Project Number:
05-11
Research Project:
Simulation Test Bed and Evaluation of Truck Movement Concepts on Terminal Eficiency and Traffic Flow
P.I. Name & Address:
Petros Ioannou
Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2562
Tel: (213) 740-4452
Fax: (213)740-4418
Email: ioannou@usc.edu
Co-P.I.s:
Anastasios Chassiakos
College of Engineering
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-5602
Tel: (562) 985-4278
Fax: (562) 985-8022
Email: achassk@engr.csulb.edu
Project Objective:
In this project we plan to study, analyze, and evaluate methods of improving terminal efficiency and reducing traffic congestion in the areas surrounding ports. The specific objectives of the project are:
- To develop a simulation test bed that will allow the microscopic simulation and evaluation of terminal concepts and truck movement strategies inside the terminals and the traffic network outside the terminals in an integrated manner.
- To use the test bed to analyze and evaluate truck movement concepts developed by the PIs in previous years, quantify their effect on traffic congestion outside the terminals and on the efficiency of the terminal operations as well as motivate new concepts.
- To demonstrate our results using real data from a selected terminal and traffic network in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Port area.
Task Descriptions:
1. Microscopic simulation of terminal operations.
2. Microscopic simulation of traffic network.
3. Cost Model.
4. Empty container reuse strategies.
5. Inland port and dedicated truck lanes.
6. Central processing and allocation of chassis.
7. Final Report.
Milestones, Dates:
February 1, 2005 – January 31, 2006
Total Budget:
$149,982
Student Involvement:
Two Students @ 36% effort, 12 months, CSULB
Three students @ 50% effort, 12 months, USC
Relationship to Other Research Projects:
Related to 00-15, 00-17, 03-18; part of goods movement and international trade focus area
Technology Transfer Ativities:
Project report will be posted on the website
Potential Benefits of the Project:
More efficient truck routing, terminal operations productivity
TRB Keywords:
Container terminals; logistics
Primary Subject:
4b.2 Transportation and logistics systems operation
Goals:
4c.3 Economic growth and trade
Enabling Research:
4c.11 Tools for modeling and design
Modal Orientation:
Highway, maritime
