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Analytical Study of Efficiency of Smart Ports

Received: 13 July 2025     Accepted: 31 July 2025     Published: 26 September 2025
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Abstract

Ports serve as vital hubs for global trade, facilitating the import and export of a vast range of commodities. As the primary interface between nations, ports are integral to the worldwide economy, with over 75% of the world’s trade by value passing through them. Today, ports are regarded as essential capital infrastructure, closely connected with a broad spectrum of economic activities.Smart ports are increasingly transitioning into automated facilities, leveraging advanced digital technologies to boost operational efficiency, transparency, sustainability, and overall competitiveness. These smart and automated ports integrate tools such as sensors, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), augmented reality (AR), digital twins, and various automation systems to restructure cargo movement, minimize environmental impact, and offer improved services to stakeholdersincluding shipping companies, customs agencies, local communities, and other relevant parties.Furthermore, smart ports often incorporate eco-friendly features such as renewable energy sources, electric vehicle charging stations, onshore power supply, and smart logistics infrastructure. These innovations significantly boost the functionality and responsiveness of port operations, thereby playing a critical role in strengthening national competitiveness.The objective of this study is to develop a conceptual framework to evaluate the effectiveness of smart port in the context of technological advancement. Smart ports will be narrated in contest of how they are utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML, DL, blockchain, and data science to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and maximize profitability. It is an analytical study of smart port.

Published in American Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (Volume 10, Issue 5)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajtte.20251005.12
Page(s) 109-119
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Keywords

Port, Automation, Smart, PCS, AI, ML, Blockchain

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