Port of Rotterdam
Strategic and Operational Decisions making in Transportations and Logistics
Case I
Port of Rotterdam Authority
Students: Jimenez Argüelles P. Ganuchaud J. 0783164 0787066
Group number:
21
Course Name: 1CM55 – Strategic and Operational Decisions making in Transportations and Logistics
1CM55 – Port of Rotterdam Authority
Contents
1. 2. 3.
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3 SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................. 4 Alternatives .......................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Rail Transport ...................................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Intermodal Transport ........................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Barge Transport ................................................................................................................... 6
4. 5. 6.
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 7 Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 8 References ......................................................................................................................... 9
1CM55 – Port of Rotterdam Authority
1. Introduction The aim of this assignment is to study the Port of Rotterdam and its performance. Particularly, our intention is to focus in the way the Port Authority manages all the issues that come up and how they could improve the functionality of the port. We are greatly aware that the world of freight transport is growing rapidly and to grow with it, a port needs
Case I
Port of Rotterdam Authority
Students: Jimenez Argüelles P. Ganuchaud J. 0783164 0787066
Group number:
21
Course Name: 1CM55 – Strategic and Operational Decisions making in Transportations and Logistics
1CM55 – Port of Rotterdam Authority
Contents
1. 2. 3.
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3 SWOT Analysis .................................................................................................................. 4 Alternatives .......................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Rail Transport ...................................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Intermodal Transport ........................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Barge Transport ................................................................................................................... 6
4. 5. 6.
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 7 Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 8 References ......................................................................................................................... 9
1CM55 – Port of Rotterdam Authority
1. Introduction The aim of this assignment is to study the Port of Rotterdam and its performance. Particularly, our intention is to focus in the way the Port Authority manages all the issues that come up and how they could improve the functionality of the port. We are greatly aware that the world of freight transport is growing rapidly and to grow with it, a port needs
References: http://www.portofrotterdam.com/ “The strategic value of the Port of Rotterdam for the international competitiveness of the Netherlands” Prof. dr Frans 3 http://www.portofantwerp.com/portal/page/portal/POA_EN/Focus%20op%20de%20haven/Mainport%20in%20het% 20hart%20van%20Europa/Binnenvaart 4 Cahier d’acteur n°57 - Grand Port Maritime de Rouen - Décembre 2011 5 http://www.kennis.betuweroute.nl 6 Opportunities to improve container barge handling in the port of Rotterdam from a transport network perspective “Rob Konings” 2 1