Slimme strategieën voor het reduceren van pieken in de energievraag van reefers

De toename van de bevolking, hoge levensstandaard en snelle verstedelijking heeft geleid tot een toenemende vraag naar voedsel over de hele wereld. De wereldhandel heeft het mogelijk gemaakt deze vraag te vervullen door het vervoer van verschillende voedingsproducten van het ene deel van de wereld naar het andere toe te laten. In deze handel...

Opportunities for peak shaving the energy demand of ship-to-shore quay cranes at container terminals

This paper presents the results of both a qualitative and a quantitative study on<br/>the possibilities for peak shaving the energy demand of ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at container terminals. The objective is to present an energy consumption model that visualizes the energy demand of STS cranes and to show the possibilities for reducing the...

Cooling down: A simulation approach to reduce energy peaks of reefers at terminals

The increase in population, high standards of living and rapid urbanization has led to an increasing demand for food across the globe. The global trade has made it possible to meet this demand by enabling transport of different food products from one part of the world to another. In this trade, refrigerated containers (reefers) play an important...

Cold Chain Strategies for Seaports: Towards a Worldwide Policy Classification and Analysis

The reefer container market and global cold chains present several opportunities<br/>for seaports. This high-value market grows rapidly, but also places demands on ports’ logistics processes, infrastructure, and energy provision. The current academic literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the policy options available to port...

Identifying Dominant Stakeholder Perspectives on Sustainability Issues in Reefer Transportation. A Q-Method Study in the Port of Rotterdam

Driven by global climate concerns, seaports have formulated sustainability goals, which also require sustainability gains in the fast growing temperature-controlled logistics market-increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste, and streamlining logistics processes. This, however, requires cooperation and buy-in from a wide range of...

Factors causing peak energy consumption of reefers at container terminals

Reefers are refrigerated containers commonly used for transporting perishable goods such as meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. Nowadays, reefers are responsible for 40% of the total energy consumption of container terminals, when connected to the electricity grid on shore. Every time when a large number of reefers is plugged-in after arrival,...

Reefers on Rails: Investigating User Perceptions and Technological Prospects

The global market for conditioned transport – predominantly conducted in refrigerated containers (‘reefers’) – grows rapidly. Due to the energy usage for continuous cargo cooling, the climate impact of cold logistics chains is substantial and still increasing.<br/>In addressing climate concerns, governments have committed themselves to a ‘modal...

The reefer container market and academic research: a review study

The refrigerated (or ‘reefer’) container market grows rapidly. Researchers and sector stakeholders increasingly realize that this container market segment has its distinct dynamics and demands. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the reefer container sector, its most important characteristics and trends, and a systematic review of...

Cold Chain Strategies for Seaports: Towards a worldwide policy classification and analysis

The refrigerated (‘reefer’) container market and cold logistics chains creates opportunities as well as challenges for seaports. This high-value market grows rapidly, but places stringent demands on seaports’ logistics processes, infrastructure, and energy provision. This study addresses the question how port authorities address the challenges...