To reduce the exchange time between vessels, incoming container ships can dock at a ‘lay-by berth’ while their berth is still occupied.

We can reduce the response time for tugs with lay by berths for tugs in the Yangtzekanaal.

In the event of a delayed vessel, the waiting tugboats are redirected to another vessel that is ready, thereby avoiding a knock-on effect with delays.

Capacity requirements for nautical services will be levelled, starting with a safety-based licence for tugs.

During a code red, consideration is given to whether the vessel should remain out of port.