| Variables | Measurement | |
| Inputs | Quay Length | Total quay length in meters (m) |
| Terminal Area | Total size of terminal in hectare (Ha) | |
| Quayside Cranes | Total number of quayside cranes | |
| Yard Gantry Cranes | Total number of Gantry Cranes | |
| Reach Stackers | Total number of Reach Stackers | |
| Draught | Depth of Container Terminals (m) | |
| Container Throughput Limit | Port Terminal Handling Capacity (TEU) | |
| Outputs | Container Throughput | Annual Cargo Throughput (TEU) |