Main function of a port

Seaports are important interfaces within the supply chain linking maritime and land transport with load distribution components such as the entry of products, goods and passengers to a country and also the exit to all exports to international markets.

Ports are points of convergence between the interior and coastal transportation systems, which is defined as the area inside the port influence. This function can be directly through the access roads, as indirectly in the cargo reaches an interim terminal (for example, a train station), or through the consolidation of a regional port traffic and shipped coastwise . Seaports are distribution points inland and coastal transport system, which is defined as the area of ​​foreign influence of the port.

Seaports perform different types of operations:

Loading, unloading and transfer of passengers and crew.
Loading, unloading and transferring cargo to and from a ship.
Storage and warehousing of goods on land and stowage to and from ships.
Provide internal access and intermodal connectivity.
Complementary services to maritime carriers.
The main functions of seaports are:

Ensuring safety for ships in the arrival, during operation and leaving the port.
Provide facilities and equipment to ships at anchor, arrival, loading and unloading, as well as embarking and disembarking passengers.
Provide transportation of goods, loading and unloading, storage and maintenance service at the port.
Provide shelter, repair, maintenance of the necessary ships and other vessels for emergency services.
Provide other services to ships, people and cargo.