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A Discrete Event Simulation Model for Evaluating Inland Terminal's efficiency: A Case Study of Ladkrabang Inland Container Depot | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore
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A Discrete Event Simulation Model for Evaluating Inland Terminal's efficiency: A Case Study of Ladkrabang Inland Container Depot


Abstract:

An inland terminal, or dry port, is one of main facilities in the logistical network of maritime transportation as it helps provide access between hinterland and the rest...Show More

Abstract:

An inland terminal, or dry port, is one of main facilities in the logistical network of maritime transportation as it helps provide access between hinterland and the rest of the world via the seaports. While the impact of these inland terminal on the efficiency of multimodal transportation has recently become more evident, it is relatively challenging to evaluate dry port's performance, as it typically involves with many operations performed by different gate operators with different numbers of container handling equipment (CHE). To properly evaluate dry port's performance, in this paper, a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model is proposed and implemented in SIMIO modeling platform based on the current data of Ladkrabang Inland Container Depot (LICD), Thailand. According to our results, we have found that, currently, all CHE types at the LICD are not well utilized, especially the internal trucks, as the frequency of trains arriving at the LICD is still far too few. We also find that the utilization of CHE does not significant change as we vary the proportion of cargo transported by trains to trucks from 30:70 to 50:50, while maintaining total container flow. As such, we suggest that gate operators should form a CHE sharing agreement in order to improve CHE efficiency, and so the LICD's, which would be crucial for their survivability, especially after the post pandemic.
Date of Conference: 23-26 April 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 26 May 2021
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Conference Location: Chengdu, China

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