Cost Comparison of Straddle Carrier Direct and Relay Systems in Container Terminals

Authors

Wen-Chih Huang, Associate professor, Department of River and Harbor Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, P.O. Box 7-107, Keelung, Taiwan, 20224, R.O.C.
Chin-Yuan Chu, Section Chief, Ministry of Transportation and Communication, Institute of Transportation, Research Center of Harbor and Marine Technology, No. 2, Chung-Hen 10th Rd., Wuchi, Taichung, Taiwan, 435, R.O.C.Follow

Abstract

The main characteristics of straddle carrier direct system and straddle carrier relay system are stated and factors affecting the economics of this two handling systems are also studied. A cost function model is proposed to make the comparison. It includes land cost, equipment cost, transportation cost between quayside and storage yard, annual throughput, handling efficiency, labor cost and their constituent factors. A "handling cost comparison indicator" (RD) is also submitted to determine the preferred system. For RD > 1 scenario, straddle carrier direct system is preferred, and on the contrary, straddle carrier relay system is preferred, if RD < 1.

Recommended Citation

Huang, Wen-Chih and Chu, Chin-Yuan (2003) "Cost Comparison of Straddle Carrier Direct and Relay Systems in Container Terminals," Journal of Marine Science and Technology: Vol. 11: Iss. 4, Article 3.
DOI: 10.51400/2709-6998.2290
Available at: https://jmstt.ntou.edu.tw/journal/vol11/iss4/3