Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/338732 
Year of Publication: 
2023
Citation: 
[Journal:] Businesses [ISSN:] 2673-7116 [Volume:] 3 [Issue:] 4 [Year:] 2023 [Pages:] 548-568
Publisher: 
MDPI, Basel
Abstract: 
Digital transformation plays a significant role in modernizing and improving the efficiency of ports around the world. However, digitalization also brings a set of challenges that ports must face. They have to respond to several unique challenges because of the complexity of their operations and the varying demands of stakeholders. This study seeks to identify and summarize the challenges of digital transformation processes in ports. For this purpose, the World Ports Sustainability Program database was used. The findings revealed 74 digitalization initiatives carried out by ports, which makes it possible to recognize 7 dimensions and 32 sub-dimensions of challenges to the digital transformation process. Among the identified dimensions are port infrastructure, the interconnection between various systems, the port organization model, regulation, security and privacy, market evolution, and the establishment of partnerships to implement these projects. The results of this study are relevant to mitigate the risks of the digitalization process in ports and respond to market needs that demand greater transparency and visibility of their operations.
Subjects: 
digitalization
logistics
port management
sustainability
transport infrastructure
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