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Τhe aim of this thesis is the study of TEU terminal management models and productivity comparison of the eighteen largest container terminals in the European Union. The thesis begins with occasional definitions given for ports and ends in modern and more inclusive definition that exists.
Followsthe evolution of the ports. Ports chronologically divided into:
• Physical ports
• Traditional ports
• modern setting ports
• Modern port terminals
After the analysis of the above types of ports, follows the presentation and analysis of port generations. Based on the model developed by UNCTAD, there are three port generations:
• First generation (up to 1960): Ports operating as a link between land and maritime transport.
• Second generation (up to 1980): Ports starting operations as transfer centers.
• Third generation (after 1980): Ports are dynamic hubs of the global transport network and distribution. Appears the meaning of logistics.
The model of UNCTAD stop here. However after 2000 is the emergence of the fourth generation of ports which are fully automated, they have developed logistic systems and operate in port communities.
Then in the late 1990s developed the WORKPORT program using as a basis the model of UNCTAD. It has developed a new, improved and more complete model than the previous one. Finally, there are presented and described the main port functions.
In addition, the thesis studies the concept of privatization, the advantages and disadvantages of this, and forms in which manifested in the port environment. First is the analysis of the definition of privatization, presented in detail the advantages and disadvantages, and then made the presentation of the privatization oways, which are:
• Leasing
• BOT, BOO and BOOT agreements
• Direct sale of port assets
• Joint ventures
• Stock market flotation of shares
Follows the study and analysis of the major port management models that have been developed over time, and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. These are:
• Public Service Port (Government Model): The property and administration belongs to the State.
• Tool Port: The property belongs to the state, but the trading is done by private companies.
• Landlord Port: The infrastructure belongs to the state, but the superstructure and the commercial use to private entities.
• Fully Privatized Port (fully privatized model): Both the property and management belongs exclusively to private companies.
Then the thesis, using ports’ public data, determine which management model use the largest container terminals in Europe and using productivity indicators, will determine ultimately what management model is more efficient. Such productivity indicators are:
• Annual number of TEU / Total area port
• Annual number of TEU / Total number of cranes
• Annual number of TEU / Total length of quays |
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