SYSTEMS APPROACH TO THE EVALUATION OF LANDSIDE CONTAINER HANDLING OPERATIONS

The traditional methods of evaluating container terminal operations--computer simulation allied to extensive mathematical calculations or reliance on existing operator experience--both have individual drawbacks. Combination of the best features of the two methods, however, can be of practical value. This article by the assistant director, technical services, of the UK National Ports Council, based on the work undertaken for the Council by Livesey and Henderson Consulting Engineers, describes the analytical method evolved by the NPC.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  115 Bedford Road
  London SW4 7RA,   England 
• Publication Date: 1977-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 93-95
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container handling; Container terminals; Container traffic; Containerization; Marine terminals; Mathematical models; Port structures; Ports; Terminal operations; Traffic simulation
• Old TRIS Terms: Simulated container traffic
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170711
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Cargo Systems International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 7 1978 12:00AM