Rail transport is known as a highly cost-effective mode of transport, particularly for carrying bulk cargo over long distances. To ensure the efficient transport of goods, the coordination of all processes is required from the very beginning. Every procedure and operational process plays a significant role within the logistics chain. Only through the precise and appropriate planning of technological processes can rail service providers achieve their business objectives and ensure customer satisfaction. Innovations and improvements in operational processes are of the utmost importance, as they enable companies to enhance safety, increase their market competitiveness, and contribute to cost reduction using advanced technologies and the continuous training of their employees.
This diploma project provides a detailed analysis of container train movements at the Port of Koper container terminal. It is divided into five chapters. The introductory part introduces the reader with the subject area and the research problem. The second chapter provides insight into the broader significance of containerization, including its advantages and disadvantages. It briefly outlines the historical development of containerization, followed by a description of the technical characteristics, various types of containers, and their marking system. This chapter also presents the container terminal and its characteristic infrastructure and superstructure. In the following, the third chapter explains the connection between rail and intermodal transport and briefly outlines the railway connections between the Port of Koper and its hinterland. The core part of the thesis is chapter four, which provides a detailed analysis of the technological processes for the delivery and removal of container trains at the container terminal, as carried out by SŽ-Tovorni promet, d.d.. This chapter presents the current situation and potential improvements at the Koper freight station that could contribute to greater throughput on the railway tracks. The conclusion presents the findings of the research.
|
