Human Systems Integration and Design in Port Terminal Concessions: A Bibliometric Study of End – of – Life Management and Decommissioning Guidelines

Abstract

This paper addresses the complexities in managing port terminal concessions, focusing on the final asset compensation sub – phase during the pre – biding phase, a critical yet under – researched area in maritime academic literature. The employment of bibliometric analysis revealed four key clusters: (1) Sustainable Concession Strategies in Port Management; (2) Evolving Governance Models in Port Concessions; (3) Sensor – Driven End – of – Life Management in Supply Chains; and (4) End – of – Life Recovery Strategies in Manufacturing Systems. Sixteen decommissioning guidelines are developed: (1) The first eight focus on organizational structures and human factors to establish a structured approach; and (2) The second eight centre on technical integration for enhancing end – of – life management. These guidelines align with Human Systems Integration and Design (HSID) principles to clarify decommissioning and asset recovery processes. The paper highlights the need for early planning and consistent compensation approaches in terminal concession agreements and emphasizes future research to explore the application of HSID in different regional and economic contexts.

Keywords: Port Terminal Concessions, End, of, Life Management, Human Systems Integration and Design (HSID), Decommissioning Strategies, Bibliometric Analysis

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005807