The SOFTPORT analysis package is used for planning port infrastructure development with respect to shipping, dredging, berths, mechanical handling, roads & land transport links.

The model enables planners to study the movement of cargo, shipping and land transport over an extended period which is usually one year. All movements are simulated on a time step basis using units of one hour.

A container terminal can handle up to 5m units per annum all of which will be simulated