FERRY TERMINAL PLANNING BASED ON DISCRETE-EVENT SIMULATION MODEL

Abstract

 In order to develop user-friendly ferry terminal, public-private collaboration is important in making new layout plan of the ferry terminal. However, it is difficult for the public organization to consider layout planning based on the terminal operator feedbacks since the public organization, such as national government and port management body, usually don’t know much about actual terminal operation. This study develops Discrete-Event simulation model for new ferry terminal in port of Takamatsu and presents how the model is utilized in designing the new ferry terminal layout. Through the case study, the advantages of use of simulation model are discussed.