SLOT EXCHANGE AND PURCHASE PLANNING OF SHORT SEA SERVICES FOR LINER CARRIERS

Authors

Hua-An Lu, Department of Shipping and Transportation Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, #2, Pei-Ning Rd., Keelung 202, Taiwan, R.O.CFollow
Shu-Ling Chen, Department of Maritime and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College Locked Bag 1397Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, Australia.
Peter Lai, Business Division-Asia Service Department, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, #271, Ming De 1st Rd., Cidu, Keelung 206, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Abstract

In a slot exchange co-operation, participating carriers seek to benefit in which their surplus of controlled capacities can be shared to exchange slots belong to partners for their shortages. To each participant, whether the exchanged conditions can bring more benefits is based on its slot allocation planning. This paper introduces a practical slot exchange contract for multiple short sea loops between two co-operative carriers. Two integer programming models for maximizing the concerned profits are proposed to satisfy the expected demand level and shipping properties. One of the models merely considers slot exchange as the practical planning, and the other one includes slot purchase additionally. Decision results can assist the studied company to pursue an optimal allocation with consideration of exchanged slots for the involved lines. Moreover, sensitivity analyses including fixed exchanged condition, swap allowance influence, and purchase price assessment are carried out for measuring the impact of relevant variables to the profits.

Recommended Citation

Lu, Hua-An; Chen, Shu-Ling; and Lai, Peter (2010) "SLOT EXCHANGE AND PURCHASE PLANNING OF SHORT SEA SERVICES FOR LINER CARRIERS," Journal of Marine Science and Technology: Vol. 18: Iss. 5, Article 11.
DOI: 10.51400/2709-6998.1919
Available at: https://jmstt.ntou.edu.tw/journal/vol18/iss5/11