Optimum weighbridge locations in container terminals. Issue 2 (4th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keceli, Yavuz; Oguz, Mehmet
• Is Part Of: International journal of logistics systems and management. Volume 33:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 190
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2019-06-04
• Subjects: weighbridges -- optimum weighbridge locations -- simulation models -- container weighing -- operational bottlenecks -- container terminals -- terminal layouts -- truck turnaround times; Business logistics -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-7967

Abstract

Weighing of containers is an important task in container terminals, and can lead to operational bottlenecks if it causes long queues. This study develops a simulation model to compare different container terminal layouts in terms of weighbridge location. The results indicate that when weighbridges are located at the gates rather than inside the terminal area, this causes shorter queues and leads to shorter truck turnaround times.