Operation Management Assignment PORTS By: Abhishek Kumar Sumit Anand Samarth Thakor Ayush Raj Suman Das PORTS A seaport is a location on the coast or on a navigable river or lake where ships can dock to load and unload cargo and passengers. Seaports are critical gateways for global trade, as they provide a connection between land and sea transportation networks. Seaports can range in size from small harbors used by fishing boats or pleasure craft to large, modern facilities that handle container ships and tankers carrying millions of tons of cargo. Seaports typically have various infrastructure and facilities to support the loading and unloading of cargo, such as docks, cranes, warehouses, storage facilities, and transportation systems to move goods within and outside the port. 14 Major seaports in India Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) Maharashtra Chennai Port Tamil Nadu Visakhapatnam Port - Andhra Pradesh Kolkata Port West Bengal Paradip Port Odisha Tuticorin Port Tamil Nadu Cochin Port Kerala New Mangalore Port - Karnataka Mumbai Port Maharashtra Mormugao Port - Goa Kandla Port Gujarat Ennore Port Tamil Nadu Krishnapatnam Port - Andhra Pradesh Hazira Port Gujarat Lead time in port operation Lead time in ports operations refers to the time required to move cargo from the point of arrival at the port to its final destination or to load the cargo onto a ship and get it ready for departure. Lead time can vary depending on several factors, including the type of cargo, the size of the shipment, and the efficiency of the port operations. In general, the lead time for port operations can be broken down into several stages:• • • • Pre-arrival processing Arrival and discharge Storage and handling Loading and departure A typical project charter includes the following elements: • Assumptions: A list of factors that are assumed to be true but may influence the project's outcome. • Constraints: A list of limitations or restrictions that may impact the project's success. • Risks: A list of potential risks that may impact the project, along with their likelihood and potential impact. • Budget: The estimated cost of the project, including both capital and operational expenses. • Schedule: The project timeline, including start and end dates, milestones, and major activities. • Approval: The names of the people or organizations that need to approve the project charter before the project can begin. Overall, a project charter provides a high-level overview of the project and sets the direction for the project's management and execution. It acts as a roadmap for the project team, stakeholders, and sponsors and helps ensure that everyone involved in the project is aligned on the project's objectives, scope, and constraints.
