A Glimpse into Vessel Dwell Times
Vessel dwell time is a hot button for the container shipping industry. Besides the cost involved on both the land side and the water side, there are serious concerns about the ability of terminals to handle new megaships promptly and efficiently. The Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmits precise vessel location data and speed data, giving operators, government agencies, and industry analysts far better and more complete information on vessel movements and dwell time