2008
HMS 2008 Proceeding
Conrocaps- modelling intermodal terminals to calculate their capacity
Authors: Susanne Ficke, Holger Schütt
Abstract
The worldwide increase in transportation leads to capacity problems on seaside as well as hinterland terminals. Based on the rough layout, productivity figures and realistic traffic schedules the capacity of a terminal will be calculated by ConRoCAPS. The system handles Containers as well as RoRo (Roll on, Roll off) cargo. The capacity of each interface (quayside, road, rail) is calculated in a similar manner, based on the facility structure, the carrier mix and available resource types and the annual turnover regarding shift schedules and terminal processes. The results show figures concerning utilization and productivity as well as operation, idle and waiting times. This tool enables the planner to detect bottlenecks in very early phases and dimension the interfaces of the terminal in a balanced way.
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