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Network design model for intermodal transport: the case of the hinterland of the Port of Cotonou
Lihoussou, Messan; Limbourg, Sabine
2012In ILS 2012 Proceeding
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Keywords :
Intermodal transport; hinterland; port of Cotonou
Abstract :
[en] Since 2006, the Millennium Challenge Account program subsidizes a project to improve the performance of the Port of Cotonou, through modernization of infrastructure and management systems, and strengthening institutional reforms. But the project mainly concerns the port, not the development of its hinterland. However, no port can develop without its links with its hinterland. That’s why we analyse the issues relating to the hinterland transport network. Both rail and road transportation networks will be examined. We also investigate inland terminals in order to build up intermodal transportation which is almost non-operational. Thus, the objective of this paper is to determine the optimal number and locations of the terminals so that the total costs of the distribution network are minimized.
Research center :
QuantOM
Disciplines :
Quantitative methods in economics & management
Author, co-author :
Lihoussou, Messan ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Form. doct. sc. éco. & gest. (sc. gestion - Bologne)
Limbourg, Sabine  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > HEC-Ecole de gestion : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique
Language :
English
Title :
Network design model for intermodal transport: the case of the hinterland of the Port of Cotonou
Publication date :
27 August 2012
Event name :
4th International Conference on Information Systems, Logistics and Supply Chain
Event organizer :
CIRRELT, Université Laval, Canada
Event place :
Québec, Canada
Event date :
du 26 au 29 août 2012
Audience :
International
Main work title :
ILS 2012 Proceeding
Pages :
7 p.
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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