Resources to Minimize Disruption Caused by Increased Security Inspection of Containers at an Intermodal Terminal: Application on Simulation

This paper presents the application of simulation to determine the inspection resources needed to minimize disruption resulting from increased security inspection of containers at an intermodal terminal. The initial simulation run intentionally started with a large...

A Simulation Approach to Evaluating Productivity Improvement at a Seaport Coal Terminal

The use of simulation in evaluating the impact of productivity improvement activities at the McDuffie Coal Terminal located at the Alabama State Docks in Mobile, Alabama, is discussed. Simulations are being employed for port and terminal operations at an increasing...

A Statewide Freight Flow Model for Alabama

Transportation infrastructure is an integral piece of the economic growth puzzle.  The proper alignment of needed infrastructure with economic opportunity enhances the return on investment from that infrastructure investment.  Decision tools to assist in this...