Essays about: "port terminal"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 essays containing the words port terminal.

  1. 11. A methodology development for layout planning regarding gates in marine terminals : A case study in a Swedish port

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Amanda Berglund; Emelie Altzar; [2017]
    Keywords : port security; gate configuration; gate layout; marine terminal; layout procedure;

    Abstract : Purpose: The research purpose is to, in a systematic way, build a method to develop suggestions regarding layout planning of gates in a marine terminal and additionally conduct a base for a simulation model. Approach: Firstly, a literature review has been conducted in the fields relevant to port security and gate configurations in marine terminals. READ MORE

  3. 12. How a Discrete event simulation model can relieve congestion at a RORO terminal gate system : Case study: RORO port terminal in the Port of Karlshamn.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datalogi och datorsystemteknik

    Author : jithin chand vadlamudi; [2016]
    Keywords : RORO port terminal; Automated gate systems; Congestion; Discrete event simulation modelling.;

    Abstract : Context. Due to increase in demand for RORO shipping services,the RORO terminal gate system need to handle more number of vehicles for every RORO vessel departure. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Multi-agent Based Model for Inter Terminal Transportation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datalogi och datorsystemteknik

    Author : Mubashir Iqbal; [2015]
    Keywords : Inter-terminal transportation; Container terminal; Automated guided vehicle; Agent-based modeling; Simulation;

    Abstract : Context: Due to an increase in inter-terminal transportation (ITT) volume within a container port; complexity of transportation processes between the terminals has also increased. Problems with the current way of handling ITT resources are expected to rise in the near future. READ MORE

  5. 14. Feasibility study for expansion of the existing intermodal terminal in Jordbro.

    University essay from KTH/Trafik och logistik

    Author : Ioulia Christina Christidi; [2014]
    Keywords : multi-criteria analysis; weighted summation; intermodal transportation; decision;

    Abstract : Freight transportation changes in the region of Stockholm lead municipalities to the need of finding ways to maintain and empower their current logistics role in the area. These changes are the operation of the future freight port in Norvik near Nynäshamn, the expansion of Stockholm leading to new freight transportation networks, and the extension of the double track line southern to Västerhaninge station. READ MORE

  6. 15. Is Cold Ironing Hot Enough? An Actor Focus Perspective of On Shore Power Supply (OPS) at Copenhagen's Harbour

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Sara Libera Zanetti; [2013]
    Keywords : cold ironing; on shore power supply; shore side electricity; alternative maritime power; transition; ships emissions; Copenhagen; municipality; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on cold ironing for vessels while berthed at port, with the port of Copenhagen as main case study. With the use of this technique, which is considered by the International Marine Organization (IMO) as a measure to reduce air pollution and noise deriving from shipping activities in ports and coastal areas, vessels are able to shut down their auxiliary engines in order to generate power and replace it with electricity supplied by the shore. READ MORE