TOOLS FOR ANALYSING OPERATIONAL OPTIMIZATION IN A CONTAINER SHIP TERMINAL

Abstract

: Placing the work in context: Containerization has made transportation cheaper, and this has changed the global economy and trade. The efficiency of a container terminal requires: a) high-performance equipment for high performance management; b) large area to facilitate the movement of handling equipment and placement of containers; c) good organization of its operation. The purpose of the work: The present paper aims to present operating tools in a container terminal, which will contribute to reducing operating times and possible human errors. Research, methodology: a) Analysis of container terminal design tool; b) Optimization, automation and integration of technological equipment in containerized shipping. Results: a) structure and calculus of the model of the container ship terminal-case study new terminal Port Agigea-Constanta; b) different scenarios of different parts of the terminal- handling operation, the characteristics of quay crane and the characteristics of different equipment types for transferring container between quay-yard and inside the yard; c) selecting the best scenario that would lead to short operating times and to the exclusion of human errors that can lead to accidents at work. Conclusions: The goal of the study is to find the tools for optimal design of the container ship terminal which includes more functionalities with reduced operational times and exclusions of human errors.