Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access
Advanced search

Search results

1 – 10 of over 11000
To view the access options for this content please click here
Book part
Publication date: 2 October 2001

Seaport Terminal Management

Brian Thomas

HTML
PDF (458 KB)
EPUB (186 KB)

Abstract

Details

Handbook of Transport Systems and Traffic Control
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/9781615832460-037
ISBN: 978-1-61-583246-0

Content available
Article
Publication date: 11 January 2021

The efficiency of major container terminals in China: super-efficiency data envelopment analysis approach

Liu-Liu Li, Young-Joon Seo and Min-Ho Ha

Seaports are a signifier for the world economy and international trade. Notwithstanding the considerable role of Chinese ports in global trade, only few studies have…

HTML
PDF (560 KB)

Abstract

Purpose

Seaports are a signifier for the world economy and international trade. Notwithstanding the considerable role of Chinese ports in global trade, only few studies have explored the efficiency of Chinese container terminals. Furthermore, studies on Chinese port efficiency has typically centered on port-level analysis, not terminal level. Therefore, this study aims to examine the operation efficiency of Chinese container terminals.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses super-efficiency data envelopment analysis (SE-DEA) approach. SE-DEA is superior than basic DEA model because it is feasible for categorizing and ranking the efficiency of container terminals more accurately and comprehensively. In the basic model, if the several decision-making units (DMUs) are efficient, the efficiency value of them is “1.” However, in the SE-DEA model, the most efficient DMU is over “1.” Based on the level of container throughput in 2018, the top 20 Chinese container terminal companies were selected. Various production quotas were selected as inputs, while the container throughput was considered output.

Findings

The findings show that Terminal Shanghai Mingdong Container Terminal Co., Ltd. was ranked 1, followed by Shanghai Shengdong International Container Terminal Co., Ltd., Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. and Yidong Container Terminal Branch.

Originality/value

This study contributes to providing some insights into Chinese container terminal industry to augment the efficiency. This study also provides practical and policy implications (e.g. better terminal operations) for container terminals.

Details

Maritime Business Review, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-08-2020-0051
ISSN: 2397-3757

Keywords

  • China
  • Data envelopment analysis
  • Container terminal
  • Port efficiency
  • Super-efficiency DEA

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 13 November 2009

An investigation into yard allocation for outbound containers

Weijian Mi, Wei Yan, Junliang He and Daofang Chang

The purpose of this paper is to propose a yard allocation model via objective programming. This is initially postulated based on a rolling‐horizon strategy, which aims at…

HTML
PDF (224 KB)

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose a yard allocation model via objective programming. This is initially postulated based on a rolling‐horizon strategy, which aims at allotting outbound containers into yard.

Design/methodology/approach

To resolve the NP‐hard problem regarding the yard allocation model, a hybrid algorithm, which applies heuristic rules and distributed genetic algorithm (DGA), is then employed.

Findings

It could be observed from the case study that this proposed approach is proven effective for resolving the container yard allocation problem. The total loading time onto vessels, the total horizontal transportation distance and the imbalance among blocks are improved.

Research limitations/implications

This paper does not deal with equipment scheduling.

Practical implications

This approach helps to minimize turnaround time; handling cost of vessels; the workloads among blocks are balanced for each vessel; and the total distance of container transportation.

Originality/value

This paper designs a hybrid algorithm, which integrates heuristic rules and DGA. In details, the heuristic rules are developed for generating feasible solutions, while the DGA was applied for optimizing these solutions.

Details

COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, vol. 28 no. 6
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/03321640910992001
ISSN: 0332-1649

Keywords

  • Simulation
  • Logistics data programming
  • Containers
  • Materials handling
  • Programming and algorithm theory

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 1 December 1996

Container transport ‐ a case study

Dirk Cattrysse, Kris Geeroms, Ann Proost and Carine Van der Heyde

Discusses the building of a prototype decision‐support system for a container transport company in the light of constraining factors which affect scheduling of trucks and…

HTML
PDF (51 KB)

Abstract

Discusses the building of a prototype decision‐support system for a container transport company in the light of constraining factors which affect scheduling of trucks and vehicle routeing problems of various kinds. Considers the prototype’s data requirements and describes the information flow analysis, drawing conclusions and offering suggestions, before proceeding to model the problem as a vehicle routeing problem. Describes the development of an heuristic procedure and how it was tested and validated. Summarizes the benefits of the analysis and the prototype’s construction.

Details

Logistics Information Management, vol. 9 no. 6
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09576059610148450
ISSN: 0957-6053

Keywords

  • Data structuring
  • Decision-support systems
  • Information modelling
  • Transport operations
  • Vehicle scheduling

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 1 February 1972

To own or lease—which way for container operations?

PETER HUNTER

The decision to own or lease is complicated by the varying descriptions alloted to the container as an entity in itself and as an instrument of physical distribution … up…

HTML
PDF (494 KB)

Abstract

The decision to own or lease is complicated by the varying descriptions alloted to the container as an entity in itself and as an instrument of physical distribution … up to the point of acceptance in many quarters as part of the ship itself. The variety of descriptions is reminiscent of the old tale resulting from an examination of an elephant by three blind men.

Details

International Journal of Physical Distribution, vol. 2 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/eb038854
ISSN: 0020-7527

Content available
Article
Publication date: 26 October 2020

The global trends of automated container terminal: a systematic literature review

W.K. Kon, Noorul Shaiful Fitri Abdul Rahman, Rudiah Md Hanafiah and Saharuddin Abdul Hamid

Since the first automated container terminal (ACT) was introduced at Europe Container Terminals Delta Terminal in Port Rotterdam back in the year 1992, a lot of research…

HTML
PDF (845 KB)

Abstract

Purpose

Since the first automated container terminal (ACT) was introduced at Europe Container Terminals Delta Terminal in Port Rotterdam back in the year 1992, a lot of research had been done to improve the management of ACT. However, up until recently, the number of literature available still appeared scarce. Hence, this paper aims to review the collection of literature about ACT to generate an exhaustive summary to answer the formulated review question in this study.

Design/methodology/approach

Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses to narrow down the search parameters of literature retrieved so that only relevant articles were only selected. The systematic literature reviews were applied to analyse the content of the articles retrieved to determine its journal ranking, research findings and timeline of publications.

Findings

The adoption of ACT technology by container terminal operators could increase the terminal efficiency in productivity, cost reduction and environmental sustainability. Owing to global environmental awareness, the research trend of container terminal field and container terminal operator in the terminal design is much more environmentally friendly oriented.

Research limitations/implications

The limited numbers of experts in the management of ACT are causing challenges in data collections.

Practical implications

The analysis of the global ACT trend could help academicians and industrial investors to review the revolution timeline of maritime technology in port and shipping that is happening rapidly.

Originality/value

The analysis of timeline and collective literature leads to the propose of the conceptual framework to determine the relationship between increased productivity, cost reduction and environmentally sustainable.

Details

Maritime Business Review, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-03-2020-0016
ISSN: 2397-3757

Keywords

  • Technology
  • Systematic literature review
  • PRISMA
  • Container terminal
  • Automated container terminal

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 23 November 2020

Can the shape influence entropy generation for thermal convection of identical fluid mass with identical heating? A finite element introspection

Leo Lukose and Tanmay Basak

This paper aims to investigate the role of shapes of containers (nine different containers) on entropy generation minimization involving identical cross-sectional area…

HTML
PDF (2.7 MB)

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to investigate the role of shapes of containers (nine different containers) on entropy generation minimization involving identical cross-sectional area (1 sq. unit) in the presence of identical heating (isothermal). The nine containers are categorized into three classes based on their geometric similarities (Class 1: square, tilted square and parallelogram; Class 2: trapezoidal type 1, trapezoidal type 2 and triangular; Class 3: convex, concave and curved triangular).

Design/methodology/approach

Galerkin finite element method is used to solve the governing equations for a representative fluid (engine oil: Pr = 155) at Ra = 103–105. In addition, finite element method is used to solve the streamfunction equation and evaluate the entropy generation terms (Sψ and Sθ). Average Nusselt number ( Nub¯) and average dimensionless spatial temperature ( θ^) are also evaluated via the finite element basis sets.

Findings

Based on larger Nub¯, larger θ^ and optimal Stotal values, containers from each class are preferred as follows: Class 1: parallelogrammic and square, Class 2: trapezoidal type 1 and Class 3: convex (larger θ^, optimum Stotal) and concave (larger Nub¯). Containers with curved walls lead to enhance the thermal performance or efficiency of convection processes.

Practical implications

Comparison of entropy generation, intensity of thermal mixing ( θ^) and average heat transfer rate give a clear picture for choosing the appropriate containers for processing of fluids at various ranges of Ra. The results based on this study may be useful to select a container (belonging to a specific class or containers with curved or plane walls), which can give optimal thermal performance from the given heat input, thereby leading to energy savings.

Originality/value

This study depicts that entropy generation associated with the convection process can be reduced via altering the shapes of containers to improve the thermal performance or efficiency for processing of identical mass with identical heat input. The comparative study of nine containers elucidates that the values of local maxima of Sψ (Sψ,max), Sθ (Sθ,max) and magnitude of Stotal vary with change in shapes of the containers (Classes 1–3) at fixed Pr and Ra. Such a comparative study based on entropy generation minimization on optimal heating during convection of fluid is yet to appear in the literature. The outcome of this study depicts that containers with curved walls are instrumental to optimize entropy generation with reasonable thermal processing rates.

Details

International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-05-2020-0257
ISSN: 0961-5539

Keywords

  • Natural convection
  • Entropy generation
  • Class 1
  • Class 2
  • Class 3
  • Curved walls

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 11 November 2020

Common resources-resource bundling-performance: the mediating role of resource bundling in container terminal operations

Teddy Laksmana, Himanshu Shee and Vinh V. Thai

Building on the resource-based view (RBV) perspective of common resources, the objective of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of container terminals' common…

HTML
PDF (687 KB)

Abstract

Purpose

Building on the resource-based view (RBV) perspective of common resources, the objective of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of container terminals' common resources (i.e. government support and terminal resources) on resource bundling strategies and subsequent effect on service performance.

Design/methodology/approach

Using cross-sectional survey data collected from a sample of 216 respondents of Indonesia's container terminals, this study used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesised relationships between common resources, resource bundling strategies and service performance.

Findings

Government support and terminal resources (personnel and physical), both as sources of common resources when bundled effectively, are found to have positive and significant effect on terminal service performance. The resource bundling strategies fully mediate the relationship between container terminals' common resources and service performance.

Practical implications

The study introduces the notion of common resources to container terminal managers in contrast to the valuable, rare, inimitable and non-substitutable (VRIN) types. It is recommended that appropriate resource bundling strategies can turn the common resources into VRIN resources that can be used to obtain desired service performance.

Originality/value

RBV theorists suggest that resources that are VRIN types can be the source of competitive advantage. However, the resources can also be common, basic and valuable, a fact that is rarely investigated in the literature. These common resources can be bundled judiciously with other pre-existing resources to create VRIN resources. This research enriches the RBV by empirically validating that VRIN resources are embedded within various common resources bundling strategies.

Details

International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, vol. 50 no. 9/10
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2019-0340
ISSN: 0960-0035

Keywords

  • Government support
  • Container terminal resources
  • Common resources
  • Resource bundling
  • Service performance
  • Container terminal
  • SEM
  • Indonesia

To view the access options for this content please click here
Article
Publication date: 21 September 2020

Finite element analysis of ports pavement under container loading

Sajad Hasheminasab and Ehsan Kashi

In many coastal areas where there are problematic soils, pavement construction on the soil is difficult because of the low shear strength and high consolidated. Also…

HTML
PDF (602 KB)

Abstract

Purpose

In many coastal areas where there are problematic soils, pavement construction on the soil is difficult because of the low shear strength and high consolidated. Also, given that the container terminals constitute more than 70% of the port area and as pavement in these areas is subject to heavy loads due to the long-term container storage, wheels of transport and movement equipment, the pavement must tolerate a distributed loading of at least 4 ton/m2 in accordance with the type and weight of the containers imposed on the pavement. This study aims to investigate a variety of common pavement designs in coastal areas of southern Iran. The pavement type and characteristics of the subgrade layers are the same for each port; the thickness of different pavement layers is designed.

Design/methodology/approach

Due to problematic soil in the pavement subgrade, heavy and long-term container loading and the associated equipment, port pavement enjoys great importance.

Findings

The designed pavements are modeled by ABAQUS finite element software. The pavements are subject to a static load imposed by the corner casting container and resulted a distributed load 4 tons/m2. The results from data analysis show that the concrete block pavements influenced by the containers static loads of 3%–20% have less vertical displacement on the subgrade than other pavements (rigid and flexible).

Originality/value

This paper is modeling 3 port pavement in Iran. Based on field evaluation and simulation actual loading on pavement.

Details

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2020-0301
ISSN: 1726-0531

Keywords

  • Modeling
  • ABAQUS
  • Container terminal
  • Container
  • Port pavement

To view the access options for this content please click here
Book part
Publication date: 12 January 2012

Overview and Gaps in Container Terminal Industry Studies

Ioannis N. Lagoudis

There is significant amount of literature tackling different issues related to the port industry. The present chapter focuses on a single business unit of seaports aiming…

HTML
PDF (456 KB)
EPUB (1.8 MB)

Abstract

There is significant amount of literature tackling different issues related to the port industry. The present chapter focuses on a single business unit of seaports aiming at the documentation of works related to container terminals.

An effort to review, collect and present the majority of the works present in the last 30 years, between 1980 and 2010, has been made in order to picture the problems dealt and methods used by the authors in the specific research field. To facilitate the reader, studies have been grouped under five categories of addressed problems (productivity and competitiveness, yard and equipment utilization, equipment scheduling, berth planning, loading/unloading) and four modelling methodologies (mathematics and operations research, management and economics, simulation, stochastic modelling).

The analysis shows that most works focus on productivity and competitiveness issues followed by yard and equipment utilisation and equipment scheduling. In reference to the methodologies used managerial and economic approaches lead, followed by mathematics and operations research.

In reference to future research, two fields have been identified where there is scope of significant contribution by the academic community: container terminal security and container terminal supply chain integration.

The present chapter provides the framework for researchers in the field of port container terminals to picture the so far works in this research area and enables the identification of gaps at both research question and methodology level for further research.

Details

Maritime Logistics
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/9781780523415-010
ISBN: 978-1-78052-340-8

Keywords

  • Container terminals
  • methodologies
  • literature review
  • supply chain
  • logistics
  • operations

Access
Only content I have access to
Only Open Access
Year
  • Last week (19)
  • Last month (61)
  • Last 3 months (207)
  • Last 6 months (372)
  • Last 12 months (696)
  • All dates (11618)
Content type
  • Article (10026)
  • Book part (952)
  • Earlycite article (284)
  • Case study (173)
  • Expert briefing (147)
  • Executive summary (34)
  • Graphic analysis (2)
1 – 10 of over 11000
Emerald Publishing
  • Opens in new window
  • Opens in new window
  • Opens in new window
  • Opens in new window
© 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited

Services

  • Authors Opens in new window
  • Editors Opens in new window
  • Librarians Opens in new window
  • Researchers Opens in new window
  • Reviewers Opens in new window

About

  • About Emerald Opens in new window
  • Working for Emerald Opens in new window
  • Contact us Opens in new window
  • Publication sitemap

Policies and information

  • Privacy notice
  • Site policies
  • Modern Slavery Act Opens in new window
  • Chair of Trustees governance statement Opens in new window
  • COVID-19 policy Opens in new window
Manage cookies

We’re listening — tell us what you think

  • Something didn’t work…

    Report bugs here

  • All feedback is valuable

    Please share your general feedback

  • Member of Emerald Engage?

    You can join in the discussion by joining the community or logging in here.
    You can also find out more about Emerald Engage.

Join us on our journey

  • Platform update page

    Visit emeraldpublishing.com/platformupdate to discover the latest news and updates

  • Questions & More Information

    Answers to the most commonly asked questions here