Improving the efficiency of inland waterway transport in the Rhine-Alpine corridor

Abstract (2021)

Authors

A. Nicolet Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Peter Shobayo Universiteit Antwerpen
B. Atasoy Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Edwin van Hassel Universiteit Antwerpen
Thierry Vanelslander Universiteit Antwerpen
R.R. Negenborn Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Transport Engineering and Logistics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Transport Engineering and Logistics

Abstract

The overall objective of this research is to enhance the attractiveness of container inland waterway transport (IWT) and improve its competitiveness by increasing its modal share while reducing the negative societal and economic impact of container road transport. This will be achieved through the development of innovative logistics concepts such as cargo reconstruction, use of vessel trains and improved port operations with mobile terminals. At the current stage of the research, the first objective is to identify the actors involved in the system, preferences of these actors, important KPIs and the current practice for transport operations.