What is their opinion on why certain port operator takes several years to improve the facilities and equipment at the port. What advice they could give to port operator.

Funding and Budget constraints. Large-scale port improvements can be capital-intensive. Getting budget funds and allocations may take time, especially if it involves government or private sector investments. Brilliant Shipping Officers told us they faced the problem of budget shortfalls to improve facilities and equipment at the port because it involved very large sums. He also told us if he wanted to improve the equipment in the port, They need to import new technologies and equipment from abroad.

Regulatory and Permitting Process. Compliance with environmental regulations and obtaining the necessary permits can be a long process. This is because, the Brilliant Shipping Officer told us there are procedures and regulations of International Maritime Organization (IMO) that they need to follow because the bigger the port the more large ships will enter. This can lead to pollution such as oil spills from ships.

The first advice from Brilliant to port operator is Comprehensive Planning. Comprehensive planning. Develop a detailed and good plan that addresses all aspects of the improvement project from funding to implementation. The Shipping Officer of Brilliant also advises the port of operation the right time to improve the port and equipment as it will interfere with the operation in the port such as the movement of the container in the port. 

Second advice to port operator is Continuous improvement. Consider a phased approach, in which improvements are made in stages allowing some benefits to be realized while work is continued on larger projects. Port operator also need to make continuous reclamation at scale but continue. Not just reclamation on one scale only.