Journal articles: 'Synchromodalité'

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Sakti, Sekar, Lele Zhang, and Russell G. Thompson. "Synchronization in synchromodality." Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 179 (November 2023): 103321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2023.103321.

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Pfoser, Sarah, Herbert Kotzab, and Ilja Bäumler. "Antecedents, mechanisms and effects of synchromodal freight transport: a conceptual framework from a systematic literature review." International Journal of Logistics Management 33, no. 1 (December 14, 2021): 190–213. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlm-10-2020-0400.

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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to offer an overview of the current state of research in a specific field of transport, namely synchromodality. This includes a conceptual discussion of this innovative transport concept to differentiate it from previous concepts as well as the identification of the antecedents, mechanisms and effects of synchromodality.Design/methodology/approachThe paper combines systematic and content analysis-based approaches to literature review to analyse and synthesise a final sample of 88 publications related to synchromodality.FindingsSynchromodality is a transport concept in its infancy which suffers from ambiguous definitions and a lack of theoretical grounding. The paper identifies four mechanisms which differentiate synchromodality from other transport concepts: real-time switching, integrated network planning, horizontal collaboration and mode-free booking. Seven technical and six managerial antecedents for these mechanisms of synchromodality are defined.Research limitations/implicationsExisting research on synchromodality is largely focused on technical antecedents (e.g. information and communication technology, sophisticated planning systems). Suggestions for further research include managerial problems such as business models or measures to induce a mental shift and trust.Originality/valueThis paper gives a structured overview of the research field of synchromodality and presents existing research from a content-focused perspective. It also indicates opportunities for future research and contributes to a generally accepted understanding of synchromodality.

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Jackson, Ilya, Maria Jesus Saenz, Yulu Li, and Michelle Stephanie Ramirez Moreno. "Synchromodal Supply Chains for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods." Applied Sciences 13, no. 5 (February 28, 2023): 3119. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app13053119.

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Synchromodality is an emerging concept in supply chain management. A synchromodal supply chain can be defined as a multimodal transportation planning system, wherein the different agents work in an integrated and flexible way that enables them to dynamically adapt the transport mode based on real-time information from stakeholders, customers, and the logistic network. The potential of synchromodality for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is related to the nature of business. The FMCG market is characterized by relatively low margins and high turnover, which is especially important in export supply chains. However, for a company, it may be challenging to objectively evaluate the costs and benefits, not to mention the design of a synchronized supply chain. In order to facilitate the adoption of the concept and guide the practitioners, our study put forward the following research questions: What should be considered in incorporating synchromodality in the export supply chain for FMCG? How should companies approach tradeoffs among factors affecting the supply chain? To answer these questions, we propose an adaptable framework, which should be considered a primary contribution of our study. The framework incorporates the center of gravity model, mixed integer linear programming, and sensitivity analysis. The framework is validated using a real-world problem from a multinational FMCG company. The problem involves the optimal volume allocation and the selection of the most efficient transportation mode for inland freight. Our study demonstrates that incorporating synchromodality in the export supply chain could reduce the overall cost by 9% and enhance flexibility by allowing multiple modes of transportation.

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Dong, Chuanwen, Robert Boute, Alan McKinnon, and Marc Verelst. "Investigating synchromodality from a supply chain perspective." Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment 61 (June 2018): 42–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2017.05.011.

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Rahnev, Mariyan. "SYNCHROMODAL LOGISTICS NETWORKS." Journal Scientific and Applied Research 19, no. 1 (May 5, 2020): 39–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v19i1.292.

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The intermodal freight transportation is being discussed for decades as an alternative to the unimodal automobile transportation. However, it is still not a significant part of the total market of the freight transportation. A new and promising possibility for improvement the efficiency of the freight transportation systems is the synchromodal design of the transportation systems on the inside. A cornerstone for the synchromodality is the integrated view in the design and functioning of the intramodal transportation. With the synchromodal transportation we have a flexible and dynamic way of choosing the best transportation. Synchromodality can lead to a modal transition to a slower but more ecological ways of transport without compromising the cost or the quality. A prerequisite for synchromodal transportation is the ability to freely choose which transportation method to use and easily to switch from one method to another.

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Cichosz, Marzenna. "Synchromodality-as-a-Service – innowacyjny model transportu towarów." Studia i Prace Kolegium Zarządzania i Finansów, no. 169 (August 2, 2019): 57–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.33119/sip.2018.169.5.

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Synchromodalność (zsynchronizowana intermodalność) jest innowacyjną koncepcją w transporcie multimodalnym, która zakłada, że operator logistyczny po uprzednim ustaleniu ze zleceniodawcą głównych parametrów dostawy, takich jak np. cena, czas, współczynnik emisji CO2, może swobodnie wybrać, z jakich gałęzi i środków transportu skorzystać, oraz elastycznie zmieniać decyzję w zależności od sytuacji zaistniałej w procesie realizacji transportu. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest: 1) spojrzenie na synchromodalność jako na połączoną usługę (service connectivity) oferowaną w ramach innowacyjnego modelu mobilności frachtu, w którym wartości dla klienta i operatora logistycznego są zredefiniowane; 2) opracowanie założeń teoretycznych modelu Synchromodality-as-a-Service; 3) przedstawienie perspektyw rozwoju tej koncepcji w Polsce. Badanie obejmuje analizę literatury przedmiotu z zakresu synchromodalności. Ramy teoretyczne wyznaczają teoria innowacyjnych modeli biznesu i tworzenia wartości. W badaniu wykorzystano metodę dedukcji.

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Giusti, Riccardo, Daniele Manerba, and Roberto Tadei. "Smart Steaming: A New Flexible Paradigm for Synchromodal Logistics." Sustainability 13, no. 9 (April 21, 2021): 4635. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13094635.

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Slow steaming, i.e., the possibility to ship vessels at a significantly slower speed than their nominal one, has been widely studied and implemented to improve the sustainability of long-haul supply chains. However, to create an efficient symbiosis with the paradigm of synchromodality, an evolution of slow steaming called smart steaming is introduced. Smart steaming is about defining a medium speed execution of shipping movements and the real-time adjustment (acceleration and deceleration) of traveling speeds to pursue the entire logistic system’s overall efficiency and sustainability. For instance, congestion in handling facilities (intermodal hubs, ports, and rail stations) is often caused by the common wish to arrive as soon as possible. Therefore, smart steaming would help avoid bottlenecks, allowing better synchronization and decreasing waiting time at ports or handling facilities. This work aims to discuss the strict relationships between smart steaming and synchromodality and show the potential impact of moving from slow steaming to smart steaming in terms of sustainability and efficiency. Moreover, we will propose an analysis considering the pros, cons, opportunities, and risks of managing operations under this new policy.

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Filom, Siyavash, and Saiedeh Razavi. "Decarbonization through modal shift using a synchromodal platform: A case study in the Great Lakes." Journal of Supply Chain Management Science 4, no. 3-4 (December 29, 2023): 97–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.59490/jscms.2023.7145.

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This paper offers an empirical study to explore the relationship between transportation modalities and environmental concerns, promoting the adoption of synchromodality as a strategic pathway to achieving sustainable freight transport. The study uses a synchromodal freight transportation platform to analyze the impact of carbon tax policy on modal shift and environmental sustainability. The synchromodal platform is based on an optimization model using Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP), incorporating carbon tax as a surrogate measure for environmental costs. A sensitivity analysis is conducted across four distinct scenarios in a case study in the Great Lakes region, focusing on the Canada-US transborder trade. The results of this study illustrate the considerable potential for increasing the utilization of more environmentally sustainable transportation modes in this region. While the addition of carbon tax entails increased total transportation costs for each unit of cargo, the synchromodal-enabled modal shift promises to mitigate transportation’s negative externalities, including congestion, environmental impacts, and noise pollution. The results also highlight the role of synchromodality as a catalyst for sustainable freight transport decisions in the context of a carbon-conscious world.

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Jesus, Mylena Cristine Rodrigues de, Edwin van Hassel, and Thierry Vanelslander. "Real-Life Synchromodality Challenges: A Qualitative Study in Flanders." Sustainability 15, no. 24 (December 14, 2023): 16836. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152416836.

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The search for more sustainable freight transport has been the focus in the last decades. In this way, the concept of synchromodality was built considering the collaboration of shippers and logistic service providers to enable real-time switching between transport modes and mode-free transport bookings, encouraging more flexible and sustainable freight transportation. However, there are several challenges to its implementation in real life, which is the focus of this paper. To achieve this, in addition to a literature study, a case study was conducted in Flanders, using a combination of qualitative methods, i.e., focus groups (FG) and expert interviews, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Challenges such as real-time decision making, limited infrastructure capacity, and the need for stakeholder collaboration were emphasized. Expert insights highlight the need for a forecast-based approach to facilitate mode shift decisions, particularly from roadway to inland waterway transport (IWT). The analysis underscores the potential benefits of the proposed synchromodal technology while acknowledging the requirements needed to make it real.

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Šakalys, Raimondas, Henrikas Sivilevičius, Laima Miliauskaitė, and Algirdas Šakalys. "Investigation and evaluation of main indicators impacting synchromodality using ARTIW and AHP methods." Transport 34, no. 3 (May 7, 2019): 300–311. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/transport.2019.9718.

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The East-West Transport Corridor (EWTC) in the Southern part of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) has been chosen as a practical area for implementation of a novel transportation concept called synchromodality. The main expectations in developing synchromodal transport system are related to the improvement of the transport service level, modal shift and capacities utilization of transport hubs along this corridor. However, in the absence of identification of major factors influencing synchromodal system it is difficult to evaluate a potential benefit of implementation of this new transport concept. Our main goal in this paper was, on the basis of a review and using a specific questionnaire, to determine the main indicators impacting effectiveness of the synchromodal system. Compatibility of experts’ opinions was verified by using Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) method. The paper will be useful for transport and logistics companies interested in moving towards synchromodal transport, as well as for future researchers. In the course of the research – using the Average Rank Transformation Into Weight (ARTIW) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods – it was determined that the normalized subjective weights of the five main criteria impacting synchromodality distributed in the following order: service quality, efficiency, infrastructure sufficiency, technical properties of terminals and interaction of technologies. In accordance with the Kendall’s concordance coefficient and consistency ratio values, expert opinions are consistent, which enabled the rankings of expert group averages and the eigenvector to take as a result of the task solution. The outcomes of the research presented in the paper have shown that service quality (transport time, service and waiting time, handling time, working hours, reliability and flexibility) is the most important indicator (criterion) impacting synchromodality. At the same time it is a big challenge for transport researchers because it requires to design and apply a qualitatively new mathematical models facilitating an establishment of an optimal synchromodal network and services along chosen transport corridor.

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Qu, Wenhua, Jafar Rezaei, Yousef Maknoon, and Lóránt Tavasszy. "Hinterland freight transportation replanning model under the framework of synchromodality." Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 131 (November 2019): 308–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2019.09.014.

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Kourounioti, Ioanna, Shalini Kurapati, Heide Lukosch, Lóránt Tavasszy, and Alexander Verbraeck. "Simulation Games to Study Transportation Issues and Solutions: Studies on Synchromodality." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 2672, no. 44 (October 4, 2018): 72–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0361198118792334.

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In this paper we discuss the application of simulation gaming to study the behavior and decision making of stakeholders when confronted with complex transportation problems. The problem we tackle is synchromodal transportation. Synchromodality requires the vertical and horizontal collaboration of stakeholders in all the levels of decision making. To facilitate this, we develop four games designed in a way that meets the needs of decision makers in each level. We present both board and digital games and the results from the first gaming sessions with Dutch supply chain and logistics professionals.

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Alaei, Shafagh, Koen Mommens, Javier Durán-Micco, and Cathy Macharis. "Evaluating Logistics Companies’ Readiness towards Adopting Synchromodality in the Flanders Region." Sustainability 16, no. 11 (June 5, 2024): 4834. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16114834.

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The transport sector accounts for approximately a quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions, with freight transport alone accounting for about one-third of the overall transport-related emissions. Mitigating the sector’s environmental impact is crucial for tackling climate change and achieving sustainable development goals. Modal shift is one of the main solutions to address this challenge; however, many companies have yet to realize its full potential. This paper presents a survey conducted in the Flanders region of Belgium, aiming to identify the challenges and barriers faced by industry players in this key geographical area and to explore the reasons behind the limited implementation of synchromodal transport among them. The survey evaluates the current state of synchromodal transport adoption and offers valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders aiming to enhance sustainability in the logistics sector. The findings emphasize that to overcome the identified challenges, both policy support and the companies’ commitment are required. Policy support includes establishing consistent regulations and promoting greener transport modes through providing incentives and technological advancements. This research contributes to the field by examining barriers to the adoption of synchromodality and exploring its application within the context of Flanders. By focusing on this strategic logistics hub, the study provides insights and recommendations tailored to the specific challenges of the region’s logistics sector. The challenges faced by industry players in Flanders offer a deeper understanding of modal shift dynamics, facilitating informed decision-making for policymakers and industry stakeholders. Implementing these strategies paves the way for more environmentally friendly, efficient, and integrated transport, benefiting both the industry and the planet.

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Setijadi, Setijadi, Verani Hartati, and Muchammad Fauzi. "STRATEGIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SYNCHROMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ON SUMATERA ISLAND." Jurnal Lebesgue : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Matematika, Matematika dan Statistika 5, no. 3 (December 12, 2024): 1854–68. https://doi.org/10.46306/lb.v5i3.777.

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The Sumatra region plays a significant role in Indonesia's economy. In 2022, for instance, the region contributed 22.04% to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), ranking just below Java, the largest contributor. Sumatra is rich in various resources such as plantations, oil, gas, and geothermal energy. However, the operational activities of freight transportation in Sumatra, particularly West Sumatra, still face several challenges stemming from the transportation system and environmental conditions. This research was conducted to explore the opportunities, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses of implementing a synchromodal transportation system in Sumatra as an analysis for its implementation. The study used the Synchromodality Framework and SWOT Analysis. Several transportation collaboration models have been developed, including unimodality, intermodality, multimodality, and synchromodality. Each model has its advantages and disadvantages and is applied based on the characteristics of the transportation system. Related studies have been conducted on multimodal transport, hub & spoke for regional transportation, and single-mode transport. The study concluded that the advantages of implementing a synchromodal transportation system in Sumatra include better utilization of available resources concerning real-time aspects, flexibility, collaboration and coordination, and synchronization. Its weaknesses are related to the need for collaboration networks among transportation operators from different business sectors. The opportunities for implementing synchromodal transportation in Sumatra include real-time aspects, flexibility, collaboration and coordination, synchronization, and commodity and regional factors. The challenges relate to the complexity of planning synchromodal transportation networks and routes, as well as the need for technological and information system support

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Pfoser, Sarah, Horst Treiblmaier, and Oliver Schauer. "Critical Success Factors of Synchromodality: Results from a Case Study and Literature Review." Transportation Research Procedia 14 (2016): 1463–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2016.05.220.

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Dong, Chuanwen. "A supply chain perspective of synchromodality to increase the sustainability of freight transportation." 4OR 16, no. 3 (December 14, 2017): 339–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10288-017-0367-x.

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Romenskaya, Maria V., Andrey D. Ershov, Mikhail Yu Sokolov, and Anna R. Arustamova. "About the current directions of railway logistics development at the testing ground of the Central transport hub." Innotrans, no. 1 (2023): 14–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.20291/2311-164x-2023-1-14-20.

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The article discusses the prospects for the development of freight transportation in the Moscow transport hub. The rapid population growth of the agglomeration dictates the need for the development of suburban-urban rail transportation, which imposes significant restrictions on preservation of freight operation of stations within the city of Moscow. For these reasons, it is necessary to search for new approaches to organization of cargo delivery by rail in Moscow and the Moscow region. Conclusions are drawn that the development of a terminal network for container transportation should be accompanied by introduction of new approaches to cargo traffic management based on the principles of synchromodality. It is recommended to develop logistics technologies based on the technology of accelerated freight transportation with involvement of freight flows currently serviced by road transport on railway transport.

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Labarthe, Olivier, Ghazaleh Ahmadi, Walid Klibi, Jean-Christophe Deschamps, and Benoit Montreuil. "A sustainable on-demand urban delivery service enabled by synchromodality and synergy in passenger and freight mobility." Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies 161 (April 2024): 104544. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2024.104544.

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Batarlienė, Nijolė, and Raimondas Šakalys. "Mathematical Model for Cargo Allocation Problem in Synchromodal Transportation." Symmetry 13, no. 4 (March 25, 2021): 540. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/sym13040540.

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Synchromodality is a freight transport process in which information is exchanged expeditiously in order to maximize the benefits of different modes of transport and transport nodes in terms of efficiency and environmental impact. The aim of the study is to analyze the problems of synchronized intermodal traffic management between the main port and inland transport nodes in European transport corridors and to find reliable solutions to these problems. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to investigate the problem of the distribution of containers transported by rail between two transport terminals in a synchronous transport network. A specific optimization model is presented in this article. This optimization task is formulated as a stochastic integer programming model between the terminals located in Vilnius and Klaipeda Seaport, the essence of which is as follows: (a) to minimize the waiting time for container cargo at the location—terminal No. 1; (b) to minimize the total journey time of the train; (c) to minimize the waiting time for containerized cargo at the point of arrival—terminal No. 2.

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Delbart, Thibault, Yves Molenbruch, Kris Braekers, and An Caris. "Uncertainty in Intermodal and Synchromodal Transport: Review and Future Research Directions." Sustainability 13, no. 7 (April 2, 2021): 3980. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13073980.

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Long-haul continental freight flows still heavily rely on unimodal road transport. Intermodal transport, combining road transport with other transport modes, has the potential to have lower operating costs and to be more environmentally sustainable. However, road transport benefits from its better flexibility and adaptability to sudden disruptions and uncertainties. To facilitate a modal shift towards intermodal transport, it is crucial to improve its resilience (i.e., capability to resist and recover from sudden disruptions). Synchromodality is an extension of intermodality in which decisions on modal choice and routing are not predefined long in advance but are taken based on real-time information and may provide a step in that direction. The conducted literature review investigates how uncertainty can be handled in intermodal and synchromodal freight transport networks. The literature is classified based on the planning level, which is either strategic, tactical or operational. The main focus is on the studied types of uncertainty and the proposed solution approaches. This work contributes to the research field by reviewing the literature on intermodal and synchromodal transport with uncertainty, presenting measures to mitigate the effects of uncertainty and proposing future research directions.

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Mineev, Valery I., Valery M. Ivanov, and Maxim V. Kartashov. "Prospects for the development of transport in the Caspian region in the era of change." Russian Journal of Water Transport, no. 72 (September 20, 2022): 121–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.37890/jwt.vi72.290.

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In the total volume of cargo turnover of Russian seaports, the share of the Caspian Sea is about 1% and, from the point of view of statistics, it has practically no effect on the overall efficiency of their activities. However, the geopolitical and economic significance of this region can hardly be overestimated. It is a kind of crossroads of the international latitudinal and meridional transport corridors "TRACECA" and "North-South". Today, the potential for cooperation in the Caspian region is not used enough, in particular, the potential for growth in the production of agro-industrial and industrial products, which can be directed to meet the growing needs of the post-Soviet Caspian countries, Iran, India and the Persian Gulf countries, is poorly realized. The prospects of the Caspian region are inextricably linked with the development of transportation, which determines the need to assess the existing promising cargo base. The ultimate goal of such an analysis is to develop programs for the development of existing and creation of new transport routes based on the principles of synchromodality, including the distribution of the cargo base between vehicles and the organization of their movement along the most profitable routes.

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Pokrovskaya, O. D. "Economic comparison of options for piggyback terminal arrangement at a marshalling yard." Bulletin of scientific research results, no. 4 (December 2020): 78–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.20295/2223-9987-2020-4-78-100.

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Objective: To carry out an economic comparison of alternative options for a piggyback terminal layout solution in a marshalling yard. Methods: Modern logistics, customer focus approach, synchromodality, system analysis, comparison of options, forecasting, project and situational management methods were used. Results: Scenario forecasting allowed us to assess the possible dynamic patterns of traffic volumes for three options. The position of the yard in the hub is characterized. The technical and technology design of a piggyback terminal are briefly discussed. The terminal location options based on the yard infrastructure are indicated. Schematic solutions with different terminal-yard junctions through turnout track N 22 (option 1) and N 16 of the Transfer Park (option 2) are proposed. We have analyzed benefits and drawbacks, calculated the cost of the marshalling yard development for each developed option at 2014 values. In particular, the itemized capital investments and operating costs of the marshalling yard stepwise development are calculated and presented in a tabular form. Practical importance: The comparative analysis results for a set of technical and economic indicators are presented. Using the method of comparing options for different indicators, option 1 was selected as the most rational in terms of the minimum cumulative costs

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Zahid, Taiba, Fouzia Gillani, Usman Ghafoor, and Muhammad Raheel Bhutta. "Synchromodal Transportation Analysis of the One-Belt-One-Road Initiative Based on a Bi-Objective Mathematical Model." Sustainability 14, no. 6 (March 9, 2022): 3201. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14063201.

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Synchromodality is the key to finding sustainable solutions for logistics, especially across larger networks. The era of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought special attention to the disruptions in demand and supply across the world and has accentuated the need for sustainable transportation networks to handle such anomalies in supply chains. The proposed research develops a mathematical model for an intermodal transportation network and investigates the model on one of the largest and most widely discussed supply chain projects of the One-Belt-One-Road (OBOR) initiative. The proposed bi-objective model focuses on time and cost functions with rail, roads, and ships as modes of transportation. A detailed analysis was performed on various mode alternatives and links to evaluate their performance. The study provides an insightful understanding of the network with several suggestions. In contrast to roads and trains, container ships depict a fourfold increase in fuel consumption for an average ship weighing 4500 TEUs with the increase in shipping speed. It was concluded that increasing port capacity and reducing custom clearance time can have a major impact on lead times, and this is directly influenced by a country’s ease of doing business. Moreover, with its several branches, the OBOR initiative can provide a robust supply chain with increased logistical capacity.

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Ben Daya, Bechir, and Jean-François Audy. "Port Access Fluidity Management during a Major Extension Project: A Simulation-Based Case Study." Sustainability 16, no. 7 (March 28, 2024): 2834. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16072834.

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The increasing demand for freight services and the use of larger vessels to meet this demand has led to challenges related to storage space and logistics activities, highlighting the need for improvements in port infrastructure for better logistics management. At a crucial phase in its growth, the Port of Trois-Rivières in Canada is planning a major expansion, including the construction of a new terminal to enhance its hosting capacities and freight services. This expansion faces potential access congestion problems during the planned construction, exacerbated by the port’s urban setting. In response to the needs identified by the port authorities for this event, the study’s objective is to assess the implications of increased construction and freight truck flows on access gate fluidity and the impact of additional access infrastructure investment to mitigate potential congestion. These evaluations aim to define effective access management strategies throughout the construction period of the new terminal. To address these complexities, our approach is based on scenario analysis in variants co-constructed with the partner. These scenarios are evaluated using simulation models, configured according to parameters calibrated with a granularity that allows congestion detection. The results enabled an evaluation of the capability of existing and potential gates to manage access. Subsequently, recommendations were shaped in accordance with the expected objectives to manage access traffic effectively. These recommendations concern the optimization of construction activity planning, the layout and planning of access, and the importance of enhanced collaboration between municipal and port authorities for more controlled road traffic management. Recognizing the importance of synchromodality, road network centrality management, and the outsourcing of capacity through inter-port cooperation and with dry ports to manage congestion, these tools will be discussed in this work. The study proposes an approach that reconciles scientific rigor with the implementation constraints of the proposed solutions, allowing this study wider applicability in various port contexts facing challenges in this field of study.

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Tavasszy, Lorant A., Behzad Behdani, and Rob Konings. "Intermodality and Synchromodality." SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2592888.

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Acero, Beatriz, Maria Jesus Saenz, and Davide Luzzini. "Introducing synchromodality: One missing link between transportation and supply chain management." Journal of Supply Chain Management, July 23, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jscm.12269.

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Lemmens, Nina, Joren Gijsbrechts, and Robert Boute. "Synchromodality in the Physical Internet – dual sourcing and real-time switching between transport modes." European Transport Research Review 11, no. 1 (April 2, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12544-019-0357-5.

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Behdani, Behzad, Yun Fan, Bart Wiegmans, and Rob Zuidwijk. "Multimodal schedule design for synchromodal freight transport systems." European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2016.16.3.3151.

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Intermodal freight transport has been discussed for decades as an alternative to unimodal road transport. However, it still does not represent a significant portion of the total freight market. A new and promising possibility to improve the performance of freight systems is the synchromodal design of hinterland transport systems. A cornerstone for synchromodality is an integrated view in the design and operation of intermodal transport. A main benefit of this integrated view is an improved flexibility in mode choice in hinterland transport. This paper gives a detailed description of this integrated view for synchromodal freight transport. Based on this description, a mathematical model for designing service schedules for synchromodal freight transport systems is also presented. The benefits of providing integrated transport services compared to separately planned transport services are also discussed for a case in the hinterland network of the Port of Rotterdam.

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