Title:
Intermodal Transportation Concept for Forest Chips
Author(s):
Ranta, T., Karttunen, K., Föhr, J.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
This study concentrates on a new container solution based on a channel composite structure, which means lighter, temperature-isolated, and more durable structure and accordingly a sustainable transport carrier option. Preliminary calculation-based estimates showed 10–12% lower transport costs with channel composite containers of forest chips in comparison to solid-frame trucks with a typical moisture content (>40%). Empirical data are gathered from container series that have recently been built for evaluation purposes. Factors uncovered in empirical studies are taken into consideration in one-year simulation-based studies conducted in relation to large-scale supply to the selected potential user sites. Increased volumes and storage turnover, along with year-round operation, may increase the moisture content and call for transport solutions with a lighter weight that are capable of increasing the payload. Pelletised (white or black) material with a high volume weight will profit from this kind of carrier solution.
Keywords:
demonstration, logistics, supply chain, transportation, vehicles, wood chips
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Modelling and costs of resources
Event:
19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
OD1.5
Pages:
248 - 252
ISBN-13:
978-88-89407-55-4
ISBN-10:
88-89407-55-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-OD1.5
Price:
FREE
