Dry Bulk Terminal Handling Performance
Measuring Unloading Performance Using Open Data
G.A. de Leeuw (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)
M.B. Duinkerken – Mentor (TU Delft - Transport Engineering and Logistics)
DL Schott – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Transport Engineering and Logistics)
Reinier Tans – Mentor (Haskoning)
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Abstract
This study demonstrates that unloading performance at dry bulk terminals can be effectively assessed using open data sources such as AIS and aerial imagery. By structuring terminal operations into measurable performance indicators and applying the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) framework, we show that productivity, utilization, and occupancy can be quantified and benchmarked across terminals. The method is validated using data from two dry bulk terminals, revealing consistent patterns and highlighting operational differences. This approach enables scalable, low-cost performance analysis without requiring direct access to proprietary terminal data.