Technology-Enabled Strategy for Optimizing 40-Foot Container Utilization in Export Logistics: An AHP Case Study of a Shipping Sub-Agent Company in Semarang

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10.2991/978-2-38476-620-8_13How to use a DOI?

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Analytical Hierarchy Process; container utilization; digital monitoring; export logistics; green skill; vocational education

Abstract

Objective of the research: the aim of this study is identify the causes of the shortage of 400-foot containers in export logistic. This study also explore the shipping sub agent company strategies in Semarang. This study determine the most important solution through a technology based approach to improve container use. Method of the study: descriptive case study used in this research. The data collection done by interview, observation, documentation and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) questionnaires. The result: the shortage of 40-foot is caused by several factors such as unequal distribution of container, the change of demand, operational challanges, container mismatch and inefficient operation. Several strategies is already applied by the company. The strategies are forecasting container demand, external depots, repositioning containers, use the alternative way by 20-foot containers, providing cost subsideis and mantaining the relationship with the principal and containers supplier. Digital container data monitoring is the highest priority solution with 0,4799 weight based on the AHP analysis. A spreedsheet-based monitoring prototype was develop based on the finding. The prototype are historicla data record, import and export gap analysis, forecasting, container monitoring, stock planning and dashboard for the data visualtitation. Practical contribution: the practical conribution give by providing a simple digital monitoring tool. It can help to improve the visibility of the data, earlier detection for container shortage and support operational decision making. For logictic professional, the prototype can improve data literacy skill. This is usefull for support green skill development in vocational science education.

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AU  - Syahera Tara Kartika
AU  - Luluk Fauziah
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/23
TI  - Technology-Enabled Strategy for Optimizing 40-Foot Container Utilization in Export Logistics: An AHP Case Study of a Shipping Sub-Agent Company in Semarang
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Vocational Education, Applied Science and Technology (ICVEAST 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 161
EP  - 170
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-620-8_13
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