Optimum weighbridge locations in container terminals

Yavuz Keceli and Mehmet Oguz

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2019, vol. 33, issue 2, 190-204

Abstract: Weighing of containers is an important task in container terminals, and can lead to operational bottlenecks if it causes long queues. This study develops a simulation model to compare different container terminal layouts in terms of weighbridge location. The results indicate that when weighbridges are located at the gates rather than inside the terminal area, this causes shorter queues and leads to shorter truck turnaround times.

Keywords: weighbridges; optimum weighbridge locations; simulation models; container weighing; operational bottlenecks; container terminals; terminal layouts; truck turnaround times. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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