Title: Smart port-hinterland integration: conceptual proposal and simulation-based analysis in Brazilian ports

Authors: Enzo Morosini Frazzon; Jonas Mendes Constante; Yuri Triska; Juliana Vieira Dos Santos Albuquerque; Julián Martinez-Moya; Lucas De Souza Silva; Amir Mattar Valente

Addresses: Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil ' Valenciaport Foundation, Spain ' Graduate Program in Production Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil ' Transportation and Logistics Laboratory, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil ' ESIC Business and Marketing School, Valenciaport Foundation, Spain ' Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil ' Civil Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Abstract: Global supply chains drive international trade growth, imposing challenges upon port operations. To cope with rising volumes, involved participants in port logistics systems must adopt a coordinated and streamlined operational decision-making. Along with suitable infrastructure, the proper deployment of smart concepts and technologies can improve port-hinterland connection. In this context, this paper aims to propose a smart port-hinterland integration concept, which allows for vehicle flow operational visibility and synchronisation. The concept is assessed considering real-world data obtained from five major Brazilian ports, which aimed to mitigate infrastructure challenges. Obtained results substantiate that the adoption of smart port logistics systems improves the efficiency and reliability of port-hinterland integration, reducing disruptions risks for involved global supply chains.

Keywords: global supply chains; integrated supply chains; port 4.0; smart logistics; smart ports; industry 4.0; port-hinterland.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISM.2019.103197

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 2019 Vol.12 No.4, pp.334 - 352

Received: 11 Apr 2019
Accepted: 30 Jun 2019
Published online: 21 Oct 2019 *

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