Design of agent-based model for barge container transport

Abstract

The increasing importance of intermodal transport in Europe requires an alternative way of designing new logistics solutions to ensure sustainable development, mobility and, in particular, optimal transport costs. The aim of the paper is to design a model for connecting inland navigation into the European intermodal transport system. The paper presents a proposal for the agent-based simulation of container barge navigation on TEN-T (Trans-European Transport Network) corridor Rhine - Danube. A theoretical basis in the field of network design and simulation is also presented.