The VTMIS implementation and their impact on pilotage and mooring operations: a comparative study between the ports of Barcelona (Spain) and Santos (Brazil) Online publication date: Tue, 18-Dec-2018
by Guilherme Bergmann Borges Vieira; Rafael Mozart Da Silva; Luiz Afonso Dos Santos Senna; Francisco José Kliemann Neto; Priscila Coutinho Costa
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 32, No. 1, 2019
Abstract: This study focuses on the VTMIS implementation and utilisation at the ports of Santos and Barcelona. It aims at analysing: 1) the system's implementation context; 2) the adopted model, as well as its objectives and functionalities; 3) the benefits brought by the system, as well as its impacts on mooring operations and maritime pilotage service. In order to do so, a qualitative and exploratory approach was followed, based on in-depth interviews and on-site visits. As results, a much more mature and integrated VTMIS was identified in Barcelona. Due to the lack of integration and coordination perceived in the VTMIS project at the port of Santos, a set of recommendations for the proper VTMIS implementation in Brazil was developed. These recommendations may also be useful to ports of another regions involved with VTMIS implementation processes.
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