This paper presents a simulation model to evaluate the operations of the container facility at the International Intermodal Center in Huntsville, AL. The simulation was used to determine if throughput can satisfy anticipated demand and if sufficient resources are available to meet anticipated growth in demand. The current throughput of the intermodal center can be met with considerably fewer resources than originally estimated and with no reduction in container throughput. Furthermore, the container throughput can be increased considerably without any deterioration in entity times at the terminal. Included in the paper are a description of the conceptual framework, the simulation model written in ProcessModel, an analysis of the simulation results, and conclusions.
Simulation of an intermodal container center served by air, rail, and truck