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From: Research on feeder network design: a case study of feeder service for the port of Kotka
Indicators | Index Definition and Type | Data Source |
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Single Allocation Cost (SAC) | The average single allocation cost of feeder network. Indicators of upper abstinence type. | Statically calculation |
Sailing Cycle (SC) | The average time to complete a roundtrip sailing. Indicators of lower abstinence type. | Statically calculation |
Equipment Balance (EB) | The ratio of import volume to export volume throughout the ports along the service route. Indicators of upper abstinence type. | Statically calculation |
Allocation Utilization (AU) | The ratio of total cargo transported to corresponding allocation of feeder network. Indicators of lower abstinence type. | Statically calculation |
Intra-Europe Cargo Revenue (IER) | The revenue generated from the Intra-Europe cargos. Indicators of lower abstinence type. | Statically calculation |
Service Route Competitiveness (SRC) | The comprehensive competitiveness of the service routes, with emphasis on delivery time, on-time performance, frequency, and the connection with trunk lines. | Expert consultation |
Service Stability (SS) | The route maintains stable service in line with the set calling ports, with emphasis on maintaining fixed port service, and dealing with emergencies. | Expert consultation |