Project Number:
10-03
Research Project:
Moving Containers Efficiently with Less Impact:
Dynamic Modeling and Decision-Support Architecture for Clean Port Technologies
P.I. Name & Address:
Josh Newell
University of Southern California
Department of Geography
Kaprelian Hall, Room 404
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2555
Email: jnewell@usc.edu
Website: http://college.usc.edu/geography/ESPE/profile_JoshNewell.html
Phone: (213) 740-5580
Fax: (213) 740-5560
Co-P.I.
Mansour Rahimi
University of Southern California
Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Andrus Gerontology Center, Room 202B
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0193
Email: mrahimi@usc.edu
Website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/ise/directory/mansour_rahimi.htm
Phone: (213) 740-4016
Fax: (213) 740-1120
Project Objective:
We propose to use system dynamics modeling to assess the impacts of clean technologies and fuels on three factors (emissions, cost, and time) associated with the transport of a typical twenty foot equivalent (TEU) container. We will do this at two, interdependent spatial scales: 1) factory in China to U.S. retailer and 2) Port of Los Angeles to Inland Empire distribution centers. The results from the modeling will form the architecture for an internet-based goods movement decision-
support tool.
Task Descriptions
(1) Define and Scope the System Boundary
(2) Gather and Validate the Data
(3) Build the Model Prototypes
(4) Validate and Refine the Models
(5) Address computational constraints
(6) Build and Evaluate the Model Interface and Architecture
(7) Project Deliverables
Milestones, Dates:
(1) August 24th, 2009 - September 30th, 2009
(2) October 1st, 2009 - December 1st, 2009
(3) September 1st, 2009 - December 1st, 2009
(4) December 1st, 2009 - February 1st, 2010
(5) February 1st, 2010 - May 30th, 2010
(6) October 1st, 2009 - July 30th, 2010
Total Budget:
$89,341
Student Involvement:
Two graduate students at 25% effort, 11 months
Relationship to Other Research Projects:
Related to 99-03, 07-01; part of the goods movement focus area
Technology Transfer Activities:
Project report will be posted soon
Potential Benefits of the Project:
Expansion of clean air and technology programs for freight on a global basis
TRB Keywords:
Global connectivity, reduced congestion, environmental stewardship
Primary Subject:
2p.1 To assess the impacts of clean technologies and fuels with the transport of a typical container
