New features have been confirmed by the Port of Los Angeles to its Port Optimizer portal.
First launched in 2017, in collaboration with Wabtec Corporation, this dynamic cloud-based information portal specialises in digitalising maritime shipping data for the port’s supply chain stakeholders.
Now the port authority and Wabtec, in partnership with GeoStamp, is allowing users a single view that offers real-time and historical truck turn-times for all 12 container terminals in the San Pedro Bay port complex. In addition, for container terminals in Los Angeles, the average dwell times for both trucks andon-dock rail are also an option.
“With these enhancements, the Port Optimizer will now provide visibility for 70 per cent of the import data for the San Pedro Bay port complex,” said Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles, adding: “Based on industry feedback, we have made additions that give stakeholders more planning and performance capabilities.”
Nalin Jain, President, Digital Electronics Business, Wabtec, outlined the tangible benefits to users: “Port Optimizer’s enhancements will help port stakeholders optimise their operations, relieve congestion stemming from increased global shipping traffic, and get products to people faster.”
The range of data available to users is now comprehensive. It includes a daily assessment of projected volumes due into Los Angeles up to three weeks in the future, while an estimate of the movement of containers by imports, exports and empties for the next six months is also provided.
Historical containerised volumes by terminal, shipping line and vessel are given, along with current trends, while practical planning details of truck turn times, vessel discharge information in relation to remaining boxes on berths and when and where to return empty units are other key components.
