for ship maneuvering. Using nautical traffic models, these incidents can be predicted in advance. In current studies of nautical traffic models, the impacts of wind and current on ship behavior are seldom considered when...

journal article 2020

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Identifying ecosystem-based alternatives for the design of a seaports marine infrastructure: The case of tema port expansion in Ghana

de Boer, W.P. (author), Slinger, J (author), wa Kangeri, Arno K. (author), Vreugdenhil, H.S.I. (author), Taneja, P. (author), Addo, Kwasi Appeaning (author), Vellinga, T. (author)

Long-term sustainable port development requires accounting for the intrinsic values of ecosystems. However, in practice, ecosystem considerations often only enter the planning and design process of ports when required by an Environmental Impact Assessment. At this late stage, most of the design is already fixed and opportunities to minimize...

journal article 2019

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How “wide green dikes” were reintroduced in The Netherlands: a case study of the uptake of an innovative measure in long-term strategic delta planning

van Loon-Steensma, J.M. (author), Vellinga, Pier (author)

This article describes and analyzes the reintroduction of the “wide green dike” in the Netherlands. It is a noteworthy example of implementation of an innovation in long-term strategic delta planning. The Dutch Delta Program was central herein. Pursuing its ambition to make the Netherlands climate-proof, the Delta Program invited a diverse set...

journal article 2019

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Ship classification based on ship behavior clustering from AIS data

Zhou, Y. (author), Daamen, W. (author), Vellinga, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Since the introduction of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), AIS data has proven to be a valuable source of ship behavior analysis using data mining. It records ship position, speed and other behavior attributes at specific time intervals in all voyages at sea and in ports. However, the current studies in ship behavior analyze the...

journal article 2019