Primjena matematičkog modela za kontejnerske tokove robe: s Dalekog istoka ka Srbiji (original) (raw)

Application of mathematical model for container transport flow of goods: from Far east to Serbia

Tehnicki vjesnik - Technical Gazette

Original scientific paper Container transport represents a key component of intermodal transport and a substantial contribution to the rapidly growing international trade. The container trade should be optimal to provide a suitable resource utilisation and profitability to key operators, providing them an easy and relatively cheap access to international markets. Numerous algorithms have been generated to provide an efficient solution to optimisation problems in container trade. This paper analyses the supply-chain network focusing on container import from the Far East to Serbia through selected Mediterranean ports (Koper, Rijeka, Bar, Thessaloniki and Constanta). An optimisation mathematical model was developed, minimising the transit time and transportation costs of container imports to Serbia, by means of using various liner shipping services on the deep-short sea and truck-rail-barge inland transport networks from selected ports. By using the bi-objective model for container flows from the Far East through Mediterranean ports, the optimal path for container import to Serbia has been determined. Certain groups of customers require the lowest freight rates, while others give priority to a faster delivery.

The Costs of Container Transport Flow Between Far East and Serbia Using Different Liner Shipping Services

The International Conference on Logistics & Sustainable Transport 2014, 2014

Liner shipping is the most efficient mode of transport for goods. International liner shipping is a sophisticated network of regularly scheduled services that transports goods from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world at low cost and with greater energy efficiency than any other form of international transportation. Liner shipping connects countries, markets, businesses and people, allowing them to buy and sell goods on a scale not previously possible. Today, the liner shipping industry transports goods representing approximately one-third of the total value of global trade. Ocean shipping contributes significantly to international stability and security. Considering the large and constant struggle in the market in terms of competitive pricing of products, a very important and indispensable role represents the container transport with a clear task to define the final price of the product. This paper analyzes the costs of container transport flow between Far East and Serbia, using different liner shipping services, observing the six world's largest container operators (Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, CMA CGM, Evergreen Line, China Ocean Shipping Company and Hapag-Lioyd) and inland (truck-rail-river) transport corridors. These corridors include distance between selected Mediterranean ports (Koper, Rijeka, Bar, Thessaloniki, Constantza) and Serbia. As a result, in this paper is considered a mathematical model that provides a comparative analysis of transportation costs on the different routes. It is observed already existing transport routes and it is also given hypothetical review to the development of new transport routes. Selection of the best route in the intermodal network is a very difficult and complex task. The costs in all modes of transport and the quality of their services are not constant parameters and changes depending on a number of conditions and characteristics. The analysis of this model within combined maritime and land-based networks would prove helpful for the study of logistics chains, the hinterland-foreland continuum, intermodal transport systems, and market competitiveness.

Optimization of container transport routes

Prosperitas, 2020

An efficient and sustainable intermodal transport of containers requires the optimization of transportation costs and time while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. For these purposes, within the DBS Gateway Region project, a Pilot Action has been performed focused on the sustainable intermodal transport of containers in the DBS (Danube Black Sea) region. The Pilot Action included two main activities: development of a multi-criteria route optimization application for container transport and tracking and tracing of a container on an intermodal route from China to Serbia to detect the existing bottlenecks and provide recommendations for the development of sustainable intermodal transport in the DBS Gateway Region.

Development of Logistics Routes of Intermodal Transport in the Eastern Adriatic

Montenegrin Journal of Economics, 2021

The subject of this paper is the assessment of the development of logistics routes in intermodal transport in the Eastern Adriatic, measured through container throughput in the seaports of Koper, Rijeka and Bar (as dependents variables in our hypothetical model). The aim of this paper is to show how certain significant economic and logistical factors (marked as independent variables) affect the stated dependent variable. The paper investigates the impact assessment of three independent variables: a) seaport connectivity measured by the LSCI (Liner Shipping Connectivity Index), b) seaport development and c) seaport connectivity with dry ports (intermodal terminals, i.e. economic centers) in the hinterland. The starting point is the hypothesis that the development of logistics routes of intermodal transport is proportionally influenced by all three mentioned factors (independent variables). The paper uses data collected on the basis of assessments of 180 surveyed experts from the subject area from Southeast Europe, which are given on the basis of official statistics on container traffic throughput the observed seaports and the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index in the period 2006-2020, as well as the second and third independent variables. All data were processed by the method of multiple linear regression analysis, which showed predictions of the movement of the dependent variable depending on the projected values of the independent variables. The results have confirmed the validity of the hypothesis and, consequently, the selected factors have the high influence to the development of logistics routes of intermodal transport in the analyzed ports.

Enhancing Competitive Advantage Through the Optimisation of the Supply Chain of the Containerized Flow of Goods

2008

The basic aim of this treatise is to research into relevant features of the multimodal transportation chains, their advantages and disadvantages as well as the problems of the sinchronization of work of all participants in multimodal transport. With the development of information technology the method of optimisation of the multimodal transportation chains is more and more based on the computer programs being representative tools in solving of the comprehensive tasks. It is believed that the present research, the methodology applied and its findings, should promote and improve the multimodal transportation chains in order to cope with the complex contemporary logistic demands of global economy.

Container Supply Chain Management: Facts, Problems, Solution

2011

and solution to the container supply chain management. It starts with the important of containerization system as it holds good characteristics of sea transportation. It can transport lot of products while minimize the damage of goods. The history of how maritime route is also described in this paper. It reveals the international trade and geographic are the most important factors in establishing maritime routes since long time ago. Supply chain management of container which is the main carrier in maritime transport is presented and shows that there are four main players in managing the container. After an intensive review of containerization system's problem, the most common problem which all parties has encountered is an imbalance between demand and supply of container. The well-known solution to the problem in container management is optimization technique which aims to minimize operation cost.

Introduction to global container shipping market

2021

This chapter recalls and demonstrates deep changes in the way maritime transport had been reorganised with the ongoing advent of containerisation in the past decades up to the present time. This multifaceted approach to containerisation is not so common as often, specific aspects are well covered and analysed by scholars and professionals but without offering an all-encompassing view. A review of the complex and changing relationships between containerisation (technological change) and economic development, port and shipping line operations, and related impacts on former ways of doing things is necessary before widening the approach to other segments of the global value and supply chain, such as hinterlands and shipping networks, as described in the other chapters.

MODEL OF CONTAINER LINE CIRCULAR ROUTE OPTIMIZATION

Nowadays among the main trends in sea transport development a considerable place is taken by line shipping and container transportations in particular. Competition for customers on the world market dictates special conditions of work for container lines. Thus, high cost of cargo that is transported in line shipping sets up strict requirements to the speed and regularity of its delivery.