Research Article

Metrics for Assessing Overall Performance of Inland Waterway Ports: A Bayesian Network Based Approach

Table 2

Inland port performance index scale.

Intensity of PPIDefinitionSignificance

PPI > 80%High StandardMaintains superior standard on all the performance criteria.

60% < PPI < 80%Moderate StandardMeets adequate performance standard, but the scope of improvement is available.

PPI < 60%Low StandardPerformance level is lower than average and significant improvement is needed.