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Increasing Resilience in the Twente Corridor

Mhuruyengwe, Kimberly Tadiwanashe (2024) Increasing Resilience in the Twente Corridor.

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Abstract:This thesis explores strategies to improve resilience in the Twente Corridor, an important inland shipping route in the Netherlands, against climate-induced water level extremes such as droughts and floods. Using a digital twin model of Dutch waterways developed by Deltares, the study simulates the impact of varying water conditions on container and dry bulk shipping performance. Key performance indicators were analyzed under different scenarios, including transit time, vessel utilization, and energy consumption. Findings revealed significant disruptions under extreme water levels, such as increased transit times, inefficient vessel utilization, and higher energy consumption. Proposed resilience-building strategies include adaptive vessel scheduling, and prioritizing vessel classes tailored to specific water conditions. These strategies aim to optimize operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve fuel efficiency. The study provides actionable insights for stakeholders in the Twente region, contributing to a resilience framework for inland waterways. Recommendations include simulating more scenarios with different vessel types under water-level extremes and developing priority scheduling rules for enhanced adaptability. This research emphasizes the importance of simulation-based planning in addressing climate stress in inland logistics corridors.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Clients:
Port of Twente, ENSCHEDE, Netherlands
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:55 traffic technology, transport technology
Programme:Industrial Engineering and Management BSc (56994)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104705
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