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Transportation Systems Laboratory University of Piraeus Value Pack

Piraeus July 2012

University of Piraeus

Transport Systems Laboratory

Introduction Functional and Sectorial Focus Tools Used Indicative Research Undertaken

University of Piraeus

Transport Systems Laboratory

Introduction Functional and Sectorial Focus Tools Used Indicative Research Undertaken

University of Piraeus

Transport Systems Laboratory

Introduction

Established in 1997 as Transport Economics Laboratory Repositioned in 2009 to capture market needs as Transport Systems Laboratory

Human Resources include


3 Professors (Full Time) 4 Professors (Part Time) 5 PhDs, PhD Candidates and Post-Docs

7 Graduates and Undergrads


2 Administrators Successfully implemented over 20 Projects in the past 5 years (2007-2012) Laboratory members are regularly being invited to give speeches on cutting edge research topics

University of Piraeus

Transport Systems Laboratory

Introduction Functional and Sectorial Focus Tools Used Indicative Research Undertaken

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Transport Systems Laboratory

The Lab has developed core competencies in the transport/shipping sector: functional and sectorial competencies

Planning Ports and Terminals Planning Inland Terminals Planning Warehouse Planning Master Plans Economic / Financial Studies Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies Demand Forecasting

Operations Operations Strategy Tactical Support Regulations Drafting ISO and Quality Assurance Norms / Compliance Workforce Scheduling Service Planning Vehicle Routing & Dispatch Network Analysis

Strategy Strategic Analysis Concessions Strategic Agility to new regulations Sourcing and Procurement Feasibility studies for individual assets and groups of assets Business Unit Strategy and Group Strategy M&As Analysis Fuel selection Emissions trading

IS & ICT
ERP Implementation ERP Fine tuning and module development Process / ERP Calibration Single Windows Customs Single Windows

Freight & Logistics


Public Transport Air Transport Shipping & SSS Ports & Terminals Postal Services & Courier Rail

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TSL is a reliable and strong partner for the Shipping Industry


Shipping Domain Tanker shipping Container shipping Ro-Ro vessels Coastal shipping Dry/bulk Shipping Offshore Shipping Shipping investment and finance
Ship Valuation
Ship buying and selling Shipping Disinvestment Shipping Market entry strategy Market analysis for Shipping investment Joint venture and positioning Ship Operations
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Strategy

Operations

Market Analysis

Due Diligence

Finance

Education / Training

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including supporting Governmental Agencies

TSL actively participates in developing Next Generation National Single Windows


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and Ports and Terminal Operators

Shipping Domain

Strategy

Operations

Market (local & hinterland) Analysis

Due Diligence

Finance

Education / Training

Passenger Terminals Cargo Terminals Container Terminals RoRo Terminals Car terminals

Terminal Traffic Study


Port Feasibility Study Ports and Terminal Due-Diligence Port Hinterland analysis Port and Terminals Detailed Project Repot (DPR) Valuation studies Techno Economic Studies
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Introduction Functional and Sectorial Focus Tools Used Indicative Research Undertaken

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Tools Used and Developed

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University of Piraeus

Transport Systems Laboratory

Introduction Functional and Sectorial Focus Tools Used Indicative Research Undertaken

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Transport Systems Laboratory

Implementation of Road Equivalent Tariff for Short Sea Shipping goods and passenger transfer between Cephalonia / Ithaca insular complex and mainland Greece
Environment
Insular areas have distinct characteristics that implicate designing regional policies and local developmental planning Territorial discontinuity has to be mitigated so as to boost economic development and productivity The current systems constrained the free flow of goods and passengers. The system was sub-optimal with respect to the subsidies given to companies, observing significant discrepancies among different lines and ports Government Authorities were not using the "Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) to successfully implement an improved regional policy

Approaches/Tools
Analysis of the AS-IS vis--vis insularity index, universal service provision, and Road Equivalent Tariff Comparison and gap analysis with Best Practices from EU and International Traffic Analysis (Demand analysis and forecasting) between Cephalonia and Mainland GR and between Ithaca and Mainland GR Estimation of the subsidy (per annum and per passenger) with and without RET enforcement Strategic and policy implications assessment from enforcing RET based tarrifs

Objectives/Results
Facilitated and substantiated the need to enforce RET based public subsidies Demonstrated the need to re-assess the public subsidies scheme considering more factors Implementing RET based subsidies in all maritime connections of Kefalonia and Ithaca to the mainland and between islands, estimated demand in the range of 13.9 and 11.1 million per year, for fares of 0.06 euro and 0.12 / nm respectively. Depending on the applied RET, the estimated average annual increase in total passenger traffic is 54.2% for mixed-use lines. For purely tourist lines the estimated increase is over 90%. The economic benefits generated by implementing RET subsidies are estimated over 70 million per year.

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Analyzing the implications from LNG usage in SSS


Environment
The promotion of short sea shipping aims at providing a commercially and environmentally favourable alternative to land based freight transport modes. The air pollution caused by exhaust emissions of coastal ships has a detrimental multidimensional effect Ship operations must balance between low emission zones and scarce LNG supply SECA zones is expected to be broadened in order to mitigate the environmental effect of Shipping.

Approaches/Tools
Estimation of energy and carbon efficiency of domestic passenger shipping in Greece during 2001-2010 Analysis of intensity factors, i.e. consumed energy and carbon dioxide emissions per unit of transport work performed Comparative analysis of shipping operations in similar regions (Global vs European vs Mediterranean) Demand forecasting and analysis of seasonality patterns to introduce variable fuelling and emissions indices Estimation of energy efficiency indices and comparison to OPEX (vis--vis fuel expenditure and overall cost of ownership)

Objectives/Results

The energy and carbon efficiency of domestic passenger shipping in Greece was on average equal to 0.24 p-km/MJ and 3.125 pkm/kg CO2, respectively. Policy measures include reduction of the emissions levels by optimizing operations and fuel efficiency The average fuel consumption per unit of transport work performed at times of persisting high bunker prices affects significantly the financial results and the Level of Service which in turn deteriorates the emissions (vicious cycle) State aids should aim at increasing capacity versus increasing cost subsidies.

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PROPS: Promotion Platform for Short Sea Shipping (SSS) and Intermodality
Environment

Approaches/Tools
Assess the European Short Sea Shipping Industry Understand the role and status of the Short Sea Promotion Centres (SPCs) Develop a set of Strategic Supports for SPCs Develop Tactical Supports Improve operational efficiency of SPCs Organize a Pan-European marketing campaign to improve the SSS image / branding

SSS faces many obstacles that decrease efficiency and ultimately weaken the SSS image The EU is committed to effectively promote Motorways of the Sea through increasing the outreach to all interested stakeholders SPCs are willing to become One-stop administrative shops, however some might lack the necessary effectiveness and operational knowledge SPCs have to continue promoting SSS in a regional and in a European context

Objectives/Results
Developed policy recommendations regarding SSS for supportive action to enhance the 14 Actions adopted by EC Developed a set of networking strategies for SSS stakeholders and SPCs Developed case studies of optimal solutions to highlight SSS transport options, including an online Academy of Best Practices Recommended best practice promotional activities Developed an E-booking Systems Integrator Identified and optimized SPC core processes Run training programs and self-assessment tools for the SPCs Implemented a Pan European marketing campaign for SSS

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MOS4MOS: Monitoring and Operation Services for Motorways of the Sea


Environment

Approaches/Tools
Analyzed the current situation and mapped the processes Developed and implemented an online platform that facilitated optimized management processes and ease of access Developed freight track and trace modules (for container and RO-RO traffic) to optimize short sea intermodal corridor capacity Identified through a cost benefit analysis the potential of the new systems

Shipping and Port administrative procedures are complex and time-consuming Paper transactions usually prevail creating inefficiencies Manual processing of information leads to reduced monitoring and quality assurance efficiency Bottlenecks in major ports are apparent and are not due to the infrastructural capacity Lack of interoperable information systems for ship, cargo and compliance management

Objectives/Results
Identified a 54% multiplier for every invested in IS/ ICT technologies Reduced the administrative burden of compliance from over 7 hours per ship to less than 3 hours per ship Redesigned and reengineered managerial and compliance processes Introduced RFID technologies to monitor car traffic, enabling 100% test sampling of cars (for document management) Developed an online training facility (@ http://www.transportsystems.gr/eclass) Promoted and marketed the new systems in the local market through focused sectorial media and increased awareness

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More Information?

Prof. Stratos Papadimitriou Director Transport Systems Laboratory University of Piraeus


+30 210 4142556 +30 210 4142541 stratos@unipi.gr

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