Table 1

Summary of port community system characteristics

CharacteristicsPortsDescription
PCS servicesPort of GothenburgReal-time information sharing
JIT implementation
Predictive capabilities
Port of GävleReal-time information sharing
JIT implementation
Predictive capabilities
Transactions/ordering of services (waste services)
ActorsPort of GothenburgPort authority, agents, shipping companies, service providers and terminals
Port of GävlePort authority, agents, shipping companies, service providers and terminals
Platform ownershipPort of GothenburgOwned by the port authority
Port of GävleOwned by the port authority
Governance structurePort of GothenburgVoluntary use with regards to berth requests and JIT initiation
Operated as a closed system with restricted access
Port of GävleMandatory use with regards to berth requests and JIT initiation
Operated as an open system with restricted access and use
Level of CustomizationPort of GothenburgCustomized based on specific requirements
Port of GävleCustomized based on specific requirements
Digital interoperabilityPort of GothenburgInteroperable with MSW, FENIX, AIS, Marine Traffic, terminals system, weather system
Information is shared manually and automatically
Port of GävleInteroperable with MSW, FENIX, AIS, Marine Traffic, weather system
Information is shared manually and automatically
Source(s): Authors' own work

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