PORT AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT

• Published in: Journal of coastal research Vol. SI; no. 46; pp. 159 - 178
• Main Authors: Bratteland, Eivind, Netter, Jan Erik Nielsen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fort Lauderdale Coastal Education & Research Foundation (CERF) 01.01.2005; Allen Press Inc
• Subjects: Barges; Cargo capacity; Cargo handling; Cargo ships; Cargo vessels; Construction; Container terminals; Harbors; Infrastructure; Inland waterways; Intermodal transportation; Port traffic; Ports; R&D; Research & development; Roads; Roads & highways; Shipping; Ships; Storage capacity; Sustainable development; Traffic congestion; Transportation; Transportation planning; Transportation policy; Vessels
• ISSN: 0749-0208; 1551-5036

Following the building of Regina Maersk in 1996, with a size of 84,000 dwt, and capable of carrying 6,400 teu, still larger vessels of 8,000+ teu are being developed. Maersk S-class vessels are almost 350 m long and have a draft of 14.5 m, a width of some 42 m, and a speed of 23 knots. Research and development works have been initiated to look into the mega-terminal aspects, enabling the handling of 8,000 + teu vessels with a 24-hour turnaround time as exemplified by the INCOMAAS project. Generally, the key variables related to port operations include vessel data and conditions such as types and size of vessels, composition of vessels calling the port, cargo types and distribution, arrival pattern, and nautical and/or maneuverability restrictions, etc.; the terminal with storage capacity, infrastructure and cargo handled; transportation modes with sea-going vessels, barges, rail, road and possibly pipeline transport if applicable. Other factors such as downtime and cost parameters are also important to the operation