Port Data
Port data consists of a number of different datasets pertaining to the layout, commodities, or facilities within a port. More recently this also includes analysis around the efficiency of ports including turnaround times, anchorage times and other performance indicators.
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Port data covers a range of datasets detailing the layout, operations, and efficiency of global ports. It includes geospatial information (port polygons), operational data (such as berth-level activities), and performance metrics (such as anchorage times and turnaround durations). This data can be used to understand port-level events and planning within the global supply chain.
Coverage
Coverage depends on the data collection methods, access to information and global presence of the inputs, but includes:
Major commercial ports
Specialised terminals such as bulk, container, or LNG facilities
Berth-level geospatial and commodity level data
High-traffic anchorages and transshipment points
Estimates on charges and appropriate regulations
Sources
On-the-ground agents and operators providing verified geospatial mapping
AIS data providers for vessel movement and port call validation
Port authorities and facility operators for infrastructure and contact details
Environmental authorities for regulated zones like Emission Control Areas (ECAs)
Methodology
Port Polygon Mapping:
High-resolution geospatial boundaries at port, terminal, and berth level
Used with AIS data to determine port call events and port performance metrics
Commodity Mapping:
Terminals and berths mapped to primary handled commodities (e.g. iron ore, LNG, coal)
Enables commodity-level visibility within port operations
Port Facilities Data:
Catalogues of port infrastructure, including operators, services offered, contact information, and access restrictions
Performance Metrics:
Turnaround times, waiting times, and berth utilisation calculated by matching vessel tracking with port polygons and timestamps
Environmental Zones:
Emission Control Area (ECA) boundaries integrated into port polygons for compliance and routing impact assessment
Why This Data?
Operational Visibility: Helps shippers, terminal operators, and logistics providers track vessel activity and port congestion in near-real time
Supply Chain Efficiency: Allows planners to understand bottlenecks, reduce idle time, and optimise voyage planning
Commodity-Specific Insight: Enables traders and analysts to associate port calls with specific commodity flows
Cost and Time Savings: Reduces the burden of manual mapping and infrastructure validation, particularly at the berth and terminal level
Environmental Compliance: Supports routing and fuel-switching decisions in ECA-regulated zones