Port of Rotterdam introduced the Geofence system that has been part of the first phase of the Just-in-Time sailing project, which is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and improving ship movements efficiency.
Starting mid-October, terminal planners and shipping agents at the Port of Rotterdam have been notified as soon as a vessel has crossed an imaginary line, a so-called geofence, and has entered the inland shipping Port-passage Planning Area (PPA).
The Geofence is positioned at a distance of 240 nautical miles around the Maascenter buoy. When passing this line, the vessel receives an Actual Time of Arrival (ATA) in the PPA, which provides more precise arrival times scheduling and a reduction of waiting times.
To remind, Just-in-Time (JIT) Port Call Communication has been developed to create transparency in the port call process and reduce waiting times. JIT port call communication works by establishing a standardized negotiation cycle for vessels’ arrivals and departures at ports.
The implementation of the Geofence system is a shared effort by various stakeholders within the port of Rotterdam, including terminal operators, shipping agents and nautical service providers.
This collaboration will increase information reliability, which in turn will contribute to a more efficient and sustainable operation of the port according to the Rotterdam Port statement.
