OPTIMIZATION OF CONTAINER PROCESSES : Terminal Management
Eboyie, Francis (2015)
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015052710648
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015052710648
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Abstract
The thesis outlines the possibilities of optimization in a maritime container terminal. The focus was on maximizing the system output and optimizing the terminal capacity. The aim was to find operations required for optimizing the terminal and means to achieve full utilization of the terminal handling equipment.
Based on the related theory, a review of different operations in a container terminal was compiled in order to understand the terms applied in the maritime industries. Those included container terminal, terminal management, containers, and communication technology to name a few.
With regard to the data collected, the discharging and loading process of a containership were discussed, and the cycle time of the transfer equipment were analyzed. The means of communicating among parties and the requisition of operating equipment were also discussed. Container inspection in the terminal and its process at the gate were discussed as well.
The results of the thesis suggested means to achieve a shorter transshipment time. This included modification of the current means of data transfer and the introduction of smart card technology at the gate. Moreover, some actions that permit better utilization of the transfer and handling equipment which do not require external investment were proposed. A full utilization of the terminal equipment is possible with the application of a cycle time reduction strategy for the transfer trucks
The thesis outlines the possibilities of optimization in a maritime container terminal. The focus was on maximizing the system output and optimizing the terminal capacity. The aim was to find operations required for optimizing the terminal and means to achieve full utilization of the terminal handling equipment.
Based on the related theory, a review of different operations in a container terminal was compiled in order to understand the terms applied in the maritime industries. Those included container terminal, terminal management, containers, and communication technology to name a few.
With regard to the data collected, the discharging and loading process of a containership were discussed, and the cycle time of the transfer equipment were analyzed. The means of communicating among parties and the requisition of operating equipment were also discussed. Container inspection in the terminal and its process at the gate were discussed as well.
The results of the thesis suggested means to achieve a shorter transshipment time. This included modification of the current means of data transfer and the introduction of smart card technology at the gate. Moreover, some actions that permit better utilization of the transfer and handling equipment which do not require external investment were proposed. A full utilization of the terminal equipment is possible with the application of a cycle time reduction strategy for the transfer trucks