Performance based waterway management - maintenance strategies and LCC optimization of measures

Hoffmann, Markus; Haselbauer, K; Haberl, A; Blab, R; Simoner, M; Hartl, T

doi:10.1201/b17618-278

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“…The primary objective in addressing nautical bottlenecks is to enhance fairway depth. Following successful maintenance or rehabilitation efforts, the fairway depth on the Danube should be maintained at a minimum of 2.5 m [6]. A deeper fairway allows vessels to have a greater draft, enabling inland vessels to carry heavier loads-up to an additional 85 tonnes of cargo for every 10 cm increase in draft [9].…”

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“…However, the increased load reduces fuel consumption per tonne (cf. IP 5,6). Fuel costs account for about 30% of transport costs.…”

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“…European IWT faces specific challenges, which must be mitigated to support a feasible modal shift. To strengthen inland navigation, continuous and resilient infrastructure is necessary, which means achieving a minimum fairway width and depth [6]. Natural inland waterways, e.g., rivers, being a natural resource, exhibit irregular riverbeds, resulting in varying fairway depths along the river's course and throughout different seasons of the year [7].…”

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“…Natural inland waterways, e.g., rivers, being a natural resource, exhibit irregular riverbeds, resulting in varying fairway depths along the river's course and throughout different seasons of the year [7]. Establishing minimum parameters, such as a consistent fairway depth throughout the year, is crucial for ensuring smooth and economically sustainable inland waterway transportation [6,8]. Sections that cannot meet the minimum parameters are referred to as nautical bottlenecks.…”

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“…Sections that cannot meet the minimum parameters are referred to as nautical bottlenecks. Complete removal of bottlenecks has proven difficult and is associated with high costs, although their removal provides numerous benefits, including increased transport capacity, improved economic efficiency, reduced CO 2 emissions per tonne transported, lower vessel resistance, reduced fuel consumption, and higher sailing speeds [6,9,10].…”

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Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube

Duldner-Borca,

Van Hassel,

Putz-Egger

2023

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Addressing nautical bottlenecks is crucial to optimize the utilization of inland waterways and maximize economic benefits of transports. To maximize economic benefits, a study was conducted to validate a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)-based framework. This framework offers a structured approach to assess the impact of resolved nautical bottlenecks on the economic benefits of inland waterway transport (IWT). To validate the applicability of the KPI framework, interviews with eleven experts were conducted. The goal was to prioritize each KPI based on their insights. The results of the interviews shed light on the relevance and coherence of both the individual KPIs and the overall KPI framework. The experts confirmed the importance of measures related to transportation efficiency, such as reduced transit times, increased vessel throughput, and enhanced reliability. The validated KPI-based framework serves as a valuable tool for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers. It enables the assessment of the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks in inland waterway systems. Future research should focus on quantifying the multifaceted impacts, making this framework even more useful for decision-making processes concerning investments in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.

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Section: Theoretical Background: Development Of the Kpi Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the increased load reduces fuel consumption per tonne (cf. IP 5,6). Fuel costs account for about 30% of transport costs.…”

Section: Validation Of the Kpi Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube

Duldner-Borca,

Van Hassel,

Putz-Egger

2023

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Understanding the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks on the Danube: a KPI-based conceptual framework

Duldner-Borca,

van Hassel,

Putz-Egger

2023

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

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Background Shifting cargo from roads to eco-friendly inland waterway transport (IWT) is an important step towards reaching the decarbonization goals defined by the European Green Deal. The rehabilitation of nautical bottlenecks is essential to reach the fairway depth which is needed to allow a competitive transport on inland waterways. Aim The goal of this paper is to (1) identify key performance indicators (KPI) associated with nautical bottlenecks caused by insufficient maintenance, (2) understand the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks on the identified KPIs and (3) develop a conceptual framework. Methods To develop the conceptual framework, we carried out a systematic literature review. We analysed the identified literature using qualitative content analysis and thus, derived relevant KPIs and their interdependencies. Findings Ten KPIs were identified, which could be clustered as being either IWT-related, market-related or location-related. One example for an IWT-related KPI is the vessel draft, while market-related KPIs are e.g., referring to the KPI modal share and location-related KPIs to other KPIs such as fairway depth. Contribution The conceptual framework visualizes the interdependencies between the KPIs and facilitates further research in this field, i.e., the development of a method for the evaluation of economic benefits of resolving nautical bottlenecks on inland waterways. A scientific method that allows the economic evaluation of resolving nautical bottlenecks it is essential to demonstrates the gain in quantitative net benefit if water levels are sufficient. A quantification of the net benefit serves as a motivator to intensify maintenance work on nautical bottlenecks and to facilitate decision-making regarding infrastructure projects.

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New Design Options for Container Barges with Improved Navigability on the Danube

Duldner-Borca,

Hoerandner,

Bieringer

et al. 2024

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One of the measures required by the European Green Deal to decarbonise the freight transport sector is the promotion of inland waterway transport (IWT), in particular intermodal transport in Europe. To facilitate intermodal transport on the Danube, we developed six new barge designs for the transport of 45' pallet-wide high-cube containers using a four-step approach. Our approach consisted of detailed desk research, followed by design and further analysis of the identified barge types, taking into account, for example, sight lines or stability. The container carrying capacity reaches up to 90 containers in three layers, which is double the capacity of existing standard barges on the Danube. Nevertheless, three-layer transport is hardly feasible in several cases, due to restrictions regarding sight lines and stability. We conclude that each loading condition must be evaluated separately to determine the best barge design option for each case. The study is limited by its geographical scope and the type of container used to develop the new barge designs. This could be a possible direction for further research on this topic: using other container types and/or extending the geographical scope.

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Performance based waterway management - maintenance strategies and LCC optimization of measures

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Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube

Validation of a KPI Framework Demonstrating Economic Benefits Gained through Resolving Nautical Bottlenecks on the Danube

Understanding the effects of resolving nautical bottlenecks on the Danube: a KPI-based conceptual framework

New Design Options for Container Barges with Improved Navigability on the Danube

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