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March-April 2026 DataDNA – International Maritime Logistics & Terminal Efficiency Analytics Challenge

March-April 2026 DataDNA – International Maritime Logistics & Terminal Efficiency Analytics Challenge

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Welcome to the Data DNA - Dataset Challenge! This month we will be analysing the International Maritime Logistics & Terminal Efficiency Analytics Challenge dataset

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Global maritime logistics operations across multiple international terminals face ongoing operational and strategic challenges, and this dataset highlights several critical areas:

Operational & Analytical Challenges

  • Fragmented visibility across regional hubs (EMEA, APAC, AMER) makes it difficult to understand true operational performance.
  • Variations in cargo movement times between terminals obscure which locations are efficient and which are driving delays.
  • The 2021 Suez disruption introduced volatility that complicates trend analysis and long-term capacity planning.
  • High container volumes at certain terminals may hide inefficiencies in move duration and resource allocation.
  • Limited visibility into terminal utilization versus terminal capacity makes expansion decisions difficult to justify.
  • Certain vessel categories may be creating congestion at specific terminals without clear identification.
  • Lack of clear drill-down from regional hub to terminal level limits accountability and local optimisation.
  • Operational differences across shifts (day vs night) are often not analysed, masking performance gaps.
  • Vessel characteristics such as age and category may influence movement duration without structured evaluation.
  • Difficulty linking terminal-level efficiency to overall movement time reduction weakens executive decision-making.

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Judging Criteria for Power BI Reports

Business users use reports to make data-driven decisions. That’s why reports are called effective if they enable users to drill down and filter data quickly and intuitively to find answers to any question they might have and analyze data in all possible directions and dimensions.

We will evaluate:

1) How easy is it to understand the data? (Max 10 points)

  • Is too much text used for explanation?
  • Are the indicative colors in charts instinctually understandable?
  • Does it tell a story?

2) How easy-to-use is the report? (Max 14 points)

  • Cross-chart filtering implementation across the report. Can other visuals provide relevant data as the user explores the report?
  • Response time
  • Drill Down: Multi-layer data exploration. Can the user drill down and gain additional insights within the report?
  • Use of tutorial overlays and other elements to assist new users. Can a new user start using this report straight away with just the guidance provided within the report itself?

3) How good is the report design and is it suitable for its purpose? (Max 10 points)

  • Visual design: Is the overall look consistent, no empty spaces, no overcrowding?
  • Interface design: Are there unnecessary visualizations/buttons/complexity in use?
  • UX design: Is the produced report usable?
  • Report design: Is the main challenge answered?
  • Technical: Are all the fonts used the same, are the sizes readable?

You are encouraged to use various techniques at your disposal, such as tooltips, drill-throughs, drill-downs, cross-chart filtering, and page navigation features, to enhance your analysis.

 

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Timeline

02 March 2026
Challenge Begins

Challenge begins and entries accepted

20 April 2026
Deadline for all entries to be submitted

No form submitted after the deadline

21 April 2026
Entry Review and Winner Selection b

Review and selection will be done between 21-24 April

28 April 2026
Winners Announcement

Winner will be announced and notified

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