{"id":4413,"date":"2024-07-09T14:57:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/?p=4413"},"modified":"2024-07-09T14:58:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:58:23","slug":"strategies-to-reduce-operating-costs-in-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/","title":{"rendered":"Warehousing strategies to reduce port operating costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Estrategias_Eficaces_de_Almacenaje_para_Reducir_Costos_Operativos_en_Puertos\" >Effective Warehousing Strategies to Reduce Port Operating Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Automatizacion_y_Optimizacion_del_Espacio_de_Almacenaje\" >Storage Space Automation and Optimisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Capacitacion_y_Asistencia_a_Tripulacion\" >Crew Training and Assistance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Transporte_y_Manipulacion_de_Mercancias\" >Transport and Handling of Goods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Coordinacion_y_Tramites_Administrativos\" >Coordination and Administrative Procedures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Servicios_Adicionales\" >Additional Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/estrategias-para-reducir-costos-operativos-en-puertos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estrategias_Eficaces_de_Almacenaje_para_Reducir_Costos_Operativos_en_Puertos\"><\/span>Effective Warehousing Strategies to Reduce Port Operating Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imagine you are the boss of a port in the middle of a commercial boom. Every minute is precious and every space counts. Your mission is to keep operating costs to a minimum. How do you achieve this? Through strategies of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/ancillary-services\/logistics-services\/storage\/\"   title=\"storage\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">storage<\/a> smart. Here's how.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatizacion_y_Optimizacion_del_Espacio_de_Almacenaje\"><\/span>Storage Space Automation and Optimisation <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing I always remember from my grandfather, a former port manager, is his mantra: \"there's profit in space\". In a port, maximising storage space is key to reducing costs. Making efficient use of existing storage facilities and planning for future space is critical. <\/p>\n<p>An automated warehousing system can offer just that. With high-density racking and automated transport vehicles, greater space utilisation and, in turn, greater efficiency in goods handling can be achieved.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capacitacion_y_Asistencia_a_Tripulacion\"><\/span>Crew Training and Assistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as a captain steers his ship, a good port leader motivates and trains his crew. Ongoing training on the use of baggage handling machinery, storage techniques and security can increase productivity and reduce costly errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transporte_y_Manipulacion_de_Mercancias\"><\/span>Transport and Handling of Goods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Expert cargo handling is also a key part of cost reduction in ports. Adopting <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/ancillary-services\/ship-repairs\/lashings\/\"   title=\"lashings\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">lashings<\/a> for securing containers can help to prevent accidents or damage leading to economic losses. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coordinacion_y_Tramites_Administrativos\"><\/span>Coordination and Administrative Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not all about the physical part of port operations. Administrative efficiency also plays an important role in reducing costs. An efficient management system for the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/ancillary-services\/maritimes\/administrative-procedures\/\"   title=\"administrative formalities\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">administrative formalities<\/a> and customs documentation can speed up processes, reduce waiting times and therefore costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Servicios_Adicionales\"><\/span>Additional Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, the inclusion of additional services can provide added value to port operations. Offering services such as hotel reservations, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/ancillary-services\/maritimes\/medical-services\/\"   title=\"medical services\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">medical services<\/a> and crew assistance can further optimise port operations, reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost reduction and efficiency are two concepts that go hand in hand in the operation of a port. Automation, continuous training, improvement in the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/ancillary-services\/logistics-services\/transport-and-handling-of-goods\/\"   title=\"transport and handling of goods\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">transport and handling of goods<\/a>The difference between an expensive port and an efficient one can be the difference between an expensive port and an efficient one. Are you ready to make the change in your port?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you are the boss of a port in the middle of a commercial boom. Every minute is precious and every space counts. Your mission is to keep operating costs to a minimum. How do you achieve this? Through smart warehousing strategies. Here's how.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogcemesa","category-1","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4413"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4414,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4413\/revisions\/4414"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cemesa.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}