OBJECTIVE
The aim of DYNAPORT is to develop new optimisation and coordination tools for ports and ships that reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 10% and increase the efficiency of ports to the same extent. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are being developed to quantify and measure these savings. Internationally recognised protocol standards and communication systems form the basis for the development of the instruments and the exchange of information via VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) as a part of the AIS standard (see illustration).
The intention of the project is that the developed solutions are adopted internationally by basing the new information flows and work processes on internationally recognised standards and that these standards are approved by the parties involved and can be used in all ports and ships.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE MLS
Through on-site studies, the Institute of Maritime Logistics (MLS) develops "blueprints" for the optimisation of port processes that take into account the differences between various types of ports. This involves analysing large ports with several terminals, such as Rotterdam, and small international ports, such as Aalborg. The main objectives of the MLS, as part of the DYNAPORT project, include providing a fixed scheduled arrival time for ships, investigating the tolerance of stakeholders to changes in arrival time, and identifying challenges and improvements in co-operation, information exchange and IT systems. In addition, the MLS contributes to the system definition of the DYNAPORT project, including requirements, components, and functions. In the area of integrated simulation and KPI development, the MLS develops a discrete event-based simulation model for several port scenarios to determine overall savings. The creation of KPIs to measure system performance, including emissions, safety, and port efficiency, is supported by case study-based simulations.
The DYNAPORT research project is funded by the European Commission (EC) as part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme - project number 10113848.
CONTACT PERSONS:
Yasemin Derin, M.Sc.
Tel.: +49 40 42878 4306
E-Mail: yasemin.derin(at)tuhh(dot)de
João Braga, M.Sc.
Tel.: +49 40 42878 6115
E-Mail: joao.braga(at)tuhh(dot)de
Marvin Kastner, M.Sc.
Tel.: +49 40 42878 4793
E-Mail: marvin.kastner(at)tuhh(dot)de
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
Institute of Maritime Logistics
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 4 (Building D)
21073 Hamburg
