Vessels that need to wait and are anchoring before entering the port cost a lot of money. Firstly, they consume more fuel during the voyage, as they don’t sail with optimal speed. Secondly, they consume extra fuel idling. Such an approach is non-beneficial from an economic and environmental perspectives. As more fuel consumption leads to more CO2 emissions. That’s why it is so crucial that vessels arrive in ports Just in Time.
This infographic explains further the benefits of Just in Time arrival.
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