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Designing a Terminal Layout with Systematic Layout Planning : A Case Study for Tank Container Storage Services in Hengelo
Mili, Quossai (2025) Designing a Terminal Layout with Systematic Layout Planning : A Case Study for Tank Container Storage Services in Hengelo.
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| Abstract: | This study investigates the design and evaluation of a tank container depot layout at ITG Hengelo, applying SLP to improve storage utilization, transport efficiency, and operational workflow. The research aims to identify a suitable depot configuration by comparing multiple layout scenarios and evaluating them based on KPIs and heuristic analysis. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating facility mapping, spatial analysis, and stakeholder input to identify existing inefficiencies. Three layout scenarios were developed based on available storage space, operational constraints, and transport flow. The layouts were evaluated using KPI-based scoring and heuristic ranking to determine the most effective design. Additionally, a queueing model was applied to assess potential delays in truck processing and barge transport operations. The study concluded that Scenario 1, which separates clean and unclean tank containers, was the most effective layout configuration. The queueing analysis indicated that while truck processing operates near full capacity, barge loading experiences occasional delays, particularly when regular container volumes fluctuate. The findings support the feasibility of the proposed layout, ensuring cost-effective depot operations with minimal transport congestion. The results provide actionable recommendations for ITG Hengelo and Cleaning Twente, offering a structured, scalable depot layout that enhances storage efficiency and aligns with long-term logistics objectives. Future research could explore real-world testing, simulation-based validation, and automation integration to further refine terminal operations. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 50 technical science in general, 55 traffic technology, transport technology, 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | Industrial Engineering and Management BSc (56994) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106063 |
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