Simulation-based study on seaport-rail intermodal transportation toward port capacity efficiency and GHG emissions reduction

Ports play a pivotal role in the operations of global supply chains but face critical challenges such as increased congestion in cargo flows and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. A promising solution avenue is a better integration of port operations with land-based transportation networks, especially rail transportation. Such endeavour requires advanced operations management of port capacity in order to increase the efficiency of intermodal operations (port-rail) and reduce its carbon footprint. This project aims to develop a simulation approach capable of evaluating the efficiency gains and greenhouse gas emission levels of various scenarios aiming improvements to the intermodal transport system and thus support port’s decision-makers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-François Audy;Mustapha Ouhimmou

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Partner:

Administration portuaire de Trois Rivières

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

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