Search for dissertations about: "Cargo handling efficiency"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Cargo handling efficiency.

  2. 1. Ergonomics: An uncharted route to improved overall systems performance in shipping

    Author : Cecilia Österman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Ergonomics; human factors; quality; safety.; productivity; shipping; efficiency;

    Abstract : Continuously, improved design of hull, propulsion and cargo handling systems has increased speed, capacity and reliability of sea transports. Simultaneously, efforts have been made to perfect crew size and composition in order to optimize operations costs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Network Modelling of Port Terminals Development of a Concept and a Tool

    Author : Karl Jansen; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; combinatorial graph theory; optimisation; port terminals; complex node functionalities; modelling of information; implementation of a tool;

    Abstract : Network theory can be used to model and optimise logistic systems. The movement of goods is a major issue in our society and there is a large potential for increased efficiency in the transportation systems. Terminals and their equivalents are important in logistic systems. This is especially obvious when it comes to sea transport. READ MORE