An Analysis of Economic Loss due to Bottlenecks in Domestic Land Transportation Network for International Maritime Container Cargo

Abstract

In domestic land transportation network for international maritime containers, there are many restrictions on full-loaded and high-cube containers. Also, to realize efficient transportation of maritime cargos, it is necessary to implement effectively infrastructure construction projects, considering the linkage between ports and roads. This paper therefore investigates the effect of bottlenecks in the road transportation network, considering international maritime containers. First, the current condition and traffic restriction system on semi-trailer transportation is summarized. Second, three passable road networks are made, according to container types. Bottlenecks in the actual transportation network are then extracted, and economic benefit of their elimination is calculated.