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https://onlinepubs.trb.or...trcircular/332/332-011.pdf

Automation offers benefits for a port in terms of customer service for users of the port and for the port itself in providing improved services at reduced costs. The Virginia Port Authority and its terminal operating subsidiary - the Virginia International Terminals - are committed to automation. Automation at the Virginia Port Authority began in 1970, became on-line in 1978, and was further refined through 1985. A recent development involves the interphase with the Customs Automated Manifest System. Another recent development involves the use of personal computers for communication with port sales offices on customers and their service needs. Future development will include a decision-support data system and an Electronic Data Interchange system to link the port with Customs, shiplines, inland carriers, importers and exporters.

This paper appears in Transportation Research Circular No. 332, Ports, Waterways, Intermodal Terminals, and International Trade Transportation Issues: Proceedings of the 12th Annual Summer Conference, July 7-10, 1987, Norfolk, Virginia. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

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1988-4

Transportation Research Circular

Digital/other

Automation; Electronic data interchange; Improvements; Level of service; Personal computers

Virginia Port Authority

Administration and Management; Highways; Marine Transportation

TRIS, TRB

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