Author/Authors :
Amir Saeed، Nooramin نويسنده Faculty of Maritime Economics and Management, Khoramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khoramshahr, IR Iran , , Ahouei، Vahid Reza نويسنده Faculty of Navigation and Marine Engineering, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, IR Iran , , Sayareh، Jafar نويسنده Faculty of Navigation and Marine Engineering, Chabahar Maritime University, Chabahar, IR Iran ,
Abstract :
In this research, an accurate optimization model, based on the Six Sigma methodology was used in
order to assists marine container terminal operators to minimize trucks congestions. to smooth gate
activity and to shorten trucks turn-around times. The main purpose of this paper is to report findings of
implementing the Six Sigma in the landside of marine container terminals to reduce the average
number of trucks in queues and average trucks waiting times in both entrance and exit gates. Risk
Priority Numbers (RPNs) obtained from the FMEA analysis denoted that additional control procedures
and associated inspections were needed as monitoring tools on the working time and activity of
weighbridge operators and truck drivers. In addition, serious consideration should be given to appraisal
of operators performance and improving of administrative systems.
