Intermodal Terminal Handling Equipment Selection Using a Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision-making Model

Krstić, Mladen; Tadić, Snežana; Brnjac, Nikolina; Zečević, Slobodan

doi:10.7307/ptt.v31i1.2949

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“…The compiled procedure of designing the intermodal transport terminal elements and specifying the appropriate type of handling equipment is deemed by the authors to be an insight into possible scenarios. Compared to the methodology suggested in [18], it is different and the crucial distinction lies in the system modeling methods applied, scenarios of recommended modifications for handling equipment, as well as the procedure to identify the individual criteria and their weights. The methodology designed in [18] focuses on the criteria affecting the technological operation of the equipment, which has an impact on the overall flow of shipments through the terminal.…”

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“…Compared to the methodology suggested in [18], it is different and the crucial distinction lies in the system modeling methods applied, scenarios of recommended modifications for handling equipment, as well as the procedure to identify the individual criteria and their weights. The methodology designed in [18] focuses on the criteria affecting the technological operation of the equipment, which has an impact on the overall flow of shipments through the terminal. These include, for example, handling device lift speed, its turning radii, acceleration, etc.…”

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“…To a greater or lesser extent, several authors have addressed the issue of building intermodal transport terminals, for example, [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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“…The design of intermodal transport terminal elements, especially certain handling equipment, is addressed in the case study [18]. The authors state that, due to the significant amount of input data, it is necessary to use the specific multi-criteria decision making methods.…”

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Application of Specific Mathematical Methods in the Context of Revitalization of Defunct Intermodal Transport Terminal: A Case Study

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The article deals with a specific research study discussing the possibility to revitalize a specific non-functional intermodal transport terminal. The structure of the manuscript consists of five sections. The first part is focused on the analysis of the subject being investigated in important scientific publications. The second part of the article presents a brief analysis of the current situation concerning intermodal transport in the Czech Republic and emphasizes the need to build an intermodal transport terminal in the South Bohemia region. The third section describes the contemporary state of the Nemanice transshipment station, provides a calculation of the terminal transport potential, which is thereafter used in the next paper section in order to design individual terminal elements. The objective of this study is to propose an approach methodology regarding the terminal connection to railway and road infrastructure, necessary quantification of the transport potential, which subsequently defines the operational need for handling equipment, and other parameters of the terminal fundamental elements. This methodological guideline is based on variant recommendations to equip the terminal with various handling devices, which are then evaluated, applying the exact decision making methods. Such an evaluation is included in the fourth part of the article. Here, the authors try to find out which terminal equipment is the most appropriate in terms of overall terminal efficiency. The last part of the manuscript is devoted to the final discussion of the key findings and conclusion containing an insight into potential future projects or studies to be addressed.

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confidence: 99%

“…To a greater or lesser extent, several authors have addressed the issue of building intermodal transport terminals, for example, [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Application of Specific Mathematical Methods in the Context of Revitalization of Defunct Intermodal Transport Terminal: A Case Study

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“…Caris et al [45] have classified intermodal transport research based on the following topics: political support (e.g., [46]), design of the terminal network (e.g., [47]), design of intermodal services (e.g., [48]), intermodal routing (e.g., [49]), operations of container drayage (e.g., [50]), use of innovative information and communication technologies (e.g., [51]). In addition, in the literature one can find the examples of solving the problems concerning transshipment technologies (e.g., [52]), costs analysis (e.g., [53]), transportation units (e.g., [54]), terminal location [11,12,26,55], selection of the efficient terminal types [56], evaluation of the terminal technologies [16], evaluation of the basic characteristics of the different types of intermodal terminal [10,57], evaluation of the logistics performance for freight mode choice at intermodal terminal [58], measuring the terminal performance [59], optimization of the zones for temporary container storage [60], spatial optimization of the terminal subsystems, i.e., layout optimization [61], etc. The special class of researches deals with the various problems of intermodal terminals, and intermodal transport in general, with the focus on the sustainability, e.g., loading optimization in intermodal terminal considering energy consumption [62,63], terminal location selection for development of the sustainable transport system [64], integration of various technologies in intermodal transport chains (e.g., [65,66]), container routing in a sustainable intermodal transport systems [67], etc.…”

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Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

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Growing competition in the global market imposes the need for adequate planning of transportation processes and development of intermodal transport networks, whereby intermodal terminals play a key role. This paper proposes a methodology for prioritization of the intermodal terminal's development features, as the procedure in its planning process, leading to the design of the intermodal terminal in accordance with the needs of various stakeholders and the principles of the sustainable development. As the stakeholders often have conflicting interests and objectives, it is necessary to consider a broad set of requirements and developmental features that enable the fulfillment of the defined requirements. In order to solve the problem this paper proposes a new hybrid multi-criteria decision-making model that combines Delphi, Analytical Network Process (ANP) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) methods in the fuzzy environment. The applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated by solving an example of planning an intermodal terminal in Belgrade.Sustainability 2019, 11, 4102 2 of 20 gained substantial attention in recent years, in academic research (e.g., [5,6]), as well as in practice. For example, the European Union set the goals to shift 30% of the road freight transport over 300 km to other, more environmental friendly means of transport (such as rail and waterborne), by the year 2030, and more than 50% by 2050 [7]. These goals can be achieved only by more intensive development of the intermodal transport.One of the major subsystems of the intermodal transport is intermodal terminal representing the place of storage and transshipment of intermodal transport units between the different modes of transport [8]. Intermodal terminals play a significant role in achieving socio-economic and environmental sustainability [9], and their development has an impact on improving the competitive advantage in the market [10]. Accordingly, requirements, goals and needs of different stakeholders, such as investors, owners, operators of the terminal, terminal users, authorities and residents, have to be in taken into consideration in the process of intermodal terminal planning. Their demands are often conflicting; therefore, a solution that should fit all actors involved is the goal in the planning process. Thus far, the research in the area of intermodal transport planning focused mainly on finding the optimal location for intermodal terminals (e.g., [11][12][13]) or how to improve operational efficiency of inland intermodal terminals [14][15][16]. However, the research related to solving the intermodal terminal planning problems taking into consideration variety of methods is rather scarce. Papers dealing with terminal planning are mainly focused on the intermodal transport network planning or the selection of terminal location. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to define a methodology that comprehensively examines the different stakeholders' requirements based on which it defines and prioritizes development features ...

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A novel integrated large-scale group MCDM model under fuzzy environment for selection of reach stacker in a container terminal

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Intermodal Terminal Handling Equipment Selection Using a Fuzzy Multi-criteria Decision-making Model

Cited by 19 publications

References 51 publications

Application of Specific Mathematical Methods in the Context of Revitalization of Defunct Intermodal Transport Terminal: A Case Study

Application of Specific Mathematical Methods in the Context of Revitalization of Defunct Intermodal Transport Terminal: A Case Study

Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

A novel integrated large-scale group MCDM model under fuzzy environment for selection of reach stacker in a container terminal

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