Functional model of a container terminal focused on transport means

As a result of an analysis of available literature, the paper formulates areas of work focused on the operation of container terminals. Transport means used in terminals are characterized, and a functional model of a container terminal oriented towards transport issues is presented.1. INTRODUCTION
Container terminals, especially maritime ones, are an example of the problem of optimizing a complex transshipment process. The issue is significant due to the fact that the transport of cargo using containers is growing dynamically on a global scale. Changes observed in the global economy: market globalization [21], strong competition, new technologies for production needs, and the dynamic development of information technologies
[20], have generated new concepts for managing the container movement process
[8]. The essence of a container terminal’s operation is managing the cargo flow stream, ensuring the movement of containers to the correct slots in the storage yard, and optimizing the use of the available potential of transport means.
Container terminals are an example of a Dispersed Transport System. (…)

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