01crossref2026-04-17Chien-Chang Chou, Miao-Ying Chen, Ren-Jun Huang, Hsien‐Pin Hsu +2 moreDOI ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Integrating Qualitative AHP and Quantitative AIS to Berth Location Selection for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Mooring at the Kaohsiung Port (opens in a new tab)
This study evaluates berth locations at Kaohsiung Port for mooring Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) by combining expert input with a two-step method: the qualitative Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and quantitative Automatic Identification System (AIS). Researchers identified three key assessment aspects, nine criteria, and three potential berth alternatives. The analysis determined that the 7th Container Centre is the most suitable berth for MASS mooring. Findings aim to guide port authorities and operators in transitioning to intelligent port infrastructure.