Assessing the robustness of Dutch Inland Ports
Poonam Taneja (TU Delft - Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering)
Milan Dekker (Student TU Delft)
Cornelis van Dorsser (TU Delft - Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering)
Tiedo Vellinga (TU Delft - Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering)
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Abstract
In the present turbulent environment highlighted by energy transition, disruptive technology, and climate change impacts, adaptability and robustness are essential in long-term planning of infrastructures. This also applies to inland ports, which play an important role in the Dutch transport system. Inland ports have three major functions, i.e., transfer of goods, storage of goods, and eventually, facilitating (industrial) production of goods. A well-functioning inland port can contribute to efficient supply chains by offering multi-modal capabilities and value-added services, and importantly, contribute to a modal shift from road to environmentally friendly inland shipping.