Abstract
Resiliency of port operation is one of key elements, hence is essential for the modern port logistics business, and local and global economy. Developing business continuity plans (BCPs) for major port operation is, in this context, encouraged by the government in Japan in particular after the Great East Japan Earthquake. This study discusses and proposes a procedure and techniques, by focusing on the port logistics, for systematically preparing BCPs. Particular emphasis is placed on the practice to undertake business impact analysis for improving quality of port BCPs. Case studies undertaken by authors in Japanese and Chilean ports are also discussed for demonstrating effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed BCP preparation system.
