Modeling Inland Intermodal Container Transport Systems in Taiwan

С ростом количества контейнеров, перевозимых морскими судами, выросли общемировые объёмы контейнерных перевозок. Для повышения эффективности переработки контейнеров используют схемы с разбивкой складской площади со штабелями контейнеров на равные части. Перспективным направлением развития указанных транспортных средств является разработка автономных роботизированных транспортных систем. Используются автоматизированные транспортные платформы (AGV) или автоматизированные транспортёр-погрузчики (ALV). Преимуществами автоматизации контейнерных перевозок на терминале является реализация безопасных условий работы для докеров и водителей грузовиков. Было проведено сравнение возможностей АGV и ALV. Сравнение энергопотребления автоматических транспортеров-погрузчиков. Характеристики кранов, используемых при обработке контейнеров. Функциональные возможности рассмотренных автоматических транспортеров-погрузчиков были использованы при создании имитационной модели в программной среде AnyLogic. В результате проведенного моделирования можно сделать вывод о возможности значительного увеличения работоспособности системы. Для эффективной реализации указанных преимуществ необходимо использовать имитационное моделирование функциональных процессов контейнерного терминала, позволяющее выбрать научно обоснованный вариант развития и внедрения в практическую деятельность перспективных средств автоматизации. With the increase in the number of containers carried by sea vessels, the global volume of container traffic has increased. To increase the efficiency of container processing, use schemes with a breakdown of the warehouse area with stacks of containers into equal parts. A promising direction for the development of these vehicles is the development of Autonomous robotic transport systems. Automated transport platforms (AGV) or automated conveyor loaders (ALV) are used. The advantages of container transport automation at the terminal are the implementation of safe working conditions for dockers and truck drivers. The capabilities of AGV and ALV were compared. Comparison of energy consumption of automatic conveyor loaders. Characteristics of cranes used for handling containers. The functionality of the considered automatic conveyor loaders was used to create a simulation model in the AnyLogic software environment. As a result of the simulation, we can conclude that a significant increase in system performance is possible. To effectively implement these advantages, it is necessary to use simulation of functional processes of a container terminal, which allows you to choose a scientifically based option for the development and implementation of advanced automation tools in practice.

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Equilibrium models in multimodal container transport systems

Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal ◽

10.1007/s10696-015-9224-4 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 125-153 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Francesco Corman ◽

Francesco Viti ◽

Rudy R. Negenborn

Keyword(s):

Transport Systems ◽

Equilibrium Models ◽

Container Transport

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The Costs of Container Transport Flow Between Far East and Serbia Using Different Liner Shipping Services

Logistics & sustainable transport ◽

10.1515/jlst-2015-0009 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 34-40

Author(s):

Radoslav Rajkovic ◽

Nenad Zrnic ◽

Đorđe Stakic ◽

Borut Mahnic

Keyword(s):

Low Cost ◽

Far East ◽

Liner Shipping ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Shipping Industry ◽

Shipping Company ◽

Container Transport ◽

Ocean Shipping ◽

The World ◽

Transport Flow

Abstract Liner shipping is the most efficient mode of transport for goods. International liner shipping is a sophisticated network of regularly scheduled services that transports goods from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world at low cost and with greater energy efficiency than any other form of international transportation. Liner shipping connects countries, markets, businesses and people, allowing them to buy and sell goods on a scale not previously possible. Today, the liner shipping industry transports goods representing approximately one-third of the total value of global trade. Ocean shipping contributes significantly to international stability and security. Considering the large and constant struggle in the market in terms of competitive pricing of products, a very important and indispensable role represents the container transport with a clear task to define the final price of the product. This paper analyzes the costs of container transport flow between Far East and Serbia, using different liner shipping services, observing the six world’s largest container operators (Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, China Ocean Shipping Company and Hapag-Lloyd) and inland (truck-rail-river) transport corridors. These corridors include distance between selected Mediterranean ports (Koper, Rijeka, Bar, Thessaloniki, Constanta) and Serbia. As a result, in this paper is considered a mathematical model that provides a comparative analysis of transportation costs on the different routes. It is observed already existing transport routes and it is also given hypothetical review to the development of new transport routes. The main goal of this research is to provide an optimal route with lowest transportation cost during container transport. Selection of the best route in the intermodal network is a very difficult and complex task. The costs in all modes of transport and the quality of their services are not constant parameters and changes depending on a number of conditions and characteristics. The analysis of this model within combined maritime and land-based networks would prove helpful for the study of logistics chains, the hinterland-foreland continuum, intermodal transport systems, and market competitiveness.

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Integrated Management of the Regional Container Transport System

Economy of region ◽

10.17059/ekon.reg.2021-4-16 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 1270-1285

Author(s):

D.I. Kochneva ◽

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V.M. Say ◽

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Integrated Management ◽

Flow Distribution ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Management Approach ◽

Delivery Time ◽

Accumulation Time ◽

Container Transport ◽

Cargo Delivery ◽

Transportation Geography

Nowadays, regional container transport systems operate in the context of incomplete information and lack of integration of economic entities. Pursuance of personal economic gains by companies often leads to an imbalance in the development of regional terminal capacities, irrational empty container flows and a decreased efficiency of the regional container system in general. The present article proposes an approach to the integrated management of the regional container transport system based on the coordinated container flow distribution between terminals. This technology aims to increase the efficiency of the whole system, including due to the flow enlargement and the accelerated container trains formation. The approach involves the data sharing between cargo owners, terminals, the railway and resource owners on a digital logistics platform that forms logistics chains taking into account the transportation geography, infrastructure capacity and the interests of container market entities. The research presents a mathematical formalisation of the optimal container delivery chains by the time criterion, as well as a model of the integrated distribution of container flows between terminals. The model distributes the total container flow generated by a region between the existing terminal facilities in a way to minimise the total time of cargo delivery (taking into account the accumulation time of the full-length container block train at the terminal). The model, tested in the conditions of the container transport system in the Ural region, showed that an integrated management approach reduces the average container delivery time by 5 days due to the flow enlargement and regular container block trains. The effect size depends on the total regional container flow, as the larger number of requests for transportation to a certain destination leads to the accelerated formation of loaded container trains. The proposed technology is of economic interest for various participants of the container transport system. For cargo owners, it reduces the delivery time and, consequently, increases the capital turnover; for container owners, it accelerates the container turnover and reduces empty running; for terminals, it increases the throughput by reducing the accumulation time. To improve the model, it is planned to develop approaches for coordinating not only outgoing, but also incoming container flows between existing terminals.

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