Modeling dry-port-based freight distribution planning

Crainic, Teodor Gabriel; Dell'Olmo, Paolo; Ricciardi, Nicoletta; Sgalambro, Antonino

doi:10.1016/j.trc.2015.03.026

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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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“…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.…”

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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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“…On the other hand, mathematical, optimization, and modeling methods have been used to analyze the effect of inland terminals on carbon emissions. Crainic et al (2015) used mixed integer programming mathematical formulation to solve planning problems of dry intermodal inland terminals regarding schedules of fleet vehicles and optimal routes [18]. Tsao and Linh (2018) used a non-linear optimization method (the continuous approximation model) to help in the design of seaport-dry-port networks and concluded that the development of dry ports and the use of multimodal transport, for example using rail transport, which is a greener type of transport than road, could reduce carbon costs [15].…”

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Improving the Performance of Dry and Maritime Ports by Increasing Knowledge about the Most Relevant Functionalities of the Terminal Operating System (TOS)

Hervás-Peralta¹,

Poveda-Reyes²,

Molero³

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Maritime transport in the European Union has increased in the last years, triggering congestion in many of the most important sea and river ports. A lot of works have highlighted how the connection between these ports and dry ports can contribute to reducing port congestion and emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). This work aims to improve the knowledge about the functionalities of Terminal Operating Systems (TOSs) managing container terminals of sea, river, and dry ports, with the aim of improving their performance and contributing to reducing congestion and GHG emissions to achieve a higher sustainability. The contribution and novelty of this paper in the field of container-terminals logistics research is the use of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to identify and hierarchize TOS functionalities. The robustness of the model was checked by applying a sensitivity analysis. One hundred and seven functionalities were grouped into six main clusters: Warehouse, Maritime Operations, Gate, Master Data, Communications, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Dashboard. The results show that time tracking of vessels, space optimization, development of loading and unloading lists, and optimization of container locations are the most important functionalities of a TOS. This work is addressed to developers, sellers, managers, and users of TOSs and researchers working on container-terminal performance.

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“…In most cases the role of the dry port is an effective interface for all the hinterland shippers; it allows to transfer the container storage and sorting functions from congested transhipments point to inland locations, where more space is available. The connection between seaport and dry port are ensured by fast and reliable service (by road or by rail) that allows to consider the inland sites as a real extension of the seaport lies in a substantial decrease of the seaport zone congestion (Crainic et al, 2015). If on one hand the identification of a dry port leads to many benefits on terminal congestion under economic and environmental perspective, on the other hand the transport of the containers from the seaport to the dry port, requires resources, generates extra costs, and introduce a further polluting source due to emissions generated by transport means adopted for the containers handling outside the seaport.…”

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A model-based Decision Support System for multiple container terminals hub management

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Boenzi

Digiesi

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Paper aims:To develop a model-based Decision Support System (DSS) that allows identifying the best strategy of the inter-/intra-terminal flows of the containers in order to increasing the performance of the hub under economic and environmental perspective.Originality: The adoption of a dry port can effectively solve the congestion problem of a terminal only if an integrated sustainable solution (dry port location and container strategy storage) is identified.Research method: The model is based on a heuristic computational algorithm for non-linear programming. Main findings:The application of DSS to a full-scale numerical case show the model capabilities in identifying the optimal logistic strategies ensuring a low CF and in optimizing the cost due to transport activities.

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Modeling dry-port-based freight distribution planning

Cited by 88 publications

References 34 publications

Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

Improving the Performance of Dry and Maritime Ports by Increasing Knowledge about the Most Relevant Functionalities of the Terminal Operating System (TOS)

A model-based Decision Support System for multiple container terminals hub management

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