Just-In-Time Arrival Guide issued to support more efficient shipping

Just-In-Time Arrival Guide issued to support more efficient shipping

A new guide developed by the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to support low carbon shipping has been launched with the aim to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to facilitate Just-In-Time Arrivals (JIT).

JIT Arrival is a concept in which a ship maintains the optimal operating speed to arrive at the Pilot Boarding Place only when the availability is ensured. The JIT Arrival concept has been identified by the GIA as a feasible opportunity to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Furthermore, JIT Arrivals aims to reduce time at anchorage and therefore reduce congestion in the port area.

It is estimated that ships spend up to 9 percent of their time waiting at anchorage. This waiting could potentially be converted to reduced speed and result in less GHG emissions.

The guide has been developed to support low carbon shipping, based on research and industry roundtable discussions, which brought together nearly 50 companies and organizations who are key stakeholders in the port call process.

For more information www.bimco.org

7th December 2020