A Study on the Impact of Global Trade on Port Operations

This report examines the significant influence of global trade on port operations, emphasizing the role of technological advancements in enhancing efficiency and productivity. The assignment explores how automation and digitalization have transformed port activities, from handling heavy equipment to streamlining administrative processes. It highlights the integration of computer technology, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering in developing robotic systems and improving security measures. The report also discusses the impact of these changes on the workforce, addressing the potential for job displacement due to automation. Through an analysis of relevant literature, the report concludes that globalization has compelled ports to adopt technological solutions to meet the demands of the global market, ultimately reshaping the way they conduct their daily operations. The report references articles to support the claims made in the assignment.

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EFFECT OF INCREASE OF GLOBAL TRADE ON PORTS
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Port operations have been greatly influenced by the increase in global market and trade.
Many ports handle goods that arrive from international markets and this calls for efficient
operations as well as adequate capacity for these goods, not forgetting to mention the huge
responsibility of manpower around the ports. This answer is correct in the sense that to
improve the efficiency of the ports, many technological advances have to be employed. Some
of these advances include automation and digitalization of machines, equipment, and
systems. Most operations at the port involve lifting heavy luggage and equipment as well as
moving them from one place to another (Keefe, 2017).
Technology has also made it possible to automate systems so that little paper work is
involved in the offices. For instance, making of payrolls and identification of employees is
faster and can be done by a click of a mouse. Computer technology, mechanical engineering,
and electrical engineering have also made it possible to use to construct robots that have
become so helpful in making many operations more efficient (Nicer & Allopi, 2015). In
security sector within the ports, changes and improvements in technology makes it possible to
enhance security apparatus and features. However, in the essay, it is shown that these
improvements have impact on the employees. If there are too much automation, employees
risk losing their positions as they would have very little to do. In conclusion, the pressure by
globalization has forced most ports to change the way they conduct their daily chores by
moving their operations toward technological advances.

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References
Keefe, M. (2017). Port Management Through Technology: strategy, evaluation and impact.
Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 2(1), pp.33-44.
Naiker & Allopi. (2015). Additional Benefits of Automation. Higher Learning Research on
Innovation, 6(4).